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Don’t Follow HR Policies of ABC’s New ‘Pan Am’

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 23, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Sep 23, 2011

Rigorous Inspections for Employee Attire Prior to flight, the female employees file into a beauty inspection where their attire is inspected — one woman is singled out for a torn stocking and must borrow a pair from a co-worker. Each is also required to pass a weigh-in, and must attest to the fact that she […]

Retaliation Lawsuits: Terminated Workers Awarded $870,000 For Objecting To Employers’ Marketing Methods; What The Employer Did Wrong

By Jennifer Carsen Nov 1, 2000 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Scott McFetters was a salesman in the Orange County office of Amplicon Inc., a computer leasing company. When the firm started using a new lease arrangement called an ABC lease, McFetters objected because he thought it wasn’t fair to customers. What happened next resulted in a $870,000 verdict for McFetters against Amplicon, which was recently […]

Electronic Surveillance Update: When and How to Use Workplace Monitoring Devices Without Getting Sued

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Employers are increasingly using surveillance devices to combat theft and drug abuse and improve overall security at work. But you could find yourself in serious trouble under federal and state laws if you’re not careful. We’ll look at two recent cases that focus on some complex issues involved in workplace surveillance.