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Employee was terminated after multiple write ups and a PIP, so she refused to help her former boss when he reached out to her the next day

Some workplaces can be a little unfair when it comes to termination. In this story, an employee was written up repeatedly and placed on a PIP. She accepted the termination, and once out, she decided ...
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Employee Was Wrongfully Terminated After Failing Polygraph Test

Steven McDoniel was employed by Kavry Management as an “assistant grower” at its licensed marijuana growing facility in Adelanto, California. After $70,000 in cash and marijuana were stolen from the ...
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Employee fired for false expense report not entitled to severance pay, court rules

Lilly’s severance pay plan is an employee benefits plan that pays benefits out of the company’s general assets and is governed by ERISA, according to the court. The plan expressly states that an ...
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'Tis the Season: The Impact of Termination Timing on Employee Vulnerability and Damages

With the holiday season around the corner, many employers turn their minds to year-end operational adjustments. While operational needs don’t pause for the holidays, the timing of a termination can ...

Rio Law Group Champions Employee Rights as Q1 2026 Brings Wave of Workplace Retaliation and Discrimination Claims

Rio Law Group Fights Back Against Wrongful Termination and Workplace Discrimination as Q1 2026 Layoffs Surge Across ...

A three-part checklist for HR before terminating an employee

On the way, Bob cried in your car and reported that he is an alcoholic and asked for information about your employee assistance program. The CEO was livid and wants Bob fired. What should you do? Here ...