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Archive for July, 2008

Mose Gets A Raise!

July 24, 2008 at 1:46 pm by: Troy Foster

Hopefully, the folks at Dunder Mifflin took note of today’s mandated minimum wage increase required under the Fair Minimum Wage Act passed in 2007. As of today, the minimum wage is $6.55; next year, the official federal minimum wage will be increased to $7.25 per hour.

Posted in Dwight Schrute, Mose, Troy Foster, Wage and Hour Law by: Troy Foster
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From My Cold, Dead Hands

July 17, 2008 at 4:20 pm by: Troy Foster

You might have heard that the Supreme Court recently threw out the District of Columbia’s decades-long ban on handguns. Of course, there are limitations. If you are mentally insane or a convicted felon, then you’re out of luck. So, many of our favorites on The Office probably still can’t pack heat into [...]

Posted in Troy Foster, Workplace violence by: Troy Foster
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Phyllis vs. The Wolf

July 10, 2008 at 2:05 pm by: admin

Litigation Value: $2,000 for intentional infliction of emotional distress (caused by seeing Al Roker dance a jig before the commercial break)

Posted in Phyllis Lapin, Troy Foster by: admin
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The Feud is On!

July 3, 2008 at 3:25 pm by: Troy Foster

Though no repeat on NBC tonight, I have very good news to report! The cast of The Office will appear on a celebrity version of the Family Feud on NBC, Tuesday night at 8 p.m Eastern / 7 p.m. Central. Undoubtedly, with that cast (and others on that night - namely American Gladiators), [...]

Posted in Troy Foster by: Troy Foster
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