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Does cocktail hour count as overtime?


March 19, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Fighting off fraud, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

There’s probably something fishy going on if your workforce claims to work 18 hours a day, every day, for three months straight.

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Worker about to complain gets sacked, then gets paid


March 13, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Proof it’s all in the timing: An employee fired days before she was about to file a complaint against her supervisor has won a major settlement.

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Peek-a-boo on lewd act leads to termination


February 25, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Discrimination, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

What happens behind closed doors should stay behind closed doors.

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Man files ADA lawsuit — for the 400th time


January 22, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Discrimination, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

It’s hard to tell whether this man’s legitimately concerned about access for people with disabilities, or if he’s going for a Guinness World Record in successful lawsuits.

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‘We can’t see the recession from up here’


January 15, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, Special report, Whistleblowers

Cash Money

Thought business was tough, no matter what industry you’re in? Not for these corporate spenders.

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Kid without a name? That’s a tax fine


December 23, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

If you’ve ever been surprised at at what states and IRS fine for, you won’t believe these penalties … 

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Empire State Building stolen by paper-pushers


December 5, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Auditing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Not double-checking your paperwork could cause more than errors — it might cost your company the building it’s in.

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More bailout fun: Execs caught at poolside


November 14, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

The hits keep coming: On top of spa treatments and fancy dinners, this company’s ponying up for even more expensive management conferences instead of living lean.

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Official gets special treament on cell phone violation


November 7, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Discrimination, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Fewer people driving while talking on cell phones is a good thing. You’d think an official responsible for outlawing it would’ve known that.

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Destruction of biz’s property OK when it prevents global warming


October 22, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure, Whistleblowers

After this ruling, your company might not have a choice in going green — protesters can legally take matters into their own hands.

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