September 2008 – Page 2 – Schenk & Associates

Is There Anything Duct Tape Can’t Do?

I'm on fire? Here is a Delaware WCB case, that discusses the jurisdiction of the Court to hear a case of horseplay related injury that occurred in the course of employment. The horseplay causing the injury involved duct tape. The…

Job Envy: I’m Taking My Ball Home

by Johannes Schenk / On September 25, 2008 / In Employment Law, Labour Law

See this Globe article on the work of Dr. Vecchio. Ever on the giving or receiving end of envy and jealousy in the workplace? You know it's a problem. You must understand this dynamic to get past these situations.

You Are Making Me Sick

by Johannes Schenk / On September 23, 2008 / In Employment Law, Human Rights Law, Labour Law

In case you had any doubt that stress is a physiologically based reaction that can lead to severe health problems, take a look at the work of Robert Sapolsky. This kind of research may be the basis for some very…

National Do Not Call List

by Johannes Schenk / On September 22, 2008 / In Uncategorized

See the National Do Not Call List. The program is slated to start September 30, 2008, and the penalties are significant. Anyone cold calling or telemarketing take note and understand these new rules. For the rest of us, hopefully, no…

Criminal Record Pardon and Hiring

by Admin / On September 19, 2008 / In Employment Law, Human Rights Law, Labour Law, Professional Discipline

Take a look at, MontrÃ©al (City) v. Quebec (Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse), 2008 SCC 48, for the latest position on criminal offence pardons and hiring suitability. The case has a very extensive…

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