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On the spot terminations (answered by EBG)
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We have two employees that have been falsifying their time cards. One employee just started a two weeks ago. The other employee has been here longer and has write ups about tardiness and attendance is
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On the spot terminations (answered by EBG)
posted at 4/7/2011 4:06 AM EDT
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Hi:
Being circumspect in terminating employees and having relevant policies in effect is always prudent. However, when an employee admits to fraudulent behavior, the employer is on pretty reasonable footing in terms of insulation from liability.
Dave Arnold, Ph.D., J.D.
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On the spot terminations (answered by EBG)
posted at 4/7/2011 4:17 AM EDT
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cagirl2005, now that the mistake has been corrected, the issue for you is closed. You have no authority to fire the HR person over this - if her boss chooses not to fire her, there's nothing you can do about this. Finally, perjury is a concept found only in a court of law. Legally, perjury doesn't exist in the workplace.
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