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Illegal firing reasons include discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion or disability, plus retaliation for filing complaints under EEOC laws.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One of the toughest responsibilities a manager faces is deciding to terminate an employee. It requires ...

Is it ever ok to openly criticize leadership? How to know when it's a fireable offence or harmless gossip. If an employee is bad-mouthing leadership or the business, the way the leader responds can ...

While the Family and Medical Leave Act permits employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for a "serious health condition," and requires that employers reinstate them at the conclusion of the ...