Law & Ethics - July 2006

I was recently discharged from a job. I feel that it was due to certain unethical and possibly illegal actions by the company I recently witnessed. I think they fabricated a reason to fire me.I filled for unemployment. But unfortunately, my old boss has made some false claims, so I plan on appealing it.
Now one thing that was written in here is “IC-22-4-15-1(d) states that discharge for a breach of duty in connection with the work, reasonably owed an employer by an employee, is disqualifying.” What does this mean exactly?
Also I noticed that is slightly different then what was written on Indiana’s website which states “(8) incarceration in jail following conviction of a misdemeanor or felony by a court of competent jurisdiction or for any breach of duty in connection with work which is reasonably owed an employer by an employee.”. It seems to be out of a bigger section and slightly reworded. Does this make nay difference? Shouldn’t they be quoting me the exact law as it is written?

2006-07-31 06:15:57 · 7 answers · asked by techgeek 1

Does this sound like the bush administration?
Does this sound like todays republicans?
1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays.
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized.
5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed and the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family institution.
6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.
7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses.
8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist nations tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from government leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically opposed
to the government's policies or actions.
9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business aristocracy of a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and power elite.
10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is the only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely suppressed.
11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even arrested. Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.
12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the police are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually unlimited power in fascist nations.
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes for national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright stolen by government leaders.
14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of legislation to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and manipulation of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to manipulate or control elections.

2006-07-31 06:15:55 · 17 answers · asked by tough as hell 3

I was at the department store today at the mall and I saw a nice office chair with wheels on it, so I sat down. It was already close to the escalator when some 300 lb. fat chick pushes the back of my chair propelling me to the top of the escalator, which I fell down because the chair tipped over. I think about 30 people saw. I looked up when I was at the bottom but she was gone. I ran away and hid in the bathroom for 3 hours.Is there a way I can sue thestore?

2006-07-31 06:12:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

this time i go and show the judge that i already moved out, will he cancel the eviction if i already moved??

2006-07-31 05:57:40 · 8 answers · asked by kallie 1

Due to a number of curcumstances out of my control, I had to let my maid go. I owe her about $42.00 (three weeks pay) and she has threatened to call the police. She is illegal. Should I just have her deported, or negotiate maybe 50% split just to get rid of her?

2006-07-31 05:39:35 · 22 answers · asked by Dave B 4

Speaking about justice, if this whole Arab-Israeli conflict, from 1948 until today, was placed in front of an international court of "real" low, then carrying out, by means of force if necessary, what ever decision it takes; in whose favor you think that would be?

2006-07-31 05:28:50 · 9 answers · asked by world with out veto 1

What the hell is the point of having a United Nations and international laws when everyone just ignores them and does what's right for their own agenda? For example Israel and the US ignoring the UN's plan for cease-fire in Lebanon.

2006-07-31 05:17:52 · 17 answers · asked by Yaz 3

My husband got a dui before we married a year ago. He go a fine and probation and a alcohol program. Since being married he has quit drinking and has gone blind. We are not trying to get out of all of this, we are just trying to get help. We have no money at this time due to the systems waiting times, and all we are trying to do is keep him out of jail. Any ideas, or suggestions. we are running out of time.

2006-07-31 05:07:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-31 04:47:30 · 4 answers · asked by broke and mad 1

2006-07-31 04:47:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

he was 17 when he did the crime

2006-07-31 04:40:39 · 10 answers · asked by the chief 1

I was accused of doing something that I did not do an investigation was conducted by the government with no pertinent outcome and I was still fired. It was really because I am african american and my boss and his boss were good ole boys.

2006-07-31 04:36:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in the freedom of speech and the press. I am almost Libertarian in this one specific arena. However, I have been thinking about something- should speech always be protected and allowed, even if an individual makes hostile remarks?

Okay- for example- what if a man walks into a store, and threatens to kill a customer there (for no apparent reason). The man who made the threat keeps threatening the customer, so in self defense, the customer gets into a fight with the man threatening him.

Does my point make sense? If it isn't clear, what I am trying to point out is that there are words that may impel action- some good, some bad. So, in particular, do words that may lead to negative actions deserve to be protected by the 1st Amendment?

What things are not allowed to fall under the umbrella of protected speech?

2006-07-31 04:33:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the guidelines for putting a blind man in jail. Do they have to make special accomadations?

2006-07-31 04:25:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't really say anything futher at this time.

2006-07-31 04:20:47 · 26 answers · asked by Chris 3

I'm a Mexican american and i have been called a spik, ******* and a beaner by those nigers but when i call them nigers OOH its racist, that's bullshit, they keep telling me there ancestors were slaves but when i ask them to tell me about them they cant come up with an answer,out of all of them i am the only one that has knowledge of an enslaved ancestor, my ancestor name was techol he was my great great great great grandfather he was an mesoamerican Indian enslaved by the Spaniards when they came to Mexico.

2006-07-31 04:17:08 · 26 answers · asked by peziord 1

f the UN banned fishing of any kind for 2 yrs in Europe so the stocks could replenish, could you live without it? Considering that 90% of the worlds fish is dire straits from over fishing from fishing fleets and corportate trawlers, also the use of illegal netting do you not feel something has to be done before the oceans and seas become barren!

2006-07-31 04:12:42 · 12 answers · asked by celtic_colieen 4

2006-07-31 03:56:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Posting this under 'law and ethics' because I think it fits here:

In the Kevin Smith film "Chasing Amy" there's a scene in which one of the adult characters is at a public train station with a backpack filled with adult magazines, and at one point this character is seen showing pages from one of his adult magazines to a very young boy he's met. Now, if this had happened in real life, would this be considered an incident of child abuse?

I was talking about this film with a friend of mine who's familiar with social work issues, and mentioned this scene, and they thought it would be considered abuse, but I'd like to see what others think.

2006-07-31 03:45:57 · 11 answers · asked by Rob 5

Can I take any LEGAL action? We only had a verbal agreement and I loaned him cash. I just want what he owes me but it has been a long time and I have a lot more bills to pay now.

2006-07-31 03:42:52 · 34 answers · asked by Jack 2

Am I the only one here who sees this massive problem. Can someone explain to me if there is any logic in that. In fact America is the biggest supplyer of financial and military aid to Israel. If they didn't supply all the bombs then the war would never be at this level and so many deaths would never have occured in Lebanon. How can the world allow this to happen. A neutral country will be a better option at trying to bring about peace than a country heavily in favour of one side

2006-07-31 03:26:19 · 15 answers · asked by zooxat 1

My teen took a digital camera to the beach. I had told her not to because sand would ruin it. She took it to a festival and ended up at the beach where she took pictures and fell in the sand (an accident). Now it doesn't work. We each paid half for the camera. She claims that if she pays to replace it, the camera will then belong to her. What do you say?

2006-07-31 02:24:40 · 12 answers · asked by grapeshenry 4

True story. I'm in the bathroom at Chicago O'hare and Michael walkes in. He obviosly has to urinate. But he goes to the handicaped stall to do it. Is he handicaped? Well, told him that I thought that stall was reserved for people that needed it. He gave me the finger and walked out. (don't shake hands with him, he didn't wash) I lowered myself to using 3 word response. (f*** you too) Was I wrong?

2006-07-31 02:19:50 · 16 answers · asked by Dave B 4

2006-07-31 02:19:25 · 12 answers · asked by khastegar_irani 1

2006-07-31 02:13:43 · 10 answers · asked by rmw 1

My father worked full time until April, when he became ill. He is also retired and receives SS retirement benefits. He applied for and received short term disability from his company in April and has been receiving payments every month.

The problem is that, now that he's approaching time to go into long term disability, his company is NOW telling him that because he's receiving retirement benefits, they'll have to reduce his disability checks.

I am wondering why his company did not bring this up while he was receiving short term disability. His retirement and receiving of SS benefits are not a secret, all the info's right there if they access his SS# AND it's not illegal, it's ok to work and receive SS benefits.

Is he not entitled to both LTD and SS benefits? It's upsetting him a great deal; on top of fighting for his life (he has stage IV lung cancer), he has to worry about this stuff, too.

Thanks!

2006-07-31 01:23:11 · 9 answers · asked by Flea 2

2006-07-31 00:53:19 · 9 answers · asked by ranger_vicky 1

The house is 100yrs old - large extended semi detached in a village - does not at all look like a council house at all, but neighbours recently informed us the house is ex local authority. We paid £300k for this house and would not have had we known. We are interested to know if anyone is aware of whether legally the house should have been marketed as ex council or if our solicitor had an obligation to inform us when dealing with the transaction. Any answers much appreciated!

2006-07-31 00:53:09 · 15 answers · asked by lisaandmax 2

2006-07-31 00:35:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

When our shower broke I fixed it temporarily using the garden watering can, but it fell on the wife's head and now she says she has more migraines than usual but it's only so she can get out of going to the Townswomens Afternoon Club when Mrs Walsh gives her talk with slideshow 'The Glory That Was The Incas' following her holiday in Peru after she won that bit of money. The wife is thinking of claiming for having an accident that wasn't her fault but it's against me and it will only come out of our family budget
anyway, but she says her winnings wil be ring-fenced for her own personal use. Isn't this a perfect example of the real danger of the claim culture?

2006-07-31 00:08:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous