Business & Finance - 24 January 2007

2007-01-24 06:10:08 · 1 answers · asked by cherribaby1016 1 in Careers & Employment

Is it illegal for an employer to require employees to sign a form consenting to the following:

1. Random searches of personal property, including vehicles parked in a company lot
2. Notification when an employee is taking medication, prescription or OVER-THE-COUNTER. The employer wants to contact the employee's physician to ensure the employee can function in the workplace.
3. Random drug tests if the employer smells drugs or alcohol, a co-worker complains, the employee has ATTENDANCE or behavioral issues, or the employee is involved in an accident

An accident - fine. A supervisor's certain they smell something - a little scary, but fine. A co-worker complains - HECK NO! Attendance - um, no. Behavioral issues - okay, fine.

But searches of personal property anytime they see fit?? Reporting every time one takes over-the-counter meds so that the employer can call the doctor??

Am I crazy? Or is this outrageous and/or possibly illegal?

Any advice is sincerely appreciated!

2007-01-24 06:08:44 · 12 answers · asked by Grá 3 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-24 06:08:34 · 5 answers · asked by pookiebear24 2 in Credit

2007-01-24 06:08:18 · 5 answers · asked by klownzzer909 1 in Personal Finance

How much will I get back. Im claiming head of household. I have 3 children and my total income was $26,828.17. I have paid $19,000 of interest on my house and total taxes on car and home are $1,336. My total federal tax withhold is $466.82. I have paid $5000 in daycare. NO other income.

2007-01-24 06:05:43 · 2 answers · asked by maggie 1 in Personal Finance

Serious answers only please

2007-01-24 06:05:41 · 9 answers · asked by hulahoops 3 in Careers & Employment

I am currently working at a small bus. auto dealer. I am in the public eye ALOT since I handle all marketing & events for them. With winter, I was put on temp. layoff so I started looking for another job. We all like job security right? I was offered a position with a union office. I didn't even know there was such a thing. The pay is pretty much the same at both places. It's the benefits that are making it tough. The union one would have AWESOME benes and I have a family to think about. Insurance where I am is pretty pricey... The job I currently have gives me a little bit of local familiarity - people know me because of my job. Another thing with this union one I would only work M-F 8-5, with my current job hours vary and some times are excruciatingly long. The job descriptions are a little different. Here I handle all aspects of marketing, there I'll be an assistant to a coordinator of training programs...

Help!!

2007-01-24 06:05:03 · 3 answers · asked by Lee99 1 in Careers & Employment

How do I get my stuff out. I have an emailed list from her detailing what is mine and what is hers, which she sent me....Do I have any recourse. It was an apartment which I was listed as an occupant, but not on the lease. I received no notice. What do I do? She has changed the locks..

2007-01-24 06:04:33 · 8 answers · asked by Tunasandwich 4 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-24 06:04:29 · 3 answers · asked by DaveJoseph 3 in Credit

Is a high salary from a call center better than having the chance to practice your degree which you worked for for so long?

2007-01-24 06:04:03 · 2 answers · asked by Kristel22_14 1 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-24 06:03:32 · 4 answers · asked by mark t 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-24 06:00:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-01-24 06:00:33 · 14 answers · asked by Pam T 2 in United States

This will require me to learn a new system which is in high demand at other firms as well. I want to ask my boss if I can learn this system and takeover a project instead of having the company outsource it to someone who so far has not been very reliable or efficent. The thing is that I also want to ask for more money. This is additional work that I will be taking on top of my regular responsibilites. How do I ask my employer about this particularly the money situation? How much of an increase can I ask for. I did some online research and found that going rate for someon proficient with this experience can earn 25 to 30 % more then I currently am.

2007-01-24 06:00:00 · 3 answers · asked by Junoon 1 in Careers & Employment

I had a couple of jobs last year though I moved from prior address and just recently did an address change I have only received the W2 form for my last job can I still file taxes or do I have to wait for those forms?

2007-01-24 05:58:45 · 4 answers · asked by PEARL 1 in United States

I have recently put my house on the market and was wondering if I can use more than one estate agent? Are there any laws etc. in the U.K preventing me from doing this?

2007-01-24 05:57:39 · 7 answers · asked by rattlerfortune 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-24 05:56:16 · 17 answers · asked by Tony 1 in Personal Finance

If so how much do you have to pay out of pocket before you can claim it?

2007-01-24 05:55:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I am looking for a 2-3 bedroomed house in whitchurch shropshire.
preferably long let.my husband is in full time work.if anybody knows of anyone please answer asap.
genuine answers only please

2007-01-24 05:54:34 · 3 answers · asked by Nanny Bev 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I've been working at this company for a little over a year now. The first 6 months were really busy. Now the last 6 months have been dead slow. I keep asking my manager for work and he says there's nothing. I ask him what's going on, where's the work and he makes up excuses then says it's going to get really busy just wait and see. Well, I've been waiting 6 months and I see nothing happening. Should I just sit around getting paid for doing nothing or let my boss know I can't handle the idleness?

2007-01-24 05:53:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2007-01-24 05:52:15 · 1 answers · asked by Bill C 1 in United States

My husband is a DJ in central Wisconsin and he charges $500.00 for weddings and $200.00 for a night at a bar (tavern). This includes lights and karaoke. What do you pay for a DJ where you are from?

2007-01-24 05:51:06 · 4 answers · asked by sea_sher 5 in Other - Business & Finance

The 5/1 arm is $90K at 5.85% AND I also have an interest only HELOC of $22K at prime currently at 8.25%. I appreciate any assistance.

2007-01-24 05:50:58 · 5 answers · asked by JENNIFER K 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I need to know how to find out how long it takes, after the non-custodial parent files, that I receive check for child support. Maybe a number to call or something.

2007-01-24 05:50:57 · 3 answers · asked by Cassandra 2 in United States

2007-01-24 05:50:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I bought a 3 bedroom / 2 condo in Orlando, FL three years ago. I have seen the HOA monthly fees go up for the past years by an average of 12%. Now, if our HOA fees started at $150/mnth and went up 12% every year for the next 30 years, my projection tells me that my HOA is going to be $3,196/mnth!? Is that amount realistic for my HOA to charge me?

2007-01-24 05:48:33 · 4 answers · asked by ala 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I like my job cause it's convenient but it has no room and no chance for advancement. I like my bosses, but I don't get along with a co-worker. She drives me insane and we are the only ones in the office, so I have to deal with her everyday. It's a small company and I feel I can't work like this anymore. What should I do? How should I quit?

2007-01-24 05:48:20 · 7 answers · asked by Life Is Amazing 3 in Careers & Employment

Does it seem like just a game. Some times news is bad but good and good is bad for stocks. If your short selling anyway, which most are, does it really matter things like "business news?" Do you think this is just part of the deception in which way a stock is going to move?

2007-01-24 05:48:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I live in a different state now. Do I have to file something?

2007-01-24 05:46:45 · 3 answers · asked by Marlene 1 in United States

I am applying for a Management position with Cingular Wireless. What questions do you think I will be asked?

2007-01-24 05:46:32 · 4 answers · asked by allcomcb 1 in Careers & Employment