The Seven Steps of Just Cause

By na - The seven test of just cause represent a practical and effective way to determine whether a proposed disciplinary action is firmly and fairly grounded. It is fair to assume that these tests will be applied by arbitrators in the event that disciplinary actions are challenged, and it is therefore good practice to apply them prospectively when considering the imposition of progressive discipline. (Added: 28-Jul-2005 Hits: 343 )

Venable v. Vernon, (03-230) 02/17/2004 Case Law - Performance Appraisal

By na - Text of decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals on unlawful dismissal that involves performance appraisal issues. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 144 )

What Factors Make Performance Appraisals Legally Defensible?

By Robert Bacal - Performance appraisals need to be done properly so they are legally defensible and will stand up in court if challenged. Here's how to make them legally ok. (Added: 13-Oct-2006 Hits: 474 )

What's Wrong With Reviews?

By Managers Legal Bulletin - Alexander Hamilton Institute - A layoff is pending, and you need to decide on whom to let go. You review employees' performance evaluations, thinking this is one of the most objective ways to make your decision. But... (Added: 18-Apr-2002 Hits: 229 )

Workforce : Getting Performance Reviews Right

By Gillian Flynn - Learn about the criteria you need to follow to ensure your performance reviews are on the right side of the law, and do not result in performance review related law suits. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 152 )

Workforce : Getting Performance Reviews Right.

By Workforce - Reviewing employees' performance is always a nettlesome project--and it's becoming even more so. In the past year, a spate of lawsuits has cropped up over performance appraisals, claiming unfairness to women, minorities, and older workers. (Added: 3-Dec-2002 Hits: 232 )

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