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"Arfa Daily" wrote: "mm" wrote in message ... From generic antenna installation instructions, from www.terrestrial-digital.com After a page of warnings about grounding, power lines and windy days, more warnings: WARNING Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both. Do not eat antenna. Do not throw antenna at spouse. I guess that's one of those "direct translation from the Chinese" things, but here's a serious one I saw the other day on a building compound gate at my local supermarket where they are doing some refurbing. It said "No alcohol or drugs to be used on this site" What is the world coming to ? I wonder what your employment laws are like over there? To me, a sign like that constitutes fair and legal notice to workmen that they can be lawfully dismissed (fired) if they're using on the job. Without such notice, they can readily defend themselves simply by saying they were never advised that drinking wasn't allowed by company policy. It also likely fulfills insurance policy requirements. I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. But you probably knew all that, and were just being rhetorical. |
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Smitty Two wrote:
I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. It is very difficult to fire a California employee by the state-approved methods. The most common ways to rid yourself of a troublesome priest is to: A) Frame them. Put something in their work-station or desk that is absolutely prohibited: alcohol, a gun, illicit drugs, a collection of porno mags, or download some child porn to their workplace computer. B) Kill them, or at least beat them severely. |
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"Smitty Two" wrote in message news In article , "Arfa Daily" wrote: "mm" wrote in message ... From generic antenna installation instructions, from www.terrestrial-digital.com After a page of warnings about grounding, power lines and windy days, more warnings: WARNING Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both. Do not eat antenna. Do not throw antenna at spouse. I guess that's one of those "direct translation from the Chinese" things, but here's a serious one I saw the other day on a building compound gate at my local supermarket where they are doing some refurbing. It said "No alcohol or drugs to be used on this site" What is the world coming to ? I wonder what your employment laws are like over there? To me, a sign like that constitutes fair and legal notice to workmen that they can be lawfully dismissed (fired) if they're using on the job. Without such notice, they can readily defend themselves simply by saying they were never advised that drinking wasn't allowed by company policy. It also likely fulfills insurance policy requirements. I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. But you probably knew all that, and were just being rhetorical. Employment laws pretty much the same here, and you're quite right on what exactly that sign was about. Just struck me as a sad state of affairs when you have to advise someone who has actually *got* a job, that it could be in jeopardy if they start boozing or using illegal substances whilst they are supposed to be doing that job. As to the singling out of employees for what you as an employer consider to be unacceptable behaviour or performance, this whole area is an absolute minefield here now, especially since this rotten government of ours, has allowed much of our employment law to now be dictated by Johnny Foreigner across the water ... Arfa |
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"Smitty Two" wrote in message news In article , "Arfa Daily" wrote: "mm" wrote in message ... From generic antenna installation instructions, from www.terrestrial-digital.com After a page of warnings about grounding, power lines and windy days, more warnings: WARNING Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both. Do not eat antenna. Do not throw antenna at spouse. I guess that's one of those "direct translation from the Chinese" things, but here's a serious one I saw the other day on a building compound gate at my local supermarket where they are doing some refurbing. It said "No alcohol or drugs to be used on this site" What is the world coming to ? I wonder what your employment laws are like over there? To me, a sign like that constitutes fair and legal notice to workmen that they can be lawfully dismissed (fired) if they're using on the job. Without such notice, they can readily defend themselves simply by saying they were never advised that drinking wasn't allowed by company policy. It also likely fulfills insurance policy requirements. I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. But you probably knew all that, and were just being rhetorical. Employment laws pretty much the same here, and you're quite right on what exactly that sign was about. Just struck me as a sad state of affairs when you have to advise someone who has actually *got* a job, that it could be in jeopardy if they start boozing or using illegal substances whilst they are supposed to be doing that job. As to the singling out of employees for what you as an employer consider to be unacceptable behaviour or performance, this whole area is an absolute minefield here now, especially since this rotten government of ours, has allowed much of our employment law to now be dictated by Johnny Foreigner across the water ... Arfa |
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On Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:14:20 -0600, "HeyBub"
wrote: Smitty Two wrote: I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. It is very difficult to fire a California employee by the state-approved methods. The most common ways to rid yourself of a troublesome priest is to: A) Frame them. Put something in their work-station or desk that is absolutely prohibited: alcohol, a gun, illicit drugs, a collection of porno mags, or download some child porn to their workplace computer. The guy had a Top Secret clearance. I wouldn't spend twenty dollars for a whore to get pictures of this guy. I could have, but girls cost more today. Instead, I capture his American Flag. He never knew who defeated him! B) Kill them, or at least beat them severely. G |
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On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:04:38 -0000, "Arfa Daily"
wrote: "Smitty Two" wrote in message news In article , "Arfa Daily" wrote: "mm" wrote in message ... From generic antenna installation instructions, from www.terrestrial-digital.com After a page of warnings about grounding, power lines and windy days, more warnings: WARNING Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both. Do not eat antenna. Do not throw antenna at spouse. I guess that's one of those "direct translation from the Chinese" things, but here's a serious one I saw the other day on a building compound gate at my local supermarket where they are doing some refurbing. It said "No alcohol or drugs to be used on this site" What is the world coming to ? I wonder what your employment laws are like over there? To me, a sign like that constitutes fair and legal notice to workmen that they can be lawfully dismissed (fired) if they're using on the job. Without such notice, they can readily defend themselves simply by saying they were never advised that drinking wasn't allowed by company policy. It also likely fulfills insurance policy requirements. I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. But you probably knew all that, and were just being rhetorical. Employment laws pretty much the same here, and you're quite right on what exactly that sign was about. Just struck me as a sad state of affairs when you have to advise someone who has actually *got* a job, that it could be in jeopardy if they start boozing or using illegal substances whilst they are supposed to be doing that job. As to the singling out of employees for what you as an employer consider to be unacceptable behaviour or performance, this whole area is an absolute minefield here now, especially since this rotten government of ours, has allowed much of our employment law to now be dictated by Johnny Foreigner across the water ... Arfa Federal Civil Service workers here are protected by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Say 80% of those fired, then appeal. Fact is they get their job back, back pay and benefits, even if they had sex with a prisoner :-/ |
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On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:04:38 -0000, "Arfa Daily"
wrote: "Smitty Two" wrote in message news In article , "Arfa Daily" wrote: "mm" wrote in message ... From generic antenna installation instructions, from www.terrestrial-digital.com After a page of warnings about grounding, power lines and windy days, more warnings: WARNING Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both. Do not eat antenna. Do not throw antenna at spouse. I guess that's one of those "direct translation from the Chinese" things, but here's a serious one I saw the other day on a building compound gate at my local supermarket where they are doing some refurbing. It said "No alcohol or drugs to be used on this site" What is the world coming to ? I wonder what your employment laws are like over there? To me, a sign like that constitutes fair and legal notice to workmen that they can be lawfully dismissed (fired) if they're using on the job. Without such notice, they can readily defend themselves simply by saying they were never advised that drinking wasn't allowed by company policy. It also likely fulfills insurance policy requirements. I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. But you probably knew all that, and were just being rhetorical. Employment laws pretty much the same here, and you're quite right on what exactly that sign was about. Just struck me as a sad state of affairs when you have to advise someone who has actually *got* a job, that it could be in jeopardy if they start boozing or using illegal substances whilst they are supposed to be doing that job. As to the singling out of employees for what you as an employer consider to be unacceptable behaviour or performance, this whole area is an absolute minefield here now, especially since this rotten government of ours, has allowed much of our employment law to now be dictated by Johnny Foreigner across the water ... Arfa Federal Civil Service workers here are protected by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Say 80% of those fired, then appeal. Fact is they get their job back, back pay and benefits, even if they had sex with a prisoner :-/ |
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On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:04:38 -0000, "Arfa Daily"
wrote: "Smitty Two" wrote in message news In article , "Arfa Daily" wrote: "mm" wrote in message ... From generic antenna installation instructions, from www.terrestrial-digital.com After a page of warnings about grounding, power lines and windy days, more warnings: WARNING Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both. Do not eat antenna. Do not throw antenna at spouse. I guess that's one of those "direct translation from the Chinese" things, but here's a serious one I saw the other day on a building compound gate at my local supermarket where they are doing some refurbing. It said "No alcohol or drugs to be used on this site" What is the world coming to ? I wonder what your employment laws are like over there? To me, a sign like that constitutes fair and legal notice to workmen that they can be lawfully dismissed (fired) if they're using on the job. Without such notice, they can readily defend themselves simply by saying they were never advised that drinking wasn't allowed by company policy. It also likely fulfills insurance policy requirements. I saw a book a few years ago titled "How to Hire and Fire in California Without Getting Sued." An example: An employee comes in late three days a week, and has many unexcused absences. If you fire him for it, you'd better have documented proof that you've kept attendance records on all employees, to prove you didn't single him out. Also proof that he received the company policy manual that clearly states acceptable and unacceptable levels of tardiness and absenteeism. But you probably knew all that, and were just being rhetorical. Employment laws pretty much the same here, and you're quite right on what exactly that sign was about. Just struck me as a sad state of affairs when you have to advise someone who has actually *got* a job, that it could be in jeopardy if they start boozing or using illegal substances whilst they are supposed to be doing that job. As to the singling out of employees for what you as an employer consider to be unacceptable behaviour or performance, this whole area is an absolute minefield here now, especially since this rotten government of ours, has allowed much of our employment law to now be dictated by Johnny Foreigner across the water ... Arfa Federal Civil Service workers here are protected by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Say 80% of those fired, then appeal. Fact is they get their job back, back pay and benefits, even if they had sex with a prisoner :-/ |
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