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May 9, 2006

iPods and Work Don't Mix

Ipod_budsHere's the story of an employer who really wants to make the point that it does not appreciate poorly performing employees (especially when they listen to music at work):

Firing a worker for lackluster job performance apparently wasn't enough for one company. Now, the credit card marketing company is suing to recover the man's salary and the profits it says it lost.

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The lawsuit for breach of contract claimed he misled the company about his qualifications, and it said he spent too much time playing with his iPod and making personal calls.

The credit card company is seeking  $300,000 in damages.

Hat Tip:  Wasted Blog

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May 9, 2006 in Labor and Employment News | Permalink

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Given that I spent a chunk of last week playing with my new I-Pod Nano instead of the grading, I find this story alarming.

Posted by: Joseph Slater | May 10, 2006 10:23:40 AM

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