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Forum	Topic	Date	Replies
The Lounge	I love the 80's	May 24 2013 20:48 (UTC)	7
Original Post by santonacci: Original Post by kevinatthebrook: Aren't the 80's when STD's became fatal? I think we're talking about pop culture, not human tragedy. Although Breakin'2: Electric Boogaloo came close. Bartleby: This from the guy who still owes me 10 bucks over that bet about what was gonna be the bigger movie - "E. T. " or "Krush Groove"? Loki: You know, *** you, man, 'cause time's gonna tell on that one.*
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 19:21 (UTC)	3
It might be worth it for the fresh start to simply lay her off, and take the UC hit. But I would really work to acquaint myself with her duties, write up my own SOP for the next one to take her place, and live and breathe by the rules. And those rules would apply doubly to me as the boss' daughter. Good luck with it.
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 19:14 (UTC)	5
Original Post by cakeysaurus: You can't cut her hours to part time? I do agree that you need to build a case for protection if you're going to fire her. She might still be able to file for partial unemployment. And to Donut: the workplace is already hostile in her mind. I wouldn't be surprised to find out she's interviewing given the random time she keeps taking off. But yeah, I'd agree: make your policy statement, then adhere to it, from this point forward.
The Lounge	Scouting Leaders Vote	May 24 2013 19:10 (UTC)	9
I think the point is that the concern is meaningless. Women can be scout leaders, and none share tents. The fundamental resistance to gay scout leaders is one of bigotry and homophobia.
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 19:07 (UTC)	11
Original Post by donuthole: Dunno Donut. It's always tricky when you're the boss' kid at a small company. The perception of nepotism is there whether it exists or not. The only ones who seem to garner any respect, at all, from the crew are the ones that work twice as hard as everyone else. This is very true. I battle this regularly. Even my uncle with call me "the bosses daughter" sometime as a joke, and I just think "ugh. there goes all the work of trying to get away from that title." Than, I remind him that he's the bosses BIL and he shuts up :) Well it does make sense from their POV. You have job security they can't even imagine, you know? So there is some inherent nepotism in the arrangement.
The Lounge	Scouting Leaders Vote	May 24 2013 18:33 (UTC)	16
Original Post by gotborked: The rationale for the parents' concern for their child's well being in either situation is the same. Many parents would rather their teens and tweens of either gender not share a tent with an adult of either gender who was attracted to adults of their tween or teen's gender. It's pretty silly to say that that concern for their children means they're bigots. Scout leaders don't share a tent with the boys, regardless, do they? In fact I think that's against the rules...
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 18:30 (UTC)	17
Original Post by donuthole: As an employer, we pay unemployment benefits taxes, and the taxes keep raising. I have a problem continuing to pay someone who I had to fire or quit. If I was laying her off because I couldn't afford to pay her, I would definitely approve Unemployment. It will depend on the state, but few claims are ever actually denied down here, whether the employer thinks they should be or not. I guess it's meant to offset the 'right-to-work' laws we have. The employee I referenced above, would have collected for the reason he was actually terminated. It was when we fired him, and he became abusive over it in the meeting, that caused his claim to be denied.
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 18:26 (UTC)	19
Original Post by rosencrantz12: Original Post by kathygator: Many employers in the US, try to avoid their fired employees collecting unemployment benefits. It varies state by state, however. Here in Florida the guy just about has to attempt murder to get his claim rejected. Or call the Office Manager a psycho hose-beast and suggest she go make love to herself...they reject claims for that too. ;) Why? Do the employers pay for it? Here, the government pays--well not really. We put money towards it from each paycheque on the chance the government may allow us to collect. Employees pay a part of the premium, and employers pay a part. And then at the state level, employers pay a tax based on the number of employees they have, and the number who have filed claims in a previous set number of years. It's a way to avoid massive temporary hirings, and layoffs of full time personnel. We used to have a lot of tech companies down here that liked to do that.
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 18:17 (UTC)	22
Many employers in the US, try to avoid their fired employees collecting unemployment benefits. It varies state by state, however. Here in Florida the guy just about has to attempt murder to get his claim rejected. Or call the Office Manager a psycho hose-beast and suggest she go make love to herself...they reject claims for that too. ;)
The Lounge	Scouting Leaders Vote	May 24 2013 18:14 (UTC)	27
I was under the impression that troops allowed women to be leaders in the Boy Scouts, so I reckon the overnight concern doesn't really hold water.
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 18:09 (UTC)	24
The first step in that, however, is handing her a hard and fast set of rules. If you've been inconsistent with regard to disciplinary actions, and suddenly begin writing her up for things that you've forgiven or ignored before, it won't hold water. A policy memo, stating the company's expectations regarding sick time, tardiness and absences would, I think, be your first move to build a case to fire her and avoid her collecting unemployment. If you were that committed to blocking her unemployment, that is. Myself, I rarely bothered to fight it, except in cases of gross misconduct.
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 17:41 (UTC)	28
Ah. I misunderstood the original request. It seems to me, you are in no position to replace her, at present, if you are unable to write the SOP for her job, yourself. I guess I'd be cross-training, first and foremost, with or without an SOP. Dunno Donut. It's always tricky when you're the boss' kid at a small company. The perception of nepotism is there whether it exists or not. The only ones who seem to garner any respect, at all, from the crew are the ones that work twice as hard as everyone else.
The Lounge	Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall. All You Have to Do Is CHAT	May 24 2013 14:59 (UTC)	265
That sounds wonderful Iggy. :) Mornin' folks.
The Lounge	Disgruntled employee	May 24 2013 14:48 (UTC)	55
An employee hand book is a legal document that sets the standard of behavior, and conditions of employment, for both you and your employees. I would hesitate to delegate that to an office administrator who doesn't have the training in HR, or more importantly, a demonstrated wish to protect your company's interests. If it were me, taking over the situation from here: I'd withdraw the request for the handbook, write it myself, and give her one more chance to comply with the terms set forth in that document. To be honest, it reads like you only talk about the handbook when you're frustrated with her response to the environment you've created.
The Lounge	meanwhile in india...	May 24 2013 11:06 (UTC)	4
Please allow me to extend my apologies for the misread of your situation, Ladies. I find myself infuriated on your behalf, and hope for your continued safety, and a shift in your country's views.
The Lounge	Biggest natural risk ...	May 23 2013 16:27 (UTC)	2
...oh, and sinkholes. Those things are scary...
The Lounge	when's the last time you made a new friend?	May 23 2013 16:07 (UTC)	11
Original Post by jules817: Original Post by rosencrantz12: I think the two men in this thread have formulas for how to explain their friendships. They are men after all. it amazes me how different guy friendships can be from girl friendships. I think my husband has a formula for friendship... 1. never say their name when answering the phone. things like "what's up clown balls" or "donkey nuts" are much more appropriate. also, the more vulgar the better. possibilities are endless. 2. make fun of each other mercilessly. 3. if asked to go golfing or for beers. say yes. ask wife if she minds after you say yes and hang up, sporting sheepish expression that relays - without words - that he couldn't let his friends think he was 'asking permission' 4. never, ever plan anything. ever. a good time to figure out plans for friday night is friday night at 7pm. i'm sure i can think of more... LOL
The Lounge	when's the last time you made a new friend?	May 23 2013 15:19 (UTC)	18
Heh. The article linked by A-girl, sobered me up, so I googled Room Mate Finder for my area. Hundreds of women in my age bracket looking for a room. This idea is definitely going in the Possible Happenings column.
The Lounge	meanwhile in india...	May 23 2013 13:46 (UTC)	9
Do you live in India, Tulip?
The Lounge	Amazon Reviews	May 23 2013 12:45 (UTC)	1
Original Post by mercurystar: http://leasthelpful.com <3 Oh Sweet Jesu. Outstanding.

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