Age Discrimination Strategies and Tactics - Parts II and III of IV

By Jason Alba on Nov. 14, 2008 Comments?

This is Part II and III in a four part series. Read the original story here. Our RIF’d (reduction in force - another way of saying “laid off”) friend shares three strategies and tactics he should have employed to be prepared for an age-discrimination-induced-termination. Read...

Age Discrimination Leads To Termination - Part I of IV

By Jason Alba on Nov. 12, 2008 Comments?

This blog post is your wake up call. You're maybe somewhere on the wrong side of an age that ends in a five or a zero. “It’s never going to happen to you” you think. You need to adjust your thinking so that when it does, you’re ready for it. I wasn’t. It’s happening to you, silently; every day you put foot to floor, it puts one more thread to your anchor. Read...

Sexual Harassment and You: What You Need to Know - Part 2

By Dmitri Iglitzin on Aug. 14, 2008 Comments?

In America, all employees have the right to work in an environment that is free from sexual harassment under the Civil Rights Act. In Part 2 of this two-part series, find out what actions you can take to address a harrassment situation. 

Sexual Harassment and You: What You Need to Know - Part 1

By Dmitri Iglitzin on Aug. 12, 2008 Comments?

In America, all employees have the right to work in an environment that is free from sexual harassment under the Civil Rights Act. If you've ever wondered whether you were being sexually harassed at work, this two-part series will help you learn what your rights are and what you can do about it.

Exempt or Not Exempt? That is the Question

By Dmitri Iglitzin on Jul. 25, 2008 Comments?

If you've ever wondered whether your employer was breaking the law by not paying you for the hours you work over 40 each week, look no further.

What to Do When You're Accused of Criminal Wrongdoing at Work

By Dmitri Iglitzin on May. 15, 2008 Comments?

It sucks to get fired.   It's humiliating, and it's poverty-inducing.   It's just about the worst thing you can imagine happening to you at the workplace.  But it's not.

What's worse is this:  not only getting fired, but also getting arrested or charged with a crime.

What To Do When You Get Fired, Part 5: Evaluate Your Options

By Dmitri Iglitzin on May. 08, 2008 Comments?

It’s crunch time. Your employer has told you that you’re being fired, or you’ve already been fired. Now it's time to decide whether or not you need a lawyer. Read...

What To Do When You Get Fired, Part 4: Self Respect and Justice

By Dmitri Iglitzin on May. 01, 2008 Comments?

What most employees who are being fired really crave – and the reason that the employer’s offer to let you resign can be so appealing – is to undo the deep sense of shame and failure that can come with being fired.

What To Do When You Get Fired, Part 3: Evaluate Your Goals

By Dmitri Iglitzin on Apr. 24, 2008 Comments?

You're being fired.  Following my earlier advice, you haven't resigned and you've asked yourself whether any of your legal rights may have been violated.  Now it's time to start asking yourself some hard questions.

What To Do When You Get Fired, Part 2: Evaluate Your Legal Rights

By Dmitri Iglitzin on Apr. 17, 2008 Comments?

The worst has happened: you've been let go.  Is it fair?  No way.  In fact, it stinks.   Can you do anything about it?  Probably not.  But you should take a few minutes, while not resigning, to consider whether any of your legal rights are being trampled upon. Read...

What To Do When You Get Fired, Part 1: Don't Resign!

By Dmitri Iglitzin on Apr. 10, 2008 Comments?

It happens to everyone at some point: the boss calls you in.   Your heart sinks.   Sure enough: you’re just not needed anymore.  What to do?  What to say?  What not to do or say?