Lorie Almon Quoted in Gannett News Service
"Belt-Tightening Inevitable Amid Tough Economic Times"

Lorie Almon was quoted in the October 23, 2008 edition of Gannet News Service in the nationally syndicated article, "Belt-Tightening Inevitable Amid Tough Economic Times." The article discussed how many companies are belt-tightening during these uncertain economic times. Changes to the workplace may include longer hours, less flexibility fewer (or no) bonuses and possibly more lawsuits. According to Lorie, these tough times in the workplace may prompt more litigation from employees. Lorie explained that "Looking back, there is a pattern of people turning more frequently to litigation during tumultuous periods in our nation's history," she says. "The crisis on Wall Street has made many people understandably insecure about their employment situations. It seems likely that an increasing number of people will question the legality of their employers' practices, sometimes because of legitimate concerns and sometimes because they feel that they have little to lose."