In this down economy, many employers are undergoing layoffs of workers. Certainly, it can be harder to prove that your termination was discriminatory or retaliatory when many others are suffering the same fate as you are. But ask yourself this: was the layoff legitimately based upon financial reasons, and if so, why were you chosen? …
Just Because It’s a Layoff, Doesn’t Mean You’re Out of Options Read More »
Okay, I have a confession to make. I’m still a big Soprano’s fan. So this week’s blog is going to combine the number one question that everyone in business needs to ask themselves with a short homage to my favorite Jersey family. Capiche? “Whaddya Gonna Do?” This question is the closest thing to a mantra …
To everyone who has been laid off I have three things to say. It’s not fair. It’s not your fault. And, you’re not alone. Recently I took a big financial hit when I was let go from a job I’d had for twelve years. I’d like to talk about it this week in a very …
CEO PATRIOT PLEDGE: As an executive my primary motivation is to act for the good of my company, not just my own financial gain. No one at our company will earn a guaranteed base salary more than 40 times of our lowest paid worker and we will offer the same health care and 401(K) matches …
The CEO Patriot Pledge: Just Say ‘No’ to More Layoffs Read More »
Madeline Messa is a 3L at Syracuse University College of Law. She graduated from Penn State with a degree in journalism. With her legal research and writing for Workplace Fairness, she strives to equip people with the information they need to be their own best advocate.
