April 24, 2006
I hear a collective sigh of relief
Judge: Web-surfing worker can't be fired
Posted by Karol at April 24, 2006 08:46 AM | TrackBackTechnorati Tags: Web+Surfing
Rightfully so.
Posted by: Dorian Davis at April 24, 2006 11:10 AMI have always said that spending time on the internet at work is no different then chatting with other employees about nonwork stuff or taking a smoking break.
Posted by: PAUL at April 24, 2006 11:20 AMJust remember, the decision only applies to city employees. Most private employers have the right to terminate you for any reason they choose -- including web-surfing (unless, of course, you're in a union...)
Posted by: Alceste at April 24, 2006 12:22 PMYep. That's why you gotta be like lightning on the ALT+TAB.
Posted by: Jay at April 24, 2006 12:45 PMOr get a cubical all the way in the back of nowhere land, away from traffic and bosses. And make friend with the staff in IT monitoring web activities.
Posted by: Anh at April 24, 2006 02:38 PM


