John Vering MO

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• You do not say whether he is in any protected class or whether he has a contract--express or implied. As a general rule, it is always best to document performance shortcomings and make it clear to the person that any further failure to perform will…

  in Help! Fast! Comment by John Vering MO January 2002
• You do not state enough facts to be able to give an opinion. Someone can claim harassment or other discrimination even if that person only worked one day. John Vering Missouri co-editor 800-243-5070

  in wrongful termination? Comment by John Vering MO January 2002
• The legal doctrine is called "after acquired evidence" and can be used in some circumstances as a defense to reduce the damage claims of an employee bringing an action under the theory that even if the original reason for the firing was not valid, t…

  in After Termination Revelations Comment by John Vering MO January 2002
• I am not aware of a Missouri statute or case that prevents a Missouri employer from adopting a use it or lose it policy on vacation. This response should not be construed as legal advice. John Vering Mo. co-editor

  in Use it or lose it? Comment by John Vering MO January 2002
• See Ousley v. Casada, 985 S.W.2d 757 (mo. banc 1999) which refused to admit into evidence a photocopy in state court. Most federal cases admit copies as originals. John Vering Missouri co-editor 816-472-3114

  in Electronic copies Comment by John Vering MO November 2001
• Some companies are imaging records but there is some Missouri case law that could create problems if you destroy original records and they are later needed in a Missouri state court proceeding. You could check with government agencies that require …

  in Electronic copies Comment by John Vering MO November 2001
• If you do not promptly put a stop to the profanity, you are asking for a sexual harassment lawsuit under federal and state law. John Vering

  in profanity in the office Comment by John Vering MO April 2001