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Late To Work? These Excuses Could Get You Fired

Late To Work? These Excuses Could Get You Fired

Michelle Edwards says she called in one hour late to work, telling her boss she needed to care for her mother, recovering from surgery. But the boss' response was that she was already fired for "no call, no show," according to the lawsuit Edwards filed against her employer, Advanced Temporaries Inc. ...

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12 Amusing Excuses for Being Late to Work

12 Amusing Excuses for Being Late to Work

CareerBuilder.com There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, rested from good night's sleep, and glancing at the clock, only to do a double-take: You're late! For most people, knowing they're running late for work strikes the fear of God within them and as a result, they move like there's a fire ...

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