5 Behaviors That Will Get You Fired in 2025

"I'll be the judge of that!" Most of us need our jobs, but some behaviors will get you fired almost every time and as an employment lawyer, I’m seeing way too much of that. In this episode of The Job Judge, Karen shares the top 5 behaviors that will get someone fired in 2025 and how to avoid them. She also offers the “bonus” behavior that will likely cause a person to hit the unemployment line. This is a must-share episode with anyone you care about so they keep their job in 2025. This episode also offers advice on what do if you are currently unemployed based on a question on Reddit. Karen suggests prevention in organizations so terminations are not necessary to include training. Information on her training is found at www.karenmichaelconsulting.com. Her book, ‘Stay Hired” - a guide for anyone going to work - can be purchased at Amazon or online at Barnes & Noble. Amazon - https://amzn.to/4gCawsl The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

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Properly Address Harassment Claims or See a Jury

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Not Every Hostile or Retaliatory Workplace is Legally Actionable

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When Workplace Bullying & Toxicity Leads to Devastating Outcomes... | The Job Judge

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7 Unseen Traps Your Employer Hopes You Don’t Know #workersrights #jobsecurity #employeefirst

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"Failure to Address Harassment- The Worst Case Scenario..." The Job Judge Podcast

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5 Job Interview Red Flags That Scream Toxic Workplace

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Quit or Be Fired - Don’t Fall for This (10 of 15) #podcast #wrongfultermination #careerguidance #job

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12 Signs You’ve Been Quietly Put on the Termination List and What to do Next #jobsecurity #toxicwork

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Two Employers With Allegations of Harassment – Which One Got it Right?

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$2+ Million Age Discrimination Verdict

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The Quiet Retaliation Nobody Warns You About at Work #fmla #wrongfultermination #disability #jobs

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$12 Million Verdict in Covid Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit

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12 THINGS You Should NEVER SHARE With COWORKERS in 2026

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If Your MANAGER Does This In Your 1-ON-1… RUN