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SUSPENSIONS
9/8/2010
Power plant workers get zapped for email porn
Employer used sliding scale of suspensions tied to number and offensiveness of dirty emails circulated in the office
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
8/25/2010
Police dispatcher can’t stay on the line
Worker wanted workers' compensation for stress from taking traumatic calls
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
7/28/2010
Restaurant manager gets in hot water
Employee's neighbour created scene at restaurant and embarrassed owner
JUST CAUSE
7/14/2010
Frequent absences poison to worker’s job
Employer grew frustrated with employee's refusal to take new positions to accommodate disability
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
6/30/2010
Steamed chef served pink slip
Stressed-out chef threw dishes, vulgar language at staff
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