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School Nurse Files Wrongful Termination

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:36:23 +0000

Texas - A school nurse claims she was fired after speaking out about a man who threatened to kill her and student at her school. The school board listed several reasons for her termination, but the woman believes it was because she contacted the media after school officials and local police did not follow up on her allegations.

The nurse has filed a grievance with the school district in hopes of getting her job back. The school district has 10 days to respond, but the woman claims she will file a suit for wrongful termination if not reinstated.

The woman had been threatened by a man she met on the internet. According to the police report the man threatened that there would be “a massacre” at the school if she was not gotten rid of. The man is currently in a Williamson County jail.

If you have been a victim of wrongful termination, contact the Orange County wrongful termination lawyers of Perry Smith at 888.356.2529 to discuss your case and further legal options.

German Airline Employees Strike

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:56:25 +0000

Germany- The Lufthansa airline strike has led more than 4,000 employees to walk off the job causing the German airline to cancel more than a dozen flights. The ver.di union who represents about 50,000 ground service workers and a small group of cabin staff is leading the strike.

The open-ended strike was started by the union on Monday. Strikers are demanding a 9.9% pay increase for a year. Meanwhile, airline officials have offered a 7.7% increase for 21 months with a one-time bonus.

The strike centers around airports in Frankfurt, Hamberg, and Berlin, mostly affecting short-haul flights. By the end of the day there could be as many of 70 cancellations, accounting for three percent of the airline’s flights. Little damage was suffered on the first day of the strike. This is the first strike Lufthansa has experienced in 13 years.

Power Naps Boost Productivity

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:26:50 +0000

A recent research study reveals that a 20 minute nap in the afternoon can boost employee productivity.

Commonly known as power naps, these quick trip into sleep have been found to improve heart function, hormonal maintenance, and cell repair according to Dr. Sara Mednick, a researcher fro the Salk Institue for Biological Studies. Afternoon naps can also improve moods, lower stress, and improve memory and learning. All of these benefits can improve office productivity.

Sleeping on the job is an obvious way to get in trouble with the boss. A good tactic to catching an effectice power nap is setting aside 15-20 minutes of designated lunch or break time. Any longer and waking up will be difficult and not result in a more energized afternoon.

If you have been unfairly terminated, contact Orange County employment lawyer Perry Smith at (888) 356-2529.

Dell Employees File Class Action Lawsuit

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:10:15 +0000

Around 5,000 of the computer company’s call center employees are stating that they have been underpaid and would like compensation. The lawsuit was granted ‘class action’ status last week, and since has gained 80 new plaintiffs from around the country. The lawsuit was originally filed in February 2007 by just two employees who claimed they were not adequately paid for overtime or job training.

Anyone who has worked for Dell between February 2004 and the present may join the lawsuit if they feel they have not been paid correctly. Dell disputes the claims made against them, but has declined to comment on details.

If you have not received the correct pay for overtime work contact Orange County employment lawyer Perry Smith at (888) 356-2529.

Delaware’s Minimum Wage Controversy

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:47:36 +0000

A current bill in the Delaware government, SB 204, would increase the state’s minimum wage. However, the proposal is facing a lot of controversy. The Employment Policies Institute states the attempt to help low income workers through wage increases is misguided and actually hurts the people it seeks to help.

Economic research displays that wage increases actually decrease employment levels, particularly for the least skilled workers. Economists at the University of California at Irvine declare that for every 10% increase in minimum wage, employment for high school drop-outs and young black teenagers and adults falls by 8.5%.

If you have a minimum wage employment problem, contact the experienced Orange County minimum wage employment lawyers today at 888.356.2529 to discuss your specific situation.