Jackson got fired today. He’s not sure why. He doesn’t know what he did wrong. Did he misinterpret his boss’ expectations? Did he screw up in some way that he is unaware of? He doesn’t know. He was just told to clear out his desk. Getting fired, unfortunately, can happen to the best of us. It can happen even if it’s not your fault. It’s called “at will” employment. You can be fired for reason or no reason at all. You are not alone. Experts estimate that at least 250,000 … [Read more...]
WRONGFUL TERMINATION – PART TWO
June 10, 2013 by
Before you take a job, educate yourself about “at will” employment and the exceptions to that law. Then, if you should get fired, you will know what your rights are, or whether you have any rights. You will know whether your termination is legal or illegal. If it is illegal, it is called “wrongful termination”. You may need a good employment lawyer to help you determine whether or not you have been wrongfully terminated, and whether or not you have a case against your employer. Below … [Read more...]
WRONGFUL TERMINATION – PART ONE
June 5, 2013 by
Judy and some of her co-workers were gathered in the break-room discussing the latest news stories, in particular health care and abortion. Judy innocently voiced her views on abortion and a woman’s right to choose, the next day she was fired. Judy was completely stunned, and thought that her firing was unfair. She knew that she and her boss had radically different political views, but she had no idea she could get fired for expressing hers. She called a lawyer and told him that her … [Read more...]
WHITE COLLAR CRIME – PART TWO – DO YOU NEED A LAWYER
June 3, 2013 by
If you think you have committed a “white collar” crime, but you’re not sure, read my blog, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, PART ONE. After reading that and your knees begin to shake and quake, DO NOT JUST LOOK IN THE YELLOW PAGES AND POINT TO THE FIRST ATTORNEY THAT SAYS CRIMINAL. You need to do some research. Find a highly recommended, experienced, honest criminal attorney who will study your case and tell you what your options are, someone who will deliver the hard truth and try their best to keep … [Read more...]
WHITE COLLAR CRIME – PART ONE – WHAT IS WHITE COLLAR CRIME?
May 29, 2013 by
The term “white-collar crime” was coined in 1939 by Edwin Sutherland, who defined it as a "crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation." Many attribute the social climate following the Great Depression as the factor that led to Sutherland's theory. The United States passed antitrust laws in the 1920s and social welfare laws in the 1930’s. After the Great Depression, people went to great lengths to rebuild their financial security, … [Read more...]
PROTECTING YOUR DATA
May 27, 2013 by
Sarah uses her own laptop and IPhone for work and personal matters. Her devices contain both company information and personal information. Sometimes it becomes difficult to separate and protect. She is not afraid, nor is her boss. They are not afraid because they are ignorant. Shared data or as it is called today “BYOD” (bring your own device), can become a nightmare for the employer as well as the employee. According to new research, the biggest threat to a company’s cybersecurity is … [Read more...]
IDENTITY THEFT COMEDY OR TRAGEDY – PART THREE
May 22, 2013 by
WHAT SHOULD I DO TO AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT? For starters, be stingy about giving out your personal information to others unless you have a reason to trust them, regardless of where you are: Adopt a "need to know" approach to your personal data. Your credit card company may need to know your mother's maiden name. A person who calls you and says he's from your bank, however, doesn't need to know that information if it's already on file with your bank. If … [Read more...]
IDENTITY THEFT COMEDY OR TRAGEDY – PART TWO
May 20, 2013 by
"But he that filches from me my good name/Robs me of that which not enriches him/And makes me poor indeed." Shakespeare, Othello, act iii. Sc. 3. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON WAYS TO COMMIT IDENTITY THEFT OR FRAUD? Many people do not realize how easily criminals can obtain our personal data without having to break into our homes. In public places, criminals may engage in "shoulder surfing" watching you from a nearby location as you punch in your telephone calling card number or credit card … [Read more...]
IDENTITY THEFT COMEDY OR TRAGEDY – PART ONE
May 15, 2013 by
Anyone who has been the victim of identity theft knows that the situation rarely results in a cross-country road trip with the thief. But comedies thrive off the ridiculous evolution of real-world circumstances, don’t they? In the blockbuster movie titled Identity Theft, with Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, Identity theft becomes a hilarious slapstick comedy, not so in real life. John came home from a long day at work. He opened the mail, more bills. He opened his debit card … [Read more...]
A JURY SUMMONS, JUST SHOOT ME
January 28, 2013 by
Do you hate getting a jury summons? I know I do. I have a life, after all, and I don't like it disrupted. I’ll have to miss my Yoga class and my work will pile up. I don’t want to sit in a windowless room for hours hoping I won’t be picked; it feels like an imposition; I have other more important things to do. They don’t call it jury duty for nothing. Duty is something you know you should do whether you want to, or not. Do I have to serve on a jury? Yes, but there are legitimate … [Read more...]