taking shape without the controversial "Card Check" provision.
Holding elections within 5 to 10 days after a union submits a petition is being debated as well as mandatory arbitration of unresolved contract issues.
Not great but heading in the right direction!
Favorite Quotes. . .
We received a lot of quotes that tickled the fancy of our loyal followers. Some of my favorites:
"The place is so crowded, nobody goes there anymore"... Yogi Beara. . (from Eric Gall -Graco Inc.)
"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results". . .
Einstein (from Carrie Powell -Shearer's Food & Michael Squibbs - O H & R)
"Yesterday is gone. . . tomorrow has yet to come we have only today. . .Let us begin. . .Mother Theresa (from Hillary Johnston -Terry's Tire Town)
"I haven't failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work". (from Jo-Ann Pem - Fastener Tool & Supply)
Keep those quotes coming and remember. It'sone way to have a shot at OSU/USC Football Tickets!
Employee Appearance . . .
Just when you think you've run out of things to worry about employee appearance
policies offer the next discrimination hurdle. Think about it. Do you really want your pizza served by someone coved in tattoos with 16 pierced earnings and a nose ring? Or is it ok to have a policy requiring your employee to remove and cover-up these "distractions"? Or consider the
religious factor of female that must wear a headdress?
Policies that promote systematic bias, unconscious bias or discrimination by hiring individuals can be problematic. As always check your legal advisors before implementing an appearance policy.
Here's a list of blog posts from Ohio Employer's Law Blog regarding discrimination.
Health Care Reform. . . .
If you're like me, these days you are experiencing sleepless nights, wondering about the impact of Health Care Reform on yourself and your business.
Personally I believe change is needed just not Obama change. My thoughts:
1. If it's free it's abused. Lebron James has been booed for not scoring the 100th point at a CAVS game so the crowd can get a free Taco Bell chalupa.
2. Insurance is to provide catastrophic protection. Herbal therapy, abortions, liposuction should be beyond the scope of health insurance.
3. Employee mandated coverage is not what this country is all about. Employer paid coverage is a non taxed form of wages which only the company can determine if it can afford.
4. The government doesn't run so great to begin with. Why put them in charge of Health Care?
Social Security is a mess. Medicare is broke. Our annual deficit this year is approaching $2 trillion, etc. You get the point.
5. We should provide incentives to encourage good Health behaviors and reward those that are net savers when it comes to Health Care. Health savings accounts are a great idea!
Check out our blog to access our complete highlights of the Health Care Reforms under consideration. Here are just a few that are particularly interesting:
Page 84: Section 203: All benefit packages for private Health Care Plans will be under control of the Government.
Page 127, Lines 1-16: The Government will set salaries for all doctors.
Page 126, Lines 22-25: Employers must pay for the Health Care for any part time employees and their families.
Scary Stuff!!
BUCKEYE SPECIAL!
To kick off this years College Football season we're going spreading the Scarlet and Gray cheer!
After 30 years of membership in the Ohio State University Alumni Association, our patience (and complaining) has finally provided us with a pair of tickets to a meaningful game in the Shoe."
Yes, we have tickets to the Ohio State vs. University of Southern California Sept. 12 prime time game in Columbus. And we've decided to give them away to our loyal readers along with other goodies.
We've put together a laundry list of ways for you to be eligible for this months drawing. Like the lottery you only need one chance to win but your ODDS improve the more times you participate. Here's how:
1. Place an order for a temporary before September 4, 2009.
2. Open this months News You Can Use.
3. Participate in this month's Buckeye Trivia Poll.
4. Visit our blog site The Corner Stool. (Hint: if you're reading this you've just entered!).
5. Sign up for our Twitter page!
6. Send us a name and e-mail address of a friend you think would enjoy being on
our mailing list (the more you send the better chances.)
7. E-mail us your favorite quote.
In addition to our grand prize we've come up with a few additional prizes to grab your attention. Here goes:
Second prize: Two tickets-- Ohio State vs. Toledo at Cleveland Browns Stadium -- Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:00 pm
Additional Prizes: Ten $25.00 gift cards to either BW3 or The Quaker Steak and Lube
So get on board and start entering. Deadline for all entries is Friday, September 4, 2009. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
Good Luck and Go Bucks!!
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