11-30-2017, 04:27 PM
(11-30-2017, 04:02 PM)JustWinBaby Wrote: Is it though? If you consider the size and scope of federal government, is it really out-of-line with companies large and small that have to occasionally settle similar suits?
Again, I have no idea of the actual numbers, but I would guess 3 out of 4 wrongful termination suits are BS. And everyone gets them - again, no idea but if I were to guess I'd peg it @ 15% file suit after being terminated.
The other side of the coin is that some companies probably also abuse "termination for cause" to avoid paying certain benefits. So some of these cases are probably brought, legitimately, simply as leverage to keep benefits earned and avoid that dreaded "terminated for cause" on your employment history.
I have an issue with public sector entities engaging in this practice. What companies choose to do in the private sector when it comes to these sorts of things is up to them, but I expect more from the public sector. I know my expectations aren't realistic most of the time, but an effort to improve things is needed. I do feel, however, that if a staffer has an issue like we have seen come to light, especially if it involves an elected official, the funds should come from that official and not government funds. Whether they pay it from their own pockets or use campaign funds, don't care, but it shouldn't be government revenues. My issue, even though I dislike the payoffs in general, is more about the source of the funds.
