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Appeals Court Reverses Ruling on Former Employee’s Lawsuit Against Perdue Farms
An escalation of misconduct was the reason an employee was fired from a Perdue Farms plant in Perry, GA. The former worker, however, claims that his termination was due to…
Worker at W.W. Grainger, Inc. Claims Sexual Discrimination Because Females Weren’t Fired
A male employee working overtime for W.W. Grainger, Inc. was fired was his apparent misconduct. But two co-workers, who were disciplined for similar actions, didn’t lose their jobs. And because…
Car Salesman Alleges Discrimination After He’s Not Allowed to Park His Ferrari at Work
A car salesman for a Florida company made a claim of racial discrimination when his bosses wouldn’t allow him to park his Ferrari in the employee parking lot. He further…
Railway Worker Initiates Legal Action After He’s Fired for Violating Company Operating Rules
An employee working for the Kansas City Southern Railway was fired for six violations of the company’s operating rules within three years. He claimed the termination was racially motivated, basing…
Employee for AAA Sues Company, Temp Agency and Supervisor for Harassment, Discrimination
A woman working as a customer service rep for AAA (American Automobile Association) filed a lawsuit after she was fired. She alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation in response to her…
FedEx Driver Accused of Lying About Accident — Did a Pterodactyl Really Hit Her Truck?
A woman working as a driver for FedEx in Fort Myers, FL, was fired for failing to report an accident. She claimed that the real reason was gender discrimination –…
Electrical Contracting Company Lays Off Worker, Accused of Racial Discrimination
A former employee of Regent Electric, Inc. in Ohio alleged in a lawsuit that the company had discriminated against him when they laid him off. He made his way from…
Lawsuit Against Former Employers Dismissed Because Plaintiff Was a No-Show in Court
Court cases can be dismissed for any number of reasons, but one reason that can easily be avoided is not showing up for scheduled court hearings. This was a lesson…
Air Force Maintenance Inspector Alleges He Was Fired Due to Racial Discrimination, Retaliation
An Air Force maintenance inspector was fired for not following supervisors’ orders. But not according to the inspector himself, who claims that it was racial discrimination and retaliation for complaints…
Dispute Over Termination a Matter of Whether or Not Proper Notice Was Provided
An employee took leave for a medical condition and was fired shortly thereafter. She claimed a violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but the company said that…
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Firing Is Fiery!
HR Career Resources is a weekly column authored by HRCrossing, the nation's leading human resources jobsite dedicated to getting HR professionals jobs.
For most human resources professionals, hiring a new candidate is a jubilant moment. However, needing to fire one of their existing employees is one situation they pray hard to avoid getting into. Unfortunately, the need to fire an employee for the health of the organization is inevitable at times. In such cases, HR professionals are not left with a choice. However, firing an employee does not always have to be a bad experience. Terminating an employee’s services can sometimes be the best solution for an organization or the employee himself. Reasons for termination may include a lack of productivity, misconduct, a loss to the organization owing to the carelessness of the employee, and other issues. Human resources professionals faced with the situation of firing an employee need to tackle each [...]
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