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Can You Be Fired for What You Post on Facebook?

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.

Sound a little confusing? Let us help out:

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Study Shows that Most Workers Don't Expect Holiday Bonus
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Study Shows Most Workers Don’t Expect Any Holiday Bonus — Dollars and Sense

Listen up employers. According to a new study, most workers would be happy with virtually any amount as a holiday bonus, even a measly $25.

That's most likely because the majority don't expect to get anything at all.

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Disgruntled Employee Destroys Boss’ Office With Bulldozer

We get it. There are many times where we’ve wanted to trash the boss’ office. But that’s not a good idea for your continued employment or for workplace relations. And if you use a bulldozer to do it, your arrest record.

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More and More Employees Eat Lunch at Their Desks — Do You? [POLL]

There was once a time when working class Americans took full advantage of an actual outside the office lunch break.

Those days seem to be long gone.

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5 Right (& Wrong) Ways to Make Your Money Work for You [SPONSORED]

Global Credit Union has a reputation for meeting the specific needs of its members by always offering innovative products and services. Global Credit Union is constantly monitoring purchasing trends, lifestyle changes and other indicators to gain an understanding of what their members’ needs are. They are committed to making sure they deliver the best

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What Are the Highest Paid Careers in America?

One of the most frustrating elements of trying to decide on a career path can be determining what degree or in what location your chosen profession will earn you the highest possible salary.

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10 Very Strange Jobs That Actually Pay Pretty Well

As kids, we typically had to listen to adults preach to us about how we needed to study hard in school to become doctors and lawyers.

However, what they didn’t tell us is that it was possible to earn six figures doing other, more unusual work.

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Is Multitasking Good for You?

Multitasking may often mean that we sometimes do too many things just “okay,” as opposed to a few things “very well.” But studies show that doing a lot at once makes us feel good, hence why we engage in such behavior.

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Best Summer Jobs for Students and Teens in the Tri-Cities

The last day of school is soon approaching and hundreds of young people of all ages are going to be looking for work. The job market hasn't been great for adults, so teens and college kids will be in a pinch to find work

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Unemployment Benefits Being Cut In Washington State-Tri Cities

If you're one of a number of Tri Citians who are getting unemployment benefits, they are going to be reduced soon--because of the unemployment rate.

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