When it comes to bringing children into the office, some organizations actually encourage a more hands-on experience for the kids. Unfortunately for one gentleman, the Federal Aviation Administration isn’t one of them.

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Tags: Air traffic controller, Control frequency, Dave Pascoe, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, John F. Kennedy Airport, Randy Rabbitt

When it comes to wellness, this company has adopted the “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” philosophy.

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Tags: Australian Society for the Study of Obesity, Heart Foundation's logo, McDonald's, McDonald's New Zealand, Weight Watchers, Wellness

Out of ideas on how to collect from your late-paying customers? Why not give this a try.

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Tags: A/R best practic, Debt collection agency, El Cobrador del Frac, Juan Carlos Granda, Spain, The Debt Collector in Top Hat and Tails, Unemployment rate

The situation in Haiti has moved businesses of all stripes (and dress codes) to help out.

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Tags: " Marilyn's on Monroe, "Lap dances for Haiti, Charity fundraiser, Donations, Haiti, ISOH/IMPACT, Kenny Soprano, Linda Greene, Strip club

If it’s possible to die from embarrassment, the companies employing these folks may be paying out some spousal benefits.

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Tags: Client Relations Manager, E-blunder, E-mail Address book, E-mail blunders, E-mail mistakes, Embarrassment, Job offer, Resume, Spousal benefits, Unsend

Despite a spike in wage and hour lawsuits recently, stories like this one are likely to remain rare.

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Tags: Fox urine, New England tale, Required breaks, Wage and hour violations, Worker mistreatment

Misplaced paperwork — the root of the problem in this highly publicized case — is a compelling reason for companies to go paperless.

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Tags: Default judgement, Inc., Misplaced paperwork, Missing paper, Paperless, Pepsi, PepsiCo, Purified water

’Tis the season for giving. But the gifts on this list will make you want to give … them right back!

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Tags: 'Tis the season, 365 Ways to Cook Chicken, Hall of Shame, Kool-Aid, List, Worst holiday gifts

Overjoyed, touched, surprised. These are some of the reactions employees are expecting when they give holiday presents to their co-workers. But workers who dole out any of these “inappropriate” gifts are likely to receive the opposite reactions.

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Tags: Adult artwork, Co-workers, Holiday gifts, Inappropriate gifts, Political themes, Presents

For many employers, e-mail has long been the preferred method of communication about anything and everything — but certain things should never be said electronically.

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Tags: Attorney, Bonus, E-mail conversations, Legally protected actions, Performance review, Promotion, Salary