We all read a lot of stuff every week, but only a fraction that we would recommend to others. My list comes from pretty mainstream sources, but hey, that is where most of my worthwhile reading was found. In any event, check out links to articles about Bimbo Bakeries filing the latest inevitable disclosure case,the end of judicial restraint, and impact of Apple’s iPad on AT&T’s network. Also, keep scrolling to find the link to the Work Lawyer’s short-book review that piques the interest. (more…)
Archive for January, 2010
Reading About Bimbos, iPads and the End of Restraint
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Employment at Will: The Right to Fire You for [Almost] Any Damn Reason They Choose
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Every employment relationship that does not involve a contract for a stated term (like a contract for one year) is presumed to be “at will.” Employment at will is defined as the ability of either employer and employee to terminate employment for a good reason, bad reason, or no reason at all and at anytime without notice. So, what if you show up at work wearing a Clemson shirt and your supervisor is a Carolina fan and he fires you? Employment at will. You lose. Or what if you are fired for missing a day because your daughter had a 24 hour virus? Employment at will. Or because your supervisor wants to give your job to his golfing buddy or girl friend? Employment at will. Are there exceptions? Yes. But, not many.
Who You Kiffin? Avoiding the Wrong Lane in Employment Law
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
As a Gamecock fan, I am enjoying the turmoil of our SEC East rivals. I am tempted to say “I told you so.” Lane Kiffin had no record of accomplishment, his employment history had telltale signs of impending trouble, and he began violating NCAA rules from the moment he arrived in Knoxville. From an employment law perspective, there is a teachable moment buried in the Kiffin drama.
The basic lesson is that most employment disputes are preventable, and the Kiffin debacle was certainly avoidable. So, what are the lessons from the Kiffin-Tennessee drama that would have helped Tennessee avoid this mess?
