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Teens Ignore Warnings and Continue Unsafe Driving Habits

A survey of teen drivers reveals unsafe driving behaviors are widespread despite warnings on driving dangers. What do you need to know to talk to teens about safe driving?

Excuses for Being Late - Our Readers Provide Their Own Examples

Earlier this year, we published an article concerning odd and amusing excuses that employees have given for arriving at work late and asked our readers for funny excuses they have received.

Would the Real Unemployment Figure Stand Up!

The national unemployment rate currently sits at 9.4 percent, but this figure does not include the underemployed or those who have given up looking for a job. How do these groups of workers affect the overall economic picture of the U.S.?

Spotting the Million Dollar Embezzlement

A former high-ranking executive for an electronics company is embroiled in five lawsuits involving his alleged embezzlement of over $65 million. What behaviors should be red flags that an employee could be embezzling from your organization?

Abuse is Not Always Limited to One Victim

Police recently arrested a former church deacon on charges of sexually molesting a 13-year-old boy. Now another alleged victim has stepped forward to claim past abuse. Read on why many offenders have multiple victims.

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Stop Trying to Keep Religion out of the Workplace

 

An employee charges religious discrimination after her supervisor forbids her to discuss her religious beliefs or play religious music at work and then dumps her when she complains. Read what circumstances allow for expression of religious beliefs in the Read more...

 

Embezzlement Times Two - What Not-for-Profits Need to Know About Executive Theft

Written exclusively for My Community Workplace for Not-For-Profits

 

A woman who served as an officer for two not-for-profit organizations receives sentence for embezzlement. Read on for embezzlement prevention basics. Read more...

 

"I Will Wash Your Car" and other Tactics Job Applicants Are Using to Get You to Hire Them

 

In today's tight job market, applicants are using unconventional tactics to get employers' attention. Read why it is important to continue to practice due diligence in hiring in the face of eager job seekers and share with us your experiences. Read more...

 

What to Do When Harassment Comes from the Top

Written exclusively for My Community Workplace for Government

 

When running for the town president, the candidate pledged to clean up the town. He won the election, but now four employees accuse him of sexual harassment. How can government employers safeguard against abuses from the top of the organizational chart? Read more...

 

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U.S. Supreme Court Says Employees Must Show That Age Was the Primary Factor Age Discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Gross affects age discrimination claims filed under ADEA. Read an analysis of this controversial decision.

When Employer Mission Statements Collide with Discrimination Laws

A church and a former employee who claimed she was fired for becoming pregnant while unmarried have settled a discrimination lawsuit. What do religious organizations need to consider when formulating employee codes of conduct?

What Summer Benefits Do Your Employees Prize the Most?

It's summertime and some employers are offering special benefits for the summer months. Which benefits are the most popular among employees, and what should employers consider before offering summer benefits?

Why Regulating Conduct Between Employees and Students is a Must

A high school teacher is acquitted on charges of having sex with a 16-year-old student, but he still may face discipline from his employer. Learn the importance of professional conduct when school employees interact with students.

Part II-Winning the Battle May Cost Employers the War

The U. S. Supreme Court rejects Title VII's burden shifting analysis for age discrimination in a new decision. Jack McCalmon asks:"With Gross v. FBL Financial Services, Inc., has the Supreme Court thrown the baby out with the bath water again?