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Best to give deposition for ex-employer

Quick ReadI lost my administrative job that required me to issue disciplinary actions. An employee has filed a complaint. Can I be compelled to testify for the municipality?

Former employees may not necessarily be compensated for

Photo credit: iStock | Former employees may not necessarily be compensated for their time when giving a deposition or testifying for an ex-boss, but it is still considered a good idea to cooperate with these requests, experts say.

Carrie Mason-Draffen

Newsday columnist Carrie Mason Draffen Carrie Mason-Draffen

Mason-Draffen, a business reporter, writes a column about workplace issues.

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DEAR CARRIE: Because of budget cuts I lost my administrative job with a local municipality. In my former role I issued various disciplinary actions, including employment terminations. I carried out these actions at the request of a manager or supervisor and in consultation with human resources and labor relations. An employee has filed a complaint against the municipality. Do I have a legal obligation...

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