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Russia's president fires military spy chief

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday dismissed the country's military intelligence chief, a veteran who was reportedly opposed to Kremlin plans for sweeping military reform.

Morgan Stanley fires worker in China over bribery

Morgan Stanley said Wednesday it has fired an employee based in China for an apparent violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, under which it is a crime to bribe foreign government officials.

Crystal Cathedral TV preacher removed by father

Crystal Cathedral founder Rev. Robert H. Schuller has removed his son as preacher on the church's weekly "Hour of Power" syndicated TV broadcast.

Afghan at Guantanamo seeks dismissal of charges

An Afghan detainee at Guantanamo Bay was the alleged victim of an abusive tactic meant to decrease his resistance to interrogation, a Pentagon-appointed defense attorney said Wednesday in a motion to dismiss charges.

EU Court Rules on in Vitro Dispute

The European Court of Justice, clarifying an Austrian labor dispute, ruled against a Salzburg woman's claim that she had been entitled to labor protection when she was fired while pursuing in vitro fertilization.

Bush Picks New Head of Nuclear Agency

The White House said Friday that President Bush has chosen a replacement for the man ousted as head of the government's nuclear weapons program in the wake of reports of embarrassing security breakdowns.

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Republicans criticize dismissal of AmeriCorps watchdog
Source: The L.A. Times

A GOP report contends that the Obama White House was politically motivated when it fired inspector general Gerald Walpin after his 2008 investigation of Kevin Johnson, now Sacramento's mayor.

Navy Removes Top Nuke Weapons Officer
Source: Military.com

The Navy dismissed the commanding officer of a Washington state-based nuclear weapons facility Friday, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, the Pentagon said.

The White House Fires a Watchdog
Source: Wall Street Journal

President Obama swept to office on the promise of a new kind of politics, but then how do you explain last week's dismissal of federal Inspector General Gerald Walpin for the crime of trying to protect taxpayer dollars? This is a case that smells of political favoritism and Chica …

Trust and Confidence in the employment relationship
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Constructive dismissal plays a huge part in employment law and especially in unfair dismissal cases. Rudeness or bullying are often at the heart of the matter. If the employee is treated badly, he can quit or can walk away for good.

Minister's Dismissal Is Setback for Iranian Leader
Source: The New York Times

TEHRAN — The Iranian Parliament voted Tuesday to dismiss a top government minister, another setback for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad eight months before he faces a presidential election

Fired CNN producer blogs about his dismissal
Source: Lost Remote TV Blog

Regardless of who you think was in the right, I found it interesting to note that Pazienza admits that "the profession I once loved and felt honored to be a part of has lost its way."

'Freedom Writers' teacher's hearing: March 11
Source: The Indianapolis Star

A dismissal hearing has been set for March 11 for a Perry Meridian High School teacher who defied a supervisor's order not to use the book "The Freedom Writers Diary" in her classroom. Connie Heermann, who has taught 27 years, has been on paid administrative leave since N …

Employee fired for catching alleged thief
Source: United Press International

A 24-year-old Home Depot employee in Murfreesboro, Tenn., is unemployed this week after catching a man who allegedly took cash from an on-site soda machine.

whatever

I find myself saying it far too often. When a conversation starts to become a pointless argument, when I don't feel like continuing a conversation, or when I just don't believe what someone says it escapes in a sigh; "whatever."

UK -Cancer patients facing unfair dismissal and discrimination at work
Source: interactivehealth.com.au

A BBC investigation has revealed that cancer patients are facing unfair dismissal and discrimination at work, some have even been sacked after being refused time off for treatment.

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