Customer Query Of The Week

In the past, when an employee resigned we just said good-bye and gave them their pay. I understand that some companies do an "exit interview." What exactly is that, and how do I do one?

Discrimination

Claim That A School Board Declined To Hire A Teacher For Nineteen Vacancies Based On Her Race Failed In Absence Of Evidence Of Specific Hiring Criteria And Qualifications For The Positions (7/2/02)
7th Cir.

Employers With Less Than Three Employees And Whom State's Fair Employment Practices Act Therefore Does Not Cover Are Not Subject To Liability For Pregnancy-Based Wrongful Discharge In Violation Of Public Policy (7/02/02)
CT Sup Ct

Computer "Screen Saver" Policies: The Next Phase Of Discrimination Litigation? (7/9/02)
LawMemo.com

Discrimination And First Amendment Retaliation Claims Rejected Where The Employee Failed To Show That She Was Qualified For Any Of The Positions To Which She Applied Or That Her Speech Was A Substantial Factor In The Decision To Diminish Her Job Responsibilities (6/28/02)
6th Cir.

ADA

Disability Discrimination Claim Was Not Actionable Where Record Indicated Only That Stress Related Chest Pains Prevented Employee From Performing His Particular Job And Not A Broad Range Of Jobs (6/28/02)
1st Cir.

In Rehabilitation Act Disability Discrimination Case A Back Condition Did Not Meet The Statutory Test For Being "Disabled" (6/28/02)
6th Cir.

Terms And Conditions

Employer's Statements That Employee's Salary Increases Were Contingent On "Future Performance Evaluations And Available County Funding" Didn't Constitute A Contract Of Employment For A Fixed Term (6/27/02)
TX Sup Ct

Despite Express Disclaimer, Language In Employee Handbook May Create Employment Contract (6/27/02)
DC Ct App

Employee's Wrongful Employment Termination And Intentional Infliction Of Mental Distress Claims Fail (6/28/02)
VT Sup Ct

Employee Who Sued Employer For Battery After Being Discharged For Fighting Wasn't Entitled To Damages Arising From His Discharge (6/21/02)
LA Sup Ct

Post-Employment Confidentiality Contracts Aren't Always Necessary To Protect The Trade Secret Status Of Information Known By Employees (6/27/02)
AR Sup Ct

Benefits

Contracting With Agent to Send COBRA Notices Does Not Constitute Good Faith Compliance With COBRA; COBRA Penalties Assessed (7/3/02)
EBIA Weekly

IRS Issues Notice And Revenue Ruling On Employer-Provided Health Reimbursement Arrangements (7/9/02)
IRS

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