Virginia Shooter Claims he was Victim of Harassment, Bullying

Virginia killer Lester Flanagan wrote a 23-page manifesto detailing his trials and tribulations as a gay black man, blaming racism for causing Flanagan to shoot two white journalists on live television.  Flanagan wrote that he feels he has been bullied and a victim of harassment. Flanagan claimed that he suffered racial discrimination, sexual harassment and…

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Workplace Adderall & Heroin Abuse on Rise amongst Millennials

Written by Patricia Kotze In a recent Tech Times report out of northern California, Adderall and Heroin use are popular and on the rise with the Millennial generation for increased productivity while at work.  The amphetamine-based Adderall, often called “Addies” typically prescribed for those with ADHD, have an immediate release for stimulation and is reported…

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The Importance Of Hiring A Licensed Private Investigation Firm

Human Resource Consultants, Computer Forensic Consultants and unlicensed private investigation firm's place their clients in jeopardy by conducting investigations without a legally-required license. When employers and attorneys need a third-party investigator, most will engage a reputable Private Investigator. But some engage “Consultants” or fly-by-night P.I.’s because employers or attorneys are not aware of state licensing…

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The Billion Dollar Competitor; Intellectual Property Theft

By Yvette Rabago Are you familiar with the concept of Intellectual Property? Are you an owner of Intellectual Property? Is your company a victim of intellectual property theft? Is it possible you’ve been victimized and don’t even realize it? Intellectual Property is an original creative thought or design with commercial value which has been trademarked,…

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Internal Affairs: When Situations Demand Investigation

By Rory Montez Employers must ensure safe and productive workplaces. When employees feel that is not the case, they often complain to management. If an employee makes such a complaint, it is your responsibility to perform an investigation to determine the veracity of the claim and, if valid, to ensure a remedy. You must respond…

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Metal Theft: Too Costly To Ignore

By Rory Montez   In 2007, the U.S. scrap metal business grew to a $61 billion dollar industry. High demand for scrap metal from China, India, Malaysia, Korea, and Japan continues to escalate, as economic growth feeds industrial expansion; commercial construction, factory production, and telecommunication systems require large quantities of raw metals. Scrap metals seeing…

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Guns at Work in these Wild, Wild United States

Where Company Policy Collides with State Law By Patricia Kotze In some states, especially Florida, employers may think their next official state holiday will be “Bring a Gun to Work Day.” Most employers have traditionally had the right to ban employees from bringing guns onto company property, even in personal vehicles in company parking lots.…

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Undercover Investigations: The Best Weapon against Crimes at Work

In a time of economic strain, the last things any company needs are thieves on the payroll, but statistics show a significant number of employees steal at work. Additionally, the plague of drugs in America’s work force is very real, stripping away a comfortable margin of safety while robbing employers through increased lost time, accidents…

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