Get Fired?
Can I Lie About Being Fired
Mike- Do you ever admit to being fired from a job? Is it true you are not suppose to say you are looking for a better job opportunity when you…
3 Ways to Fire a Teacher
This year, I got stuck with the worst teacher. She puts duct tape on our desks to threaten us to stop talking, she screams and swears at us and once…
Can I Be Fired for Work Restrictions?
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. That’s the dilemma for many injured workers under doctor-given work restrictions. Injured workers are damned by being subject to discipline if they…
Can You Get Fired For Having Covid
This means they cannot fire you, threaten to fire you, suspend you, discipline you, or take any negative action against you. To get this protection, be sure to tell your…
Difference Between Laid Off, Fired, and Terminated (And What To Say)
The difference between being terminated and being laid off is vast, but many people are fuzzy on the details! They assume that both are outcomes that can negatively impact your…
Is it Better to Resign or Be Fired?
No matter how long you’ve been in the workforce, you’ve likely experienced a moment of unhappiness with a job. In extreme cases, it reaches the point where you want to…
Laid Offs
Can You Be Laid Off On Furlough
The economy is in a tumultuous place as many people are facing the possibility of getting laid off or furloughed in the near future. But these two terms are not…
What To Say When You Get Laid Off
If you’ve been laid off, or if someone you care about has lost their job recently, I want you to know you’re not alone—and you are going to be okay….
What To Do When Laid Off At 50
Over the past few years IBM, Lenovo, NetApp, Cisco, BASF and GSK among others have announced layoffs for employees in The Research Triangle Park (RTP). While being laid off at…
Do Union Workers Get Paid While Laid Off
YOUR RIGHTS: Safe and Healthy WorkplaceYour workplace must be free of known health and safety hazards. You also have the right to receive information and training about job hazards. For…
How Many Employees Have Been Laid Off Due To Coronavirus
ESI Coverage Loss by Gender Exhibit 6 shows that the adverse effects of the pandemic recession fell disproportionately on women. Although women made up 47 percent of prepandemic employment, they…
To Quit, Or Ask To Be Laid Off Instead?
Even as unemployment is near record lows, it may feel like layoffs are everywhere. The tech sector is struggling, and major companies like Wayfair, Best Buy, Walmart, Oracle, Apple, Victoria’s…
How To Negotiate Severance When Laid Off
Once your employer has given you a termination notice, the chances are your tenure is over. Although there are a few exceptions, it would be difficult to save your job…
Laid Off? These Are The Legal Rights That Can Protect You
You can bring a lawsuit for wrongful termination when you have been fired or laid off from your job for an illegal or improper reason, such as discrimination or retaliation….
Can You Be Laid Off While On Fmla
After the enactment of federal and state statutes related to leaves of absence, employer discretion to terminate employees on leave eroded considerably. Employees are protected against discrimination for exercising their…