TOP LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW

"GOLDEN TURKEY AWARDS" OF 2020
Thanksgiving may look a bit different this year.  

If your family Zoom hits an inevitable awkward pause and you need help "stuffing" the silence, share one of these humorously horrible HR stories.
 
GOLD WINNER
Day Care Employee
  
Fired for writing "I'm out of diapers" on toddler's stomach.

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SILVER WINNER
New Jersey Machine Worker
  
Fired for attending a NFL Game (and posting about it on Facebook) after calling out from work, citing a need for FMLA leave.  Check out this post from our blog for the latest FMLA forms issued by the DOL.

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BRONZE WINNER
Wendy's Employees

Fired for taking a bath in the restuarant's kitchen sink and getting caught through TikTok.  Check out this post to learn more about navigating employees' social media usage.

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HONORABLE MENTION
Connecticut Senior Assistant State's Attorney

Reprimanded for reportedly calling his supervisor a "liar" on Zoom.  Working virtually is a big change for most businesses.  Check out this post for tips to maximize productivity for remote employees.

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Missed our previous awards?
See the Golden Turkey awards from 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016,
2015 and 2014.