Business & Finance - 26 September 2006

We want to hire an apprentice under a one year contract of employment in California (for a construction position). We do not want to train this employee and have them quit within one year of employment. Can we hire them as a contract employee and charge a termination fee or similar of employee quits during the contract? I have already looked under my CA employee laws page and could not find the answer to my question there.

2006-09-26 09:06:38 · 1 answers · asked by Marie 3 in Corporations

Dr. Harrison,Univ of GA, Atlanta has found what black people have been saying for a long time. The University of Georgia’s unprecedented study indicates that dark-skinned blacks face a distinct disadvantage when applying for jobs, even if they have resumes superior to lighter-skinned black applicants. "I think it has a lot to do with the general comfort level that people have with dark-skinned blacks and light-skinned blacks," Harrison said. "The media depicts dark-skinned black men as violent and threatening."

Harrison said he was reminded of the controversial Time magazine cover that featured O.J. Simpson during his murder trial when the magazine darkened Simpson’s image to make him appear more menacing. We found that a light-skinned black male can have only a bachelor’s degree and typical work experience and still be preferred over a dark-skinned black male with an MBA and past managerial positions, simply because expectations of the light-skinned black male are much higher.

2006-09-26 09:05:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

i have a very poor credit rating and i need a loan . i rent my house so its got to be unsecured and im not interested in those companys where you have to pay a fee up front cos they r a rip off. it has to be a uk company only thanks

2006-09-26 09:04:04 · 14 answers · asked by darren w 2 in Credit

2006-09-26 09:03:28 · 9 answers · asked by Irish eyes 2 in Small Business

I'm thinking of getting a job as a movie theatre usher for a little while. I'm curious what all they must do. Any ideas?

2006-09-26 09:02:16 · 8 answers · asked by boo_6917 4 in Careers & Employment

$300,000 - How small of a down payment would I need?

$200,000 - How small of a down payment would I need?

Approx.

I am in Canada by the way.
Thanks!!

2006-09-26 09:01:18 · 3 answers · asked by thankgodformaryjane 4 in Renting & Real Estate

Im looking for something i can sit on my rear in front of tv and do for hours at a time.

2006-09-26 08:59:39 · 11 answers · asked by southsidedrifter 1 in Careers & Employment

You have to write down a number on a check...which number/digits is it, for both personal and business checks?

2006-09-26 08:55:36 · 3 answers · asked by John Answer 4 in Personal Finance

Best wishes,
M. Chowdhury
www.amreteckpharma.com

2006-09-26 08:49:06 · 4 answers · asked by M. CHOWDHURY 1 in Other - Business & Finance

from college to training how can i become one and how long does it take

2006-09-26 08:49:01 · 2 answers · asked by jesse 2 in Careers & Employment

Okay here is the deal. My husband and I own a residential/small commercial electrical wiring company. I work 40 hours a week and also do the books, payroll...etc for our business. How can I get to the point where I can stay at home and just work for our business? What is the debt/income ratio that is needed for this to succeed? We are in the process of paying off our vehicles. I pay extra every month. I also pay more on the mortgage. All answeres are appreciated.

2006-09-26 08:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by GreeneyedCowgirl 5 in Small Business

I just started an entry-level job as a College Admissions Counselor and am enjoying it. In fact, I have decided that Higher Ed. is the career for me. That being said, I need a graduate degree to stay in the field and want to leave this job after 1 year to study (the college I work at does not offer advanced degrees). Do you think this would be ok? I don't want to burn any bridges or upset my supervisors and lose a good reference. What do you think?

2006-09-26 08:47:36 · 17 answers · asked by LG 1 in Careers & Employment

I went on a job interview today, and they said they will decide a candadite by the end of the week, but then HR has to do a background check. Should I expect 1, 2, 3 weeks or what???

2006-09-26 08:44:09 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ sweet-n-low ♥ 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-09-26 08:43:40 · 7 answers · asked by kycheerchick 1 in Investing

2006-09-26 08:42:38 · 10 answers · asked by leonore1059 1 in United States

My husband and I dont make too much money, probably about $60K combined, and have no kids. We want to purchase a home ASAP. How did any homeowners out there know when they were ready to make that step?

2006-09-26 08:41:59 · 13 answers · asked by timwakefield 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-09-26 08:36:45 · 1 answers · asked by connie j 1 in Small Business

I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW MANY HOURS I WORK THIS PAY PERIOD IM NOT GOOD AT MATH SO I NEED TO FIND A SOFTWARE TO HELP ME OUT.

2006-09-26 08:34:07 · 3 answers · asked by Beatrice G 1 in Personal Finance

I am in the process of moving, and some places want first and last months rent, and I want to know if you pay that do you then not have to pay rent for the last month you are there?? Does anyone know? I appreciate any thoughts or answers, thank you.

2006-09-26 08:32:43 · 5 answers · asked by sweet_n_lucky426 1 in Renting & Real Estate

here is my situation...

I had a roomate whom lived with me for 3 months. she signed a one year lease and didn't give me a dime the whole time she was here. But because she signed a 1 year lease can i hold her accountable for half a years rent?? i know that i could in most cases but this one is a little different. I'm not sure if i can hold her responsible because my grandmother co-signed for the apartment. and also because she is a minor. when she moved in she told me she was 18 but it turns out she doesn't turn 18 untill november. Because of this i'm not sure if i can hold her or her parents responsible, because any contract signed by a minor is null and void. but it's technically a leasing agreement and not a "contract" right?? i don't know what to do. can u let me know if i can infact hold her responsible?

2006-09-26 08:31:47 · 6 answers · asked by khala 1 in Other - Business & Finance

i just changed banks, check this out. bank of america charged me 100 dollars for the privilage of having my account checked by the state of california . this took a nano second for the states computer to exchange info with bank of americas computer. yet im charged 100 bucks. now being a man of modest means and limited income this fee caused me to become overdrawn....wait it gets worse... i had three transactions prior to the fee which are being called overdraws by bank of america....now i will be charge 35 dollars for each of those so when i get paid again in two weeks im allready 150 bucks in the hole to bank of america....
people do not bank with bank of america they do not care for the hard working american all they are worried aboput is how to make a profit even if they have to steal it from their customers.

2006-09-26 08:31:01 · 15 answers · asked by Unfrozen Caveman 6 in Other - Business & Finance

i want to be a magazine editor when im older. What are the best qualifactions i would need to study in school

2006-09-26 08:29:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

However, my bank account in under the name given to me at birth. I know that the bank won't accept the check, since the names don't match. Do you think they'll accept it if I bring in a piece of mail addressed to my nickname, with the same home address? I hope I make sense :(

2006-09-26 08:28:58 · 6 answers · asked by katza 1 in Personal Finance

2006-09-26 08:28:46 · 7 answers · asked by regyona 1 in Personal Finance

I have no Idea on how it should look or start, any suggestions?

2006-09-26 08:26:44 · 9 answers · asked by melinda 1 in Careers & Employment

I just became a new Realtor and want to choose a firm to activate under. Which is the best one and why?

2006-09-26 08:25:38 · 4 answers · asked by bouffe 3 in Renting & Real Estate

I have direct deposit, and never had any problems, I dont claim any deductions or special tax stuff, plus the employer should have a record of what they're paying me, or I could get a copy of my checking stuff from my bank if I got audited, so shouldn't I just shred and thow away the earnings statements that come with my paycheck ?

2006-09-26 08:20:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

Orpheous is an musical Orchestra that developed this process for buisness to coincide without management

2006-09-26 08:20:00 · 2 answers · asked by ROBERT R 1 in Corporations

2006-09-26 08:18:17 · 9 answers · asked by AFwife 4 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-09-26 08:18:04 · 5 answers · asked by rkadiwar 1 in Investing