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J.C. Penney Gives CEO Ron Johnson the Boot

By BJ Ragone April 9, 2013

After a failed company turn around, J.C. Penney decided on Monday to get rid of CEO Ron Johnson. 

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Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti Out of Job

By BJ Ragone April 5, 2013

After the events that took place earlier this week involving former Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice, the University has parted ways with AD Tim Pernetti as well. 

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Bartender Fired for Reporting Drunk Driver

By Drew Weisholtz March 1, 2013

It may sound hard to believe, but trying to stop a drunk driver has actually cost a woman her job.

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Long-Time WEEI Host Glen Ordway Fired

By BJ Ragone February 13, 2013

In Boston there are a few things that sports fans identify with, and Glen Ordway is one of them. WEEI has decided to let him go.

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Brooklyn Nets Fire Avery Johnson

By BJ Ragone December 27, 2012

After a tough 13 game run, the Brooklyn Nets have decided that Avery Johnson isn't their guy. They have parted ways with the coach.

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Can You Be Fired for What You Post on Facebook?

By Mike Adams October 9, 2012

Most of us intuitively know that insulting your boss on Facebook is probably not the best idea, but what about other job-related opinions we have? More to the point, can you be fired for posting them?

A recent National Labor Relations Board hearing found that “overly broad” company policies regarding employees' social media activity is unlawful, but not protected by federal labor laws.

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