employment: April 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010

Can I sue for breach of employment contract?

On the day of termination I was asked to sign a statement (which I did)that both parties had agreed that this was to be the last date of employment and that If I signed an agreement (which I did not) releasing the employer from all liabilities I would then get one month's severance pay.Does signing the first statement now prevent me from suing for breach of contract? What are the remedies available to me?

Can I sue for breach of employment contract?
I am not a lawyer. This does not constitute legal advice.

If you are in a right-to-work state (49 out of the 50 states are), you are SOL. This assumes that you didn't have a separate employment agreement with your former employer.

Right-to-work means that you or your employer can terminate employment, at any time, for any reason or no reason. There is no agreement to employment of any length.

You cannot be fired for being over 40, of an ethnic minority or for your religious beliefs. You can be fired if your employer has someone lined up for your job at half of your wages, and you had two weeks left before you qualified for your pension.
Reply:Employment contracts are always one sided, that is favoring the employer. An employer has every right to terminate the service of an employee by giving sufficient notice as per the terms of employment.

What are the distinctions from Employment Agency, Staffing Agency, Headhunters? And how to find them?

How long do employers keep employment files of past employees.?

I worked for this company 10 years ago and want to reapply for another position currently. Will they most likely still have my previous employment record on file. I only worked there about 2 months. Thanks

How long do employers keep employment files of past employees.?
I know for a fact they keep them (since things are now computerized as opposed to the old booking system) forever. As long as you're in the system you stay there. I've been gone from a company over 10 yrs and they still have my info. Great question too!
Reply:Depends on the company. But if I were you I would play it safe if there's anything on your record that could hurt you.
Reply:I think that they keep their files for at least 7-10 years depending on the company. Now the files may all be mostly converted electronically so they might be able to pull you up very easily. On the app just put that you worked there previously and for how long. good luck!
Reply:If you worked for a company and they ask you on the Application you must tell them or they can fire you at any time if they found out later.
Reply:I am pretty sure employers have to keep employee files forever. And if there isn't anything bad in your file, then definetly apply for the position. you have nothing to loose!

Good Luck

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What are the laws governing employment in banks?

What are the laws governing employment in banks?

I have a misdemeanor for stealing from when I was 19. I'm now 27 but I wanted to know if anyone knows whether or not it is illegal for me to work in a bank

What are the laws governing employment in banks?
Every state is different.

The employer would probably do a background check on you, and they may ask you if you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor. Most employers ask if you have been convicted of a felony.

There is no law about you working, it's up to the employer.

How do I get my employment history for the last seven years I live in Atlanta Georgia?

I need to obtain the proper addresses and dates of employment history. My work history started in Atlanta in the

fall/winter of 1995

How do I get my employment history for the last seven years I live in Atlanta Georgia?
There would be no one that you could contact for all of that except yourself. Where did you work, call them, look it up on the internet, look at old taxes.,
Reply:only you have that information. try to remember.
Reply:You would need to call each place of employment and ask them for your employment history. Not sure you'll get any luck from anyone older than about 2000 since most records aren't kept (onsite at least) after 5-7 years, most are discarded even sooner.

If you've managed to keep up with your tax records since that time, you can figure it out by the W2's attached.
Reply:Hi,

In response to your question concerning your employment history, I recently discovered on the social security administration website that it is possible to obtain this information, unfortunately, there is a fee. It would appear that for 11 years of history, it would cost you approximately $37. You would have to download and complete Form SSA-7050-F4. As I said, you can find the information on the social security website. I believe this address will get you there: www.socialsecurity.gov. Under frequently asked questions drop down menu, click on earnings and employment, then click on "go", then click on number 4, "How can I obtain a history of all my employers?" Hope this helps, but this is the only source I've found so far. Good luck.

Debbie
Reply:The Ga Department of Labor may have you in their system because that is how they verify if you are eligible for unemployment assistance. So seeing that you would want a listing then see if they can release that information to you.
Reply:Contact your local State Income Tax office or - refer back to your taxes. If you keep copies of them; your W-2's and/or 1099's will be attached to them.

What should i write for a job interview when ask "How would you describe your time at your last employment?"

I work for a medical group as a Medical Office Clerk in white plains ny. but i'm planning to move to Georgia this summer perminately and i'm looking for employment in the medial field down there. I would like to know what are the best positive things i can say about describing my time at my old job to boost my paper.

thanks for helping : )

What should i write for a job interview when ask "How would you describe your time at your last employment?"
True, be honest and sincere because they can always call, but they can legally only ask certain questions.

You enjoyed the position you held and learned a lot from the experience and were a team player and always tried to help others.

I was always on time and put in the extra effort to get the job done correctly, but in a timely fashion.

The experience and knowledge that I have obtained from my present position and my hard work and dedication, I believe that I will be an asset to your company.

Things along that line....

Good luck with your job search...
Reply:You can tell them that it was a very learning experience while working there. You have got a good insight into whetever you worked on. It was a very interesting job and you always liked working for the employer. You always interacted with the Medical officers and have got very good contacts in the medical field. Overall a great experience..
Reply:Adequate, but not career defining.

Is there any way to find the dates of your past employment even when the place may be out of business?

When applying for jobs with the state or some banks, they want to know the exact dates (no estimating) of employment, your exact title, and your starting %26amp; ending salary of every job you've ever held even if it was over 30 years ago and you only worked 1 day there. How in the world do they think you can possibly find this? Does anyone know if there are resources available? Don't know where to start!!! HELPPPPPPPPPP!

Is there any way to find the dates of your past employment even when the place may be out of business?
You can get a print out of your employment history from the Social Security Administration.
Reply:I had a similar issue when I was applying for a security clearance. I had to account for all jobs, and residences for the last 15 years and people that knew me at those locations. What they really want is accountability. It you worked at the Shoparama in June of 1997 for 3 days but you don't remeber which 3 days then estimate. Think about what you were doing before that, why you left and wher you went. If you got anothe job immediately after then the make the start date of that job the stop date of the last. If you were unemployed for a period of time then put those days down.

your credit report can show previous employers and past residences that may jog your memory. Also tax returns will have some of that information. It takes a few weeks to get past tax returns sent, but they'll do it.

The most important thing is to be as accurate as possible and account for each day. When in doubt start on the first of the month and go to the 15th or 30/31st of the month to help fill gaps.

They're not going to throw you in jail because you were a week off some random job you had 8 years ago. Like I said it's just an accountabilty things. Kind of big brother's way of asking where were you and who were you with. As far as titles and salaries only you really know what your title was and how much you made.
Reply:They don't care who you worked for!

They want to see if your work history is consistent, and if you improved your position or made lateral (side-way)moves. They also want to see how much experience you have. They especially want to know why you changed jobs. Were you fired?

Here is your history (as far as I am concerned)

7up bottling Company Saint Louis, Mo. Hired in while attending the Junior year of high school. Duties included unloading and loading the route trucks for following day deliveries. Held job until one year after graduating High school (August 1, 1970 - Oct 29, 1973) Line worker for B.F.Goodrich Co. (Nov. 1, 1973 - Mar. 8, 1980) Even if you had 5 jobs in that period. (don't report short term). Loan officer at B. and B. Motors (Mar. 12,1980 - Aug. 16, 1994). Get the picture? They are only going to check out the last couple jobs (if any)
Reply:You could try to pull your credit report. A lot of times the places and dates are listed.
Reply:If the place is no longer in business, then just pick an approximate date and use it as "exact". If they're not in business - it's not like any one is there to say differently.

And I can't imagine that knowing you started working someplace on April 12th, 1985 to June 25th, 1987 is more significant than knowing that you worked from April 1985 to June 1987. But if the robots need exact dates, and you don't know them - and NO ONE ELSE DOES EITHER...by all means - give them an "exact" date...

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What is in a Tesco Employment Reference?

I know Tesco have a department that deal with there employment references for them and they give staff a generic reference - anyone got any idea what is put in this? how generic is it and what personal information can they give?

What is in a Tesco Employment Reference?
If you shop with them and have a clubcard loads, they will know everything about you including your inside leg measurement.
Reply:From my experience in HR, most employers will only give the dates of employment and position held. Occasionally, one might give salary rate, but this is less likely. They do this to limit their legal liability. If they were to give a poor reference, they might get sued for slander. On the other hand, if they give a positive reference for some and generic reference for others, it could be assumed that any reference that is not positive is, by default, a negative. Therefore, most HR departments (internal and outsourced) give only generic references as a standard practice.

Is non-employment compensation really taxed that high? How can I calculate how much tax I'll pay?

I'm an independent contractor who receives a 1099-MISC for non-employment compensation. I know that my total income for the year will be $24,000 because I get paid the same thing every month regardless of how much or little work I do. I am married, but separated and have lived in our apartment with our son since April and will continue to do so all year, so I can file Head of Household. My son is under 18 and I pay for the majority of his care. I tried to plug my numbers into an online tax site, deductions (standard), credits (I should qualify for EIC and Child Tax) - and it tells me that I hypothetically owe something in the ballpark of $8,000. My expenses are only in the ballpark of about $1500 a year. That can't be right. I can't owe $8000 to the federal and state government on only $24,000 worth of income. I know it's non-employment compensation, but come on - I have no other income. Is this right? Is there another way to figure this stuff up?

Is non-employment compensation really taxed that high? How can I calculate how much tax I'll pay?
If you are an independent contractor, the compensation IS NOT non-employment compensation. The tax rate is actually EXACTLY the same as that of an employee. You just NOTICE it more because you actually have to write the check.

First you deduct actual BUSINESS expenses from gross income to find your tax base. In your case, that appears to be $9,000 ($24K - $15K). Next you pay BOTH halves of FICA (15.3%). That comes to $1,337. Than you figure regular income tax on the remainder. The $8000 is high even if $24,000 is your taxable income. It would have to include penalties for failure to make required quarterly tax payments. You need a professional tax preparer ASAP.
Reply:The income tax "rate" is the same whether its earned and reported via 1099 or w-2. Only dividend and long term capital gains is taxed at a flat 15%.

Call the IRS and let them calc for you....

How do employment agencies work?

If I get a job through an employment agency, where do they get their commission from?

Does the company providing me with employment pay?

Does it come out fo my salary? If so, how does that work? A lump sum or a percentage over a period of time?

How do employment agencies work?
There are two types of employment agencies.

The first, employs you, and pays you an hourly rate, but charges the employing company a higher rate for your

services. That is how they make money. Usually after a three month period the employer can take you on as a permanent employee, but must pay out the agency.

The second is a 'head hunter' type agency. They recruit workers that will be employed directly by the employer.

The head hunter screens resumes, sets up interviews with

the prospective employer, and gets paid a one time flat

fee by the employer for having found a suitable worker.

In this case you are directly employed by the company. Many

companies use head hunters as they do not have to screen resumes. By the time a prospective employee arrives for their interview, the employer knows they have the qualifications necessary for the job and might be a good match.
Reply:There is specific legislation related to Employment Agencies and Businesses (the Recruitment Agencies Act). They are not allowed to charge the ‘candidate’ as their client is the business seeking a worker and not the person seeking work. In this context, if you are recruited into a permanent role by the agency the agency will usually charge a fee to the employer, if you are employed on a temporary basis through the agency the agency is responsible for paying you (including entitlements to statutory holiday pay and maternity etc) and they charge their client business for the service of providing a temporary worker. This charge is usually based upon a margin or percentage of the workers hourly rate. What you need to remember is that the agency is also responsible for paying NI and other costs that an employer would normally pay so the margin they charge is not by any means clear profit. Most recruitment consultants are paid commission based upon the amount of money/business they bring in. It is also worth remembering that to the agency you are not a customer, you are their product and in this context they are not supplying you with a service but rather supplying temp or perm workers to businesses. Sounds a bit cold hearted I know, but if it help to understand this when dealing with the money crazed, sales orientated individuals that tend to work as ‘Rec Cons’. Remember, Recruitment Consultants are sales people!
Reply:the employment agency charge the employer a fee per hour and then pay you direct a lesser amount per hour and they make their profit that way.

the advantage from the employers point of view is that they don't have to retain staff when its quiet and can literally just pick up the phone and say i want a secretary, driver or whatever next week for one week only.

also the employer doesn't have to pay you redundancy and the employment law is much more lenient from the employers point of view although it has changed a lot in recent years.

there was a case a few years ago when a centre was closed down in our city and even though the staff had been employed in the same job and the same place for 12 years they were entitled to no redundancy as they were all agency staff.
Reply:An employment agency takes a percentage of the margin, e.g. if the agency is paid £10 per hour by their client, who you are working for, they will keep a percentage of this, say £2. So you get £8 p/h and they get £2 p/h.

The agency employs you and pays you, you have nothing to do with the client, except you a governed by the r%26amp;r and they are responsible for you while on their property.
Reply:Any company which asks for money from you as an employee for finding them work is breaking the law. As an agency we get our fee from the company, not you. For permanent we will ask for a fee of % of annual salary. For temp/contract we ask the company the wage they want to pay and then put a percentage on top to cover NI contribution, holiday pay and our margin.

What are the distinctions from Employment Agency, Staffing Agency, Headhunters? And how to find them?

Can anyone explain the distinctions from employment agency, staffing agency, and headhunters? Do they offer the same services? If I go for the services, will they charge me? How to look for the agencies? (From yellow pages or ...?) Please recommend some good agencies especially in San Francisco Bay Area. Thank you.

What are the distinctions from Employment Agency, Staffing Agency, Headhunters? And how to find them?
Head hunters is a disrespectful name given to the industry by people outside of the industry. You will never find them by searching under that name.

There are many that use similar naming, but are very different. There are also some that do more than one kind of service.

The key is in the contract you sign with them.

* When they land you a job, does the employer pay their fees, or will you be paying a percentage of your salary for how many months, to the agency?

* When they land you a job, will it be a permanent position, or will it be temporary that could end at any time, with no notice?

If you recently had a job %26amp; am now unemployed, be sure to visit the Unemployment Compensation office PDQ because if you wait until you need the money, you could be at a serious disadvantage.

If you have no experience (you just graduated), there are a lot of jobs you cannot get into. However, your combination of experience and education can open doors for you not open to other people. I suggest you visit some book store %26amp; pick up books that give examples of writing resumes, methods of delivery ... for example, you could have a very nice resume, but if it goes as an e-mail attachment, you could lose a lot of the formating bang impact, unless you put it in a PDF, so you have to know how to do that. You can get software to help package a nice resume, but you need to review how to make a nice resume in the first place. In addition to resume, there is also thw whole package of interviewing and writing thankyou notes after you get interviews.

In the Yellow Pages, on-line or off-line, you can search for

* Employment Agency

* Jobs

* Help Wanted

etc.

You can also locate %26amp; visit stores that sell newspapers from around the world %26amp; the USA ... at such stores there will be special publications that the only thing in there are job openings, reprinted from the classified of newspapers around the USA, and sorted to show job openings by category (e.g. Accounting) and region (e.g. California Bay area) ... after buying several of these, that are in competition with each other, you can subscribe for a few weeks, but warning, these publications usually repeat the ads a week or so after they showed up in the original publications.

By studying the ads, you ought to be able to figure out which are with the actual companies looking for workers, and which are from some kind of agency.

For more ideas, check out

http://www.interviewrx.com/index

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Applying for new job,if I did not mention my last employment will it appear on my personal record?

I was fired on my last job, the supervisor %26amp; I are not in good terms, definitely he will not give me a good feedback.If I did not mention my last employment (work there for a month only) upon background check/ SS# will it appear on my record? Will the new prospective employer find it?

Applying for new job,if I did not mention my last employment will it appear on my personal record?
They only thing employers look for in a background check is your criminal record (if u have one). The only way they would know about your dispute with your last employer is if you put it on your application and they call them, otherwise, no worries your fine. good luck on the job hunt! :D
Reply:If the employer's background check includes a credit check, it can show up. It is better to be honest up front. If the prospective employer finds that you withheld information, it is not something that makes you look very good.
Reply:no..thats not what they look for on a background check. you can leave off any employment you want. its your right and choice.
Reply:well it most likely will but i think you should be honest and upfront about it and tell them what happened you might just get the job anyway .

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of my employment history records?

I am in search of a new job, and would like to be accurate on my employment dates.

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of my employment history records?
Contact HR at each company and ask. They'll tell you.

If I am unsure, I'll write something like Summer 2001 - Fall 2004 or the month if known.

I've never had any questions or trouble doing that.
Reply:Every year I get a copy of my Social Security history... and it includes the years of my employment. If you want to be more accurate to the day, I suggest ordering a credit report or perhaps checking with your State's Income Tax department... they'll be certain to know.
Reply:Go to your former employers and ask them

If you are an indemnitor, can a bail bondsman or bounty hunter show up at your place of employment?

Can the bail bondsman or bounty hunter show up at your place of employment to either collect their fee or gather more information on the person you bonded out? Is that legal?

If you are an indemnitor, can a bail bondsman or bounty hunter show up at your place of employment?
Bail bondsmen\bounty hunters can do pretty much whatever the want. They don't have to abide to any rules to recover their fudgitive.
Reply:Yes, you should read the paperwork you signed when "co-signing". You know have a "contractual arrangement" with the bail bondsman and as such there will not be limits on when, where or how they can contact you.
Reply:absolutely.
Reply:Bondmen are running a service. If they don't get paid, they will hunt down the person that broke that contract. Because of this contract, assuming you signed it too, you may be contacted to help find the person who skipped out on them. They (probably) won't physically harm you, but they could get you on aiding a felon if you don't co-operate. It's all in the contract.

Who are the top employment advertising companies in Ireland?

For example: if you were Jo public the HR mananger from ABC company and you wanted to put an ad in a newspaper or on an employment website to recruit, would you use a particular company that makes your recruitment advertising easy? or would you go direct to that media company, newspaper etc?

Who are the top employment advertising companies in Ireland?
I would look at using Monster.com this is the most popular jobs board in the UK - we use it.

You advertise the position - and it matches up suitable candidates for you to contact

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Can I pay self employment tax on rental income?

I need to build up social security credits before retirement and want to know how I can use rental income to qualify for the self employment tax as it is usually exempt? This is the only real income I have and my husband's income is his pension.

Can I pay self employment tax on rental income?
No, rental income is not subject to SS taxes. It is not considered earned income.

When you retire, you will collect the higher SS benefit either on your account or on your husband's.

If you want to build up your own SS credits, you'll need to either go to work or start a conventional business.
Reply:Social Security benefits pay when you retire from employment. A person with only rental income is not employed. The owner of rental property can still receive that rental income as long as they own the property.

So rental income is outside of the Social Security system, and you cannot use this income to establish credits for Social Security retirement benefits.

How can I find employment as a Death Investigator?

I am looking for employment in the Southeast area (i.e. North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida). Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

How can I find employment as a Death Investigator?
Your question is vague, if you are looking to see if someone has died there is a data base from ssi that will tell you if thie person has died by there ss # or you can look up the name and cross match it with a dob. If you are looking in the ways the person died befor readinfg the m.e"s report it is usually being a police officer or going to medical school and working in the area of the m.e."s office.
Reply:Try the want ads.

What are the benefit of "at-will" employment?

I am just trying to see what is so great about "at-will" employment. You accept a job with certain responsibilities, certain hours and an agreed compensation. As an employee you must fulfill your obligation to come to work and do your job as you agreed or you will be terminated BUT your employer at anytime can change your hours, your pay or your responsibilities and your only recourse is to quit. Why is this considered a better alternative to employment contracts?

What are the benefit of "at-will" employment?
It's mainly better for the business. The only benefit to you is that you can quit at will without worrying about them suing you for violating a contact.
Reply:at will employment is what it is. the bad part of the at will deal:

the employer can come in and say sorry but we dont need you any longer and that is that.

you also get to say i dont want to work here and leave with out giving 2 weeks notice.

the employer will always come out on top because if you list them as a refference they can say that they do not consider you for re employment. this will be based on you leaving without giving them notice. this is also weird because you should be able to do that in the at will status
Reply:For the employee, not much. But good luck finding a better offer.

For the employer, it's a great plan.
Reply:It's better than indentured servitude!

How can I find employment at Southern Georgia Medical Center.?

I am trying to find employment in housekeeping at this hositpal, that is why I ask the question above. I would be so grateful for your help.

How can I find employment at Southern Georgia Medical Center.?
Sir, why are you trying to take jobs away from decent black folks? Racist.

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For the purposes of unemployment compensation, how is full-time employment defined?

Where can I find information on the web containing UPS employment training?

I just started this new job at UPS, and cannot seem to get the hang of all the different types of mail. I need more information about what Employees need to know about their job. I can only seem to find information for UPS Customers. If you know anything about UPS employment and procedures, please let me know. Thanks!

Where can I find information on the web containing UPS employment training?
I'm unclear on this question. What exactly do you need to know?

Do employers get turned off if they see gaps in employment, Is this why I am not getting any interviews?

I been applying for jobs for a month now . But unfortunately there has been no signs of hope. I am starting to lose faith in this whole applying thing.

But today I was thinking about something . I have 1 gap in my employment history. Even though I worked from DECEMBER till FEBRUARY of this year , I didn't update that information in my resume yet.

Do you really think This will make me look bad , infront of a prospective employer?

Do employers get turned off if they see gaps in employment, Is this why I am not getting any interviews?
Yes, it could if you do not explain the gap in employment. Best to update your resume before you send out any more resumes.
Reply:yes
Reply:How ridiculous. No. Steve Jobs the founder of Apple has a MEGA gap in his career. He drifted off to India as a hippie to try to find himself and then came back and thought of the Apple label. You are not getting any interviews for other reasons. It is like SALES out there. Everyone says NO but you only need one person to say YES. You need to try different tactics and to improve the emphasis of your resume. Here are some tips which depend on what type of job you want cause I do not know you.

OK first thing. We live in a fast paced world so right at the front tell them what you are right under your name and address or whatever write a paragraph that summarizes you:

"A sales motivated ideas man who excels at situations XYZ and who relishes a challenge in direction ..."

below this stuff put a section called Principal Skills and then some bullet points with some bumf such as this:

"An entrepreneur who achieves innovative offerings...bla bla bla" then another bullet point etc.

You may even put a fancy line as follows:

"Hot Button: I get turned on by authorities who hire direct"

man that is fancy the hot button line, I used it once and even the Japanese MD liked it, can you believe it?!!!

What they want to know are things such as this:

"how resourceful you are" prove it with an annecdote

"have you got initiative" prove it with some other annecdote.

In fact, whether you had a year out or not makes no difference whatsoever. After all this stuff then you can list your career history and education or whatever. You may not even need the dates. The dates may hinder you. These days they are scared of age discrimination so they do not even want to see the dates. And who cares? What counts in these bullshit resumes is whatyou say for we do not live in Germany and they do not want any proof and people can say anything, so say the right things that they want to hear. Be creative!

To think that the best jobs go to the PhDs is ludicrous. These days it is all a big BUDDY culture and it is all about image, not really about substance. Long gone are the days when the best educated, the most able, the guy who really understands the complex, got the job. Those jobs are now in Japan, China and Korea (maybe still in Germany or Sweden). The rest of the world including the USA is run by some marketing guys and the "supply guys" are simply not here. Look how anything complex fails (Terminal 5 at Heathrow). Nobody in power cares about your qualifications but if you put all of these "gung ho soundbites" you prove to them that you are a "captain of the college basketball team" or an "oxford blue" you are hired. People at the top occasionally realise that they do not know anything. They are aggressive bullies but somehow they forgot that they need the PhD guy there to solve the problem (rather than the MBA guy). In any case do not worry, the kind of scrutiny you are scared of is now only practiced in the Far East. Save for a few companies: Rolls Royce, Boeing, we have lost the lead.
Reply:Employers will often ask about gaps in your employment at the interview. If you don't have a reasonable answer prepared, you might consider coming up with one before your next interview.

However, I don't think anyone screens out resumes before the interview by looking for gaps in employment. That's just silly. Gaps in employment by themselves don't imply anything. If you're not getting any calls, it's probably because your resume is not being placed in front of the right people or your resume doesn't stand out from the crowd.

If you ever have to hire someone, you'll realize what a pain it is to wade through a huge stack of resumes. Most people are just looking for the ones that stand out. If yours doesn't stand out, it may not get more than a 2 second glance.
Reply:yes it could, but usually they ask you why the gaps

What are the short and long-run effects of a tax cut when the economy is at full employment?

What are the short-run and long-run effects of a tax cut when the economy is at full employment and how would this look on the AD/AS diagram?

What are the short and long-run effects of a tax cut when the economy is at full employment?
In short-run there will be right-shift of the Aggregate demand curve along short-run horizontal aggregate supply. Price-level will remain the same, but GDP temporally will increase over normal level.

In long-run employment will move from over-employment to normal level and right-shift of the Aggregate demand curve will be not along the short-run horizontal aggregate supply curve but it rather will move over fixed long-run vertical aggregate supply curve. The effect will be change in price-level while employment will return to normal level (full).

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How do I get employment with a bank?

I kinda have a rocky employment history but I do have about 6 months banking experience plus 6 months in the mortgage business. I finally decided what direction that I wanted to go with my career and I can't get into that position. what can I do?

How do I get employment with a bank?
Go for more education and/or training to make you eligible for the position you want.
Reply:Walk in with a ski mask and pistol and say give me a job

Do employers get turned off if they see gaps in employment, Is this why I am not getting any interviews?

Why is it extremely difficult to find employment with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Health Science?

I recently graduated from college (May 2007) and have been faithfully looking for employment in all arenas of public health in California. I also am interning with a non-profit agency that focuses on the low socioeconomic region of the town I live in, with multiple health issues ranging from prenatal health to HIV?AIDS. The jobs that I do qualify for are extremely low paying and cannot meet the bills that demand money constantly. I am interested in non-profit or public service agencies that are focusing on both domestic and international issues. All governmental or hospital agencies require some sort of connection to an employee that already works in the facility, which I do not have. I am young and a minority which should be an asset to any company, whereas it seems to be counting against me. I would love to gain employment in the Bay Area region, but do not mind travelling for work. Please help me!

Why is it extremely difficult to find employment with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Health Science?
It is difficult because a BA degree does not confer a formidable knowledge base, about two thirds of the courses are General ed units. In grad school, you begin to specialize in a field, where all your courses are in your discipline and you acquire research or applied skills. With a bachelors you need to develop skills along with your degree to become an attractive candidate to employers. You don't mention what type of job you want in public health or what type of work your internship entails and what you're learning(admin, advocacy, clinical)

What kinds of skills do you have that a hospital would need? Do you have quantitative skills to work on research projects? Do you want to work in health education? If so, instruction, curriculum design are some key skills.

Beyond being young and a minority, you need to describe to employers what skills you have to offer. If for instance, there is a job at a prevention/education program in an ethnic minority community and you understand the culture and how to provide information in an effective manner,

and create awareness of say, early detection of breast cancer, you could describe your cross-cultural knowledge as a strength and as relevant to your ability to work with clients, community groups, etc.

Although people with inside connections do have an easier time getting hired, lots of people are hired in the public sector and in medical settings who don't know anyone in the organization.
Reply:Not to be rude, but you say that because you are young and a minority, you should be an asset. I understand age having some positive influence on employers because you may stay longer. However, how does being a minority make you an asset?
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Explain why it is important to have termsand conditions of employment and laws that manage the workplace?

Explain why it is important to have terms and conditions of employment and laws that manage the workplace for employers and employees.

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Explain why it is important to have termsand conditions of employment and laws that manage the workplace?
In a nutshell ... it is a guideline to ensure a profitable working environment with boundaries and legal protection for the employee and the employer in case of a law suit and to ensure the companies rules and regulations at least meet the local minimum requirements. These regulations and laws are fluid and they are adjusted periodically and reviewed and changed as the society evolves or new laws or policies become popular.

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For the purposes of unemployment compensation, how is full-time employment defined?

I'm thinking eight hours a day is full time. If I work full time for three days and then the job ends, can I get unemployment compensation based on the circumstances of the separation from that job?

Don't talk to me about base periods and so on. I know a fair amount about unemployment. My only question is how full-time employment is defined.

For the purposes of unemployment compensation, how is full-time employment defined?
It doesn't matter if you are working full time or not, only if you make enough during the quarter to qualify. I worked 30 hours a week but at a salary of $30 an hour so I qualified for the maximum UI payment. Halftime at 20 hours per week might be 3/4 of the UI payment, and so on.

In your situation, it would depend on your reasons for leaving/being let go from the prior job, and the quarters would come from that last job. If you didn't have enough quarters in the time period, you would get no UI.

Bottom line, do NOT have to be FT, but yes, FT is 40 hours per week.

How do I explain my jaded employment history?

I have a 4 year solid gap in my employment history. I was drunk, and in and out of recovery. I am completely sober now, and have been for 2 1/2 years. While I was in and out of halfway houses and treatment, I worked a job for a day, another one for a few months, a few others. How do I explain this in my resume or at an interview. Everytime I fill out an application I feel I am going to confession. I made a mistake, but before it got really bad, I had good jobs. I have always been promoted to a lead position, and have worked in customer service for about 15 years. I have some college courses completed, but no degree. I need a job bad, and most jobs without a degree, I am overqualified for, I am 36 now, and I really need help. I need a job badly. Also, as luck would have it- two companies I worked for (a combination of 10 years of my life) will not verify my employment unless the place I apply to pays a 'fee' to a third party for information. Who would do that? I wouldn't.

How do I explain my jaded employment history?
You do need to be up front and tell them why their is a gap, as lies will always catch you out (especially if it is covering 4 years).

Tell them enough so they know that your alcoholism was a natural reaction to the stress you were under, but don't tell so much that it sounds like a sob story and you are trying to get sympathy.

Make it clear that those times are behind you, and how much you want to get back to a regular life and regular job. Emphasise all your years of good work and offer to pay the fee to get your information.

Finally another good tip for when you have to deliver bad news is to sandwich it between good news. So begin by relating all of your good experience, describe the few years where you had problems in a matter of fact way, as well as your full recovery and then state your enthusiasm for the role, why you think your experience makes you right for the role and your appreciation for the opportunity and how much it means to you.

There is a job out there for you, don't let things get you down and if you don't get the job, dust yourself off and try again. I think you will again become the hard worker that you naturally are and someone will give you a chance. Good luck.
Reply:Make a resume that focuses more on your skills and strengths than a through job history. Many companies accept a resume in place of an application.

If you are required to have a job history do not list the jobs that lasted less than a month. And when asked about the gap in the history simply state that you took a personal hiatus from the work force; and that now you decided to come back because you are ready to give it your all.

Also the 3rd party system of employment checks I have come across several times. You can try to contact someone that you used to work with and get them to write a general recommendation letter. Other than just list the places. There is no need to volunteer that information, but answer truthfully if asked.

I hope this helps and good luck!
Reply:I went thru this when i got divorced and went into a serious depression. I was on Social Security disability for 3 years. I just kept looking and explained I needed some personal time. I went to every interview looking my absolute best, clothes nails, shoes shined. I finally got a job and even though it wasn't anywhere near what I wanted I took it and stayed for a year. Then when I went job hunting for what I wanted I jus explained that the job was not what I was looking for. I am a RN so its not uncommon to change fields.
Reply:First, congrats on getting your life back on track. That's a major accomplishment that you should be proud of. In regards to your resume, leave the gap and explain it in person. At least than you have your foot in the door and you have the opportunity to show them that you are back on track. There are people everyday who experience huge gaps in their employment history, the best thing you can do is be honest about it and address it up front. Most people are going to understand and if you have what they are looking for give you a shot.

I don't understand the part about the companies not verifying your employment unless you pay a fee to a third party. Most employers will verify references but from the employer not a third party services.

If you can't get your previous employers to verify your employment, can you get refrences from someone who worked with you at these companies? What about other personal references of solid business people, your pastor or clergy person, etc?

Just be honest. Nothing will get you disqualified faster than being caught in a lie, major integrity issue there.
Reply:Just tell them straight up what you did. They legally cant refuse you just because you had some problems, and know you have it all sorted out good for you. I hope that you get the job you need
Reply:First, don't worry about the employment verification thing - that's not that uncommon, and will only come up when a company is basically ready to make you an offer. Many companies do that kind of thing now.

So, I would suggest leaving those dates out of the "employment" section - no one would list a job they only had for one day, right?

Then - put "Family commitments" under the dates. Don't go into any of this in your resume. I don't have solid suggestions to handle the interview - if I think of something, I'll post it - but the resume is supposed to get you TO the interview.

You might also take a look at "Functional" resume styles. They de-emphasize the dates (but, recruiters know that, so it's a mixed bag.) Check out the big job boards - Monster, HotJobs, CareerBuilder - for templates %26amp; suggestions on the layout.
Reply:Be honest. I had time out for a mental health issue and I have been up front about it. I would never want to work for someone that didn't respect an illness and you don't have to give any details that you are not comfortable with.
Reply:You'll be fine just be up front about it. People respect honesty!
Reply:if you want to work odd jobs thru temp services

you will have to explain your job history sooner or later

some places don't care or they check later

and would fire you for not telling.

many places do pay to look up information on people

before they hire them and some do it after or before

promotions.

You can't run from your past but you can work

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Reply:When your at the job intervew,And the boss is nearby,you sneak up on him/her quietly(take your shoes off so they won't hear you) and whisper in their ear quickly -"I really need this job"- then turn and run or moon them.???
Reply:Be Honest.

Its damn scary to admit to it, but when (potential) employers realize you took the steps you needed to, to change your life, and get back on track, most (sadly.. not all .. but hey..) will value that over someone bluffing past a gap they can't or won't explain.

You being honest lets them see you have the potential to improve yourself, and most employers see improvement of the employees as potential improvement of their business.

This they like !
Reply:You'll hear both but I can understand the problem you face. Here is what I would do.

Don't LIE about the time, but DO put down that you were unemployed. When asked, you can say that you "...took time off to find yourself" or perhaps if you feel like fudging a bit more, say you "Took time off to help a friend start a business which never got off the ground." (Where is the friend? Lost track of him after you left his employ....) The only problem with this is that you need to keep up the lie anytime you speak of that period of your life. The "finding myself" line fits in quite well with the 'out of work' aspect of the time frame.

Don't let the interview dwell on that aspect. Explain that you finally found a place of peace in your life where you feel you can be of great service to any company in the field desired. Ask questions which show you to be competent in the field, interested in the job (and in the company) and (above all) NOT DESPERATE. Put forward the front which says "It's rare that someone can both 'take time off' to "find themselves" and rarer still be able to come back with a solid work ethic and the drive to be useful in the industry.:" If you word this right and keep your eye contact this can be a plus in your corner and not a negative on your resume.

Again, I'm not advocating you LIE, but to put a fresh polish on an old tarnish in your work history.

What are the employment opurtunuties after getting an associate degree ?

I am Varun from India and I going for studying associate degree in science at US. Please tell me that can we get any employment after the associate degree.

What are the employment opurtunuties after getting an associate degree ?
you will need to talk with your college about that they usually will help you find a job.

What is the best way for an American to begin a search for employment in an Asian country (specifically Korea)

I am hoping to move to Korea and of course I need to have gainful employment before I can actually move over there for longer than 6 months.

Any advice on how one would start a search for employment abroad would be appreciated.

Thank you

What is the best way for an American to begin a search for employment in an Asian country (specifically Korea)
If you want to work in South Korea, you can easily find employment teaching English. All you need is a Bachelor's Degree. My advice would be to read over the information on the websites below, and start applying for jobs. Definitely do some research before you agree to any job, because some of these job offers are scams.
Reply:I bet the first step would be to learn to speak Korean. You can't hardly find any job in a foreign country if you don't speak their language. There are overseas employment companies (you would be called an expatriate or expat for short) but you have to watch those companies very carefully. I worked in and out of some of the Arabic countries for years. I was in a special situation where I got to keep my own passport. That's uncommon, usually you have to give your passport to your sponsor and they issue you a temp. Basically an I.D. card saying who you are there with. So you really can't even leave the country without your sponsors approval. That is something you really need to find out before you go.

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If your employer asks you to sign a new employment contract , can you refuse?. What are your rights?

I have been employed with the same firm for 3 years and they are revising the employment contract. What would my rights be if I don't agree with the terms? Thanks You.

If your employer asks you to sign a new employment contract , can you refuse?. What are your rights?
You have a right not to sign. You also have a right to not work there anymore.
Reply:The employer can do whatever he wants.

If the new contract changes the job substantially, you would be entitled to unemployment benefits if you quit.
Reply:Employers can change anything within contracts when they feel the need to. . Just like they can fire you without reasons alot of the time. . If you truly do not agree with the new terms than talk to your supervisor and see if maybe you can come to a agreeable contract, if not, contact the department of labor and see what they tell you. Good luck.

What is "Insured employment" (pertaining to filing for unemployment benefits)?

I wanted to file for unemployment but one of the guidelines is that you must have been in "insured employment" for X amount of days... I was a contract worker for about a year and a half (mostly getting atleast 38 hours a week sometimes even more) with no benefits from my temp agency.

Will I qualify?

What is "Insured employment" (pertaining to filing for unemployment benefits)?
you work for the temp agency not for whomever you were actually performing duties. has the temp agency terminated your employment? do they have other work for you? the problem of agency work is in most states it is not covered under unemployment due to the fact the job is "temporary" and you know it when you start to work for them. as a contractor you work for yourself.

you need to file for unemployment the worst that can happen is you don't qualify for benefits. every case is decided on it's own merits so the only way to know for sure is to file and if denied appeal. websites all give general information about qualifying but there are exceptions to every rule and filing is the only way to know.
Reply:The question is.. Were taxes and Social Security taken out of your pay? If so, you should qualify if they can't give you further work.
Reply:some states would consider you a casual employee or partime in which case you would not qualify, especially if you received a 1099

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What is the importance of terms and conditons of employment for a employee?

what is the importance of terms and conditons of employment for a employee?

What is the importance of terms and conditons of employment for a employee?
Well, it's important to know what things are required at the job in question. Such as some companies require the employee to sign a non-compete contract.
Reply:it details exactly that -

if an employers manual or HR Guide indicates that employement is "at will" -

it means at the will of the company - they can lay you off or fire you without cause at any time regardless of your performance or seniority -

these are the terms that most companies operate under -

keep in mind - you can be fired or laid off anytime - there are no guarantees and no state agency will get you your job back

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How much privacy an I entitled to for my perscription (adderall) at a urinary screen related to employment?

I am to take a drug test for employment in a few days. I have a legitimate perscription for Adderall, but chose to not tell most people about this or my ADHD due to the varing opinions, many of which are negative. The test will be given at a lab, and I know that I have to let the lab people know about my perscription. I prefer to keep my privacy about this matter as much as I can. Do I have the right to have my medications be private from my employer? Also, does the lab have an obligation to tell my employers all information, includint that I tested positive for methamphedimine but that I had a perscription for it? I would love to hear from people who know the laws about this matter or those whom have had an experience that they know from. Thank you!

How much privacy an I entitled to for my perscription (adderall) at a urinary screen related to employment?
I administer drug testing for employers. If the test were to come back positive for amphetamines, the result will go to a Medical Review Officer (MRO). If it's positive for m-amp, the specimen will go thru additional testing to determine whether it's an Rx or crystal (the test differentiates the d %26amp; l isomers). The MRO's role is to determine whether or not there is a valid medical explanation for the positive result (i.e. valid prescription). The result is then reported accordingly. The employer does not have the right to know what medications you're taking, only that the test went to the MRO for review. This is considered protected medical information and thus falls under HIPAA.
Reply:You're going to test positive for amphetamines so I would suggest you advise the lab and your HR department before hand.

You don't have to go into a long explanation, just let them know it's on prescription.
Reply:Tell the people at the lab about it but do not stop there bring in your prescription bottle so they can verify the info. I take Concerta for AD/HD and had to take a drug test they did not tell my employer since I was on it for a medical condition and had a prescription. I would call the lab and ask in general terms what they need as proof for prescriptions that might show up on the test.
Reply:I've had a few drug tests in my time and I'm on prescription barbiturates for epilepsy (very old drug but it still works). Anyway, I've never had a problem. Some tests can isolate the prescription meds. The one time they didn't in my experience, the lab merely confirmed the prescription with the pharmacy and did not pass on any details to my new employer. In fact, I don't think they are allowed to if you pass the test.
Reply:Pre-employment screenings are limited to a specific list of drugs, including hallucinogens, narcotics, amphetamines and THC. When you go for your test, they will give you a piece of paper specifying what you are being tested for. I can assure you your Adderall will not show up. If you have a prescription for a substance that will be detected by the test, it will be excluded.

As for your employer not finding out what medications you're on, you have no privacy. If you become part of a group insurance plan through your employer, the employer will have full access to your medical records. If not, an employer can purchase access to your complete medical records.

Get used to it, privacy no longer exists, except as a fond memory.

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Reply:You need to tell them you are taking it and why, if you don't tell they will believe you were hiding something.

Job description changed from time I accepted offer to employment contract signing?

Hi Folks-

I applied for a job with a specific title and description. After some negotiation, I happily accepted the position. However, after I received the contract I noticed that the job description and title was slightly different (with same pay, but lower rank). I still would like to work for this company, but I probably wouldn't have applied for the position if I saw the NEW description/title. The HR folks say this is just an internal paperwork issue, but I don't want the NEW title or position description. To date, I have not signed the employment contract and am waiting to hear back from them on this issue.

How do I handle this situation diplomatically so that I get them to honor the position we agreed upon AND I avoid pissing off my new employer with my request?

Job description changed from time I accepted offer to employment contract signing?
talk to the person who liked you the most during interview and tell him/her that HR said it is only for paper work so if they could keep what they advertised. If they really want you, they shouldnt' have a problem
Reply:Approach the hiring manager and explain that you received the paperwork but that the title and rank are different than discussed. If you sign as is, the 'paperwork' problem will become 'what you signed' and that will impact your feeling toward the company.
Reply:You cannot force them to give you a particular rank. Decide if you would rather take the job with the description and rank that are in the contract or not work for them. If you would rather not work for them than take the job with the description and rank that are in the contract, tell them and give them the option to either give you the rank and description that you will accept or not hire you. If you would rather take the job with the description and rank that are in the contract than not work for them, then sign the contract, wait a reasonable amount of time, and then ask for a promotion to the rank you want.

What can I tell them in the interview when they ask why I left my previous employment?

I have absolutely no idea why I was terminated. Everything was going well. I had just finished up two large projects, both on tight schedules, and everyone was pleased with my work. I got along well with all my colleagues, and never had any complaints from clients. I was completely blindsided by the termination.

I was with this employer for 6 months as a temp, then 1 year as a permanent employee. When it was time for my performance evaluation, all the comments were good, but all the scores were marked as low. My boss offered to give me a good reference. It just doesn't add up.

So now I need to look for work, but how do I explain why I left my previous employment when I, myself, have no idea?

What can I tell them in the interview when they ask why I left my previous employment?
If i was you i would try to find out. Ask your old boss - say you would like to know so that if you were lacking in a certain area then you can improve yourself in your next workplace. Hopefully your old boss will reveal the reasons.

If he/she doesnt then try to find out from old workmates. It is good for you to know.

When they ask why you left your previous employment be honest. Honesty is always the best policy. Tell them exactly what you have said - that you were a temp for 6 months then became a permanent employee (this will look good for you). Then tell them about your performance evaluation - the good comments and then tell the truth and say that your previous employment were happy with you and you dont know why the position ceased. You could guess and say "perhaps the position was no longer needed, or perhaps they had to cut costs and reduce staff".

Sometimes in an interview they will just go on to the next question because you have given an answer - even if they dont realise that the answer didnt really answer their question!!!

Best of luck
Reply:The best answer you can give that will not make you look stupid is..........you left your previous employer to advance your career options........ you felt you had gained what you could from the previous employer and it was time to move on. It had nothing to do with your salary or wages. You felt you needed to move on and grow. I hope this helps. Good Luck to you.
Reply:Pursuing career advancement. Seeking better opportunities, etc.
Reply:The truth that's all, don't worry if u are professionally good u will get another job.

There are many reasons for services being terminated, other than inefficiency. It includes reducing the manpower, financial distress, and mostly in such scenarios the juniors get the sack according to their efficiency. There are other pressures that work also so don't worry to much. U got a long way to go u will be going through these situations with u or a friend, Chin Up and tell the truth and carry on Good Luck
Reply:You can say it just wasn't the right fit, or that your position was downsized.

If your boss is willing to give you a good reference, ask them what they are going to say when the new employer asks them why you left. Or get the reference in writing, and just say your company downsized.
Reply:Maybe the company down-sized and eliminated your position entirely? Doesn't hurt to talk to your ex-boss since he/she offered to give reference. Ask whether the termination is performance related, and if so, don't argue or justify, ask him/her to give pointers on how to improve.
Reply:tell them you decided to move on and that left because you felt it was time to find a new better job one that would challenge you more and better suits your interests
Reply:You say that you wanted try new avenues !!
Reply:Talk to your old boss first but perhaps you could say you needed a new challenge as there was no room for self development in your old job. Good luck. xx
Reply:Tell them the truth!....that you don't know Why either, and they ought to find out from your ex-employer--and that would be doing you a favour too!

When you say all this real candidly, it will also give ideas to this new HR dept how much they need to streamline their own methods.
Reply:Say you were laid off due to cost cutting in the company
Reply:tell them its none of their f business
Reply:It's a sad fact, but as so-called "at will" employees, we get to keep our jobs only as long as it pleases our employers, and we can be discharged at any time without cause. Note that this is not the same thing as being fired because you fit into a particular cagetory (i.e., being a woman or a particular ethnic minority). That kind if thing is technically illegal in most jurisdictions, and most employers don't want to go anywhere near that one... the lawsuits can be pretty costly.

Most of the time when somebody is fired, they get something called a "pink slip," and on it you normally find some short little sentence about why you are being discharged. "Position eliminated" is a common one when there's a layoff. Once I had a job that was a total wrong fit, and after six months both me and the employer agreed to part company. On that pink slip it simply said "Skills not compatable with position." Did you get something like a pink slip? If so, what does it say? That might give you something to start with.

If your former boss actually said that they'd give you a good reference, I guess we can take them on their word and if that's true, then you could say that you left your prior job because your position was eliminated. That's so common these days that nobody really cares.

Now, most former employers actually won't say anything about a former employee in terms of being a "reference" because they are so allergic about possiblity liability, so all they'll typically do these days is verify dates of employment and they stop there. I don't know what your last employer will do, since it sounds like they're not acting in the most responsible way in the world, but just keep in mind that most people don't give references. And most hiring people don't really take them seriously even if they are given, since most people are only going to list references who they know will say good things about them, so there's an inherent lack of validity in the whole process of references.

I know it's hard to really internalize this, but remember that one door that closes means that others that you didn't even know about can open. After that six month gig at the wrong company in the wrong job, I didn't know what I was going to do... But I ended up taking a job with a large company working with a very cool bunch of people, and really found an environment where I could do extremely well. I ended up getting a number of promotions, and at the point where I was getting a little bored, they really went out of their way to get me into doing something new... which is how I ended up relocating to Singapore from the United States to take on some new responsibilities working in Southeast Asia. I've been with this company for almost six years now, and none of it could have happened if I didn't loose that dreadful job with the other company! Same kind of new possibilities can come up in your case now that the last door shut - - making new ones potentially open for you!

Stay positive, and you'll do great!

What private agencies are there in UK that provide employment advice for those with disabilities?

I've seen disability employment advisers in Job Centres for years, but they have been useless- not sure whether from incompetence lack of motivation

Having given up on the state sector, I though that private organisations might prove more fruitful (I don't mind paying)

What private agencies are there in UK that provide employment advice for those with disabilities?
There are a few

I used The Shaw Trust, I used them. In the end I found my own job but they still gave me £200.00. They are a charity so you don't pay.

I think the problem with the job centre advisers is they are looking for employer who will take on a disabled employee from the goodness of their hearts, a sort of 'poor little crip, lets give them a chance'. Whereas they should be saying "we have an outstanding candidate, any equipment you need because they just happen to have a disability will be paid for you would be lucky to have them work for you.
Reply:Try Remploy, before the government shuts them down.

It's OK if you don't mind paying but you don't have to it's your right to be treated fairly. Remploy had my son in a job within 2 weeks, give it a go.

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What do you do when a prior employer jeopardizes your chance for new employment by a negative reference?

Being considerd for employment in Oregon and while doing my background check a prior employer was negative in saying I was not elgible for rehire. Background is I relocated from the midwest to Arizona for a management position with a paper company. Several months after employment the company went through a firing blitz %26amp; the new manager from day one was biased making comments about my age and pay and from the start I could not do anything right. He also offered to let me out of my relocation contract worth 20K + if I would quit. The employment ended for me three months later with his decision to move in another direction of team building and giving me several weeks pay after 8-9 months of employment, I was never counseled, written up or given any discipline. Now a possible employer came back saying the HR mngr said i was not rehireable. This companys policy has always been to only verify dates of employment and title. Now prospective employer feels I may have done something wrong.

What do you do when a prior employer jeopardizes your chance for new employment by a negative reference?
Get a lawyer to write a threatening letter to the old employee. If you can document the fact that you got severance pay, that would go a long way toward proving that you were not fired for wrongdoing.

If you don't get a lawyer, you may find yourself managing the grill at McDonald's.
Reply:There is NOTHING you can do about it. If a potential employer asks about it, just tell them honestly what happened. Otherwise, deal with it.

Can the sole officer and employee in a corporation require himself to obtain a CPA license for employment?

I know that one of the requirements for being able to deduct educational expenses, regardless of whether or not it qualifies the employee for a new trade or business, is that the employer requires the further education in order for the employee to retain his/her current employment status. In this case, the employee in question is the sole officer and employee of an S corporation. He has an Illinois Real Estate Broker's License and decided that it would be beneficial to also obtain a CPA license to use in conjunction with the RE Broker's license. Can he require himself to obtain a Master's of Science in Accountancy degree to get the 30 qualifying hours for the CPA exam, thus allowing him to deduct the expenses?

Can the sole officer and employee in a corporation require himself to obtain a CPA license for employment?
The employee is making things very difficult for himself here. The requirements outlined relate to being able to deduct education expenses as a job-related expense on Schedule A. This would, of course, be subject to the 2% of AGI floor. One would also have to demonstrate the link between obtaining the degree and the employer's business.

The solution is simple. Claim Lifetime Learning Credit. To obtain the credits that will be acceptable to the employee's state Accountancy Board will almost certainly require him to attend an accredited institution (although there are a few very good schools who do not qualify). The only issue is that there are AGI ceilings above which one cannot claim the credit. However, if the employee has such a high AGI the 2% floor for deducting on Schedule A will be correspondingly high, thus limiting the deduction in any case.
Reply:Theoretically, any corporation (S or otherwise) has by-laws. If he puts the

requirement into his by-laws, then he would be required to adhere to

those laws and/or face whatever punishment is built into the by-laws

(if any). Or ... be sued by the Corporation. He'll have to take that up with

the Corporation's CEO :)

That being said, the IRS would be the deciding factor here as to whether

or not the process of adhering to the by-laws would justify a tax deduction.

With such a small corporation, its not clear to me if the IRS would

"pierce the corporate vale" and make him adhere to the IRS laws

about training for individuals (which can sometimes be deductible, but

not always).

Remember that the by-laws of a corporation are not laws in the state

sense - they merely state the normal operating procedures for the company.

At best, failing to adhere to by-laws gets you a law-suit, not a jail term.

That being said, if you failed to follow by-laws in pursuit of some sort

of state crime (say, larceny), the failure to follow standard procedure can

be used as evidence against you in state proceedings.
Reply:You have a number of issues. If the corporation is paying you to go to school you have the benefits to a 2% shareholder issue.

If you wish to deduct as a work related expense the problem is that a CPA license will qualify you for a new line of work and is not a requirement of your current job.

I think the best choice is to structure things so you can use the Life time learning credit.

Can the sole officer and employee in a corporation require himself to obtain a CPA license for employment?

Why is it possible to have multiple equilibria below the level of full employment in the Keynesian model?

Why is it possible to have multiple equilibria below the level of full employment in the Keynesian model of income/output determination? How can we reach full employment?

Why is it possible to have multiple equilibria below the level of full employment in the Keynesian model?
Actually, it is my understanding that full employment is not the main goal of Keynesian economics. That system was made primarily to ensure economic stability sufficient to prevent future deflations and depressions like what were once commonplace in America--happening every few years, read your history--from about the late 1880s to the late 1930s. With the age of Robber Barons, concentration of wealth in the hands of a *very few* by the companies really started to become an economic force that was mainly destructive to society, as when ordinary working people *ran out of liquid assets*, either money or property to barter, whole economic sectors were prone to collapse. There would be food to buy but no one able to buy it, for example.

Keynesian economic systems work mainly through a combination of bank policy and political leniency in social welfare programs for citizens who are out of work, to create a system by which people by and large *don't* run out of money. Inflation is an issue with these systems, because what you are doing really is having government and political policy *intercede* and compensate for the worst excesses of Big Business so that people's lives aren't ruined and sent headlong into the gutter every few years with each downturn. And this makes the process less than ideal, since the primary tools government has to keep ordinary people *in money* are either deficit spending or inflation of currency (the "print more money" solution). Never mind that Big Business *itself* has a perpetual grudge against this sort of thing as the Fat Cats/CEOs generally only get their jollies on when they can make *hideously bad* profits after bad profits after good ones....meaning, to put it in lyrical terms, "I want it all/I want it ALL/ I want IT ALL/ And I WANT IT NOW/"

Even if it means having the bottom 80-90 percent of the population *ruined* economically. But I digress...

Point is, Keynesian economics, as flawed as it was, actually *allowed* Big Business as usual to keep on going without so much overtly socialist government policy going on (assuming you prefer mere social welfare policy to ones of property seizure and forced redistribution--on a scale much larger and *much* more direct than any sort of income tax). It allowed capitalism as we know it to carry on without letting the bottom end of society get so bad that labor and anarchist movements take root either socially or politically.

But *no*, we couldn't have that, could we? Nope, we had to let the yuppie/CEO/greedheads *break that*. And replace it with what exactly? A Tax CUT and Spend policy designed to *bankrupt* government both politically and morally to such a degree that it can never intercede on the citizen's behalf against the Almighty Corporate ever again....

And I have news for you. If our elected government *cannot* stand between ordinary people and *monstrously* huge Big Business....*Nobody will* stand up for us. No one can, the difference in size, scale, and *concentration of wealth* is too great.

But again....I digress, sorry. It's easy to confuse the economic with the societal and political when Keynes is in the discussion isn't it? ^_^

The point really is....full employment was never the agenda. *Stability* at any price was the agenda. Protecting the Rich Guys from their own Greed and its Societal Consequences was the agenda. And why was this....?

Look to France for your answer. When people get so poor and so desperate that they can't buy *bread*, the words "Let them Eat Cake" are not a legitimate answer. They are an incitement to riot. And kill.

The *miracle* in all of this is that there is still enough resiliency left in the tattered ruins of our nation's safety nets that we can *tolerate* losing a whole city--New Orleans to Katrina--and be too busy with Iraq and with Anna Nicole Smith to run riot in the streets because *another city* in America sank into barbarity.

The question remains...how much longer do the CEOs who have backstabbed us all dare to push their luck, now that *their* safety net is gone?

Thanks for your time. ^_^ I am sure everyone and his primate next-o-kin will hate me now and give me the thumbs down....
Reply:This is an incredibly complicated question, but two factors I've not seen in other answers are 1. the natural creation of the Keynesian model of a floor for wages under which workers are actually financially discouraged from working via social welfare programs. This keeps (to some extent) big business from exploiting the common man b/c at a certain point they risk losing their workforce if they take away another benefit. 2. (I'm editorializing a bit here) Based on his suggested policy approach, Keynes seems to believe that 100% employment potentially sacrifices progress at crucial times (IE WWII, the tech boom of the 90s) b/c there is no reserve workforce to immediately increase productivity when the opportunity to do so presents itself. These factors, combined with the Keynesian safeguarding of the lower class through gov't programs seem to generate an optimal employment level below 100%.

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If you are asked to go for a pre employment medical can you still be unsuccessful in getting the job?

I have been for a pre employment medical at the organisations expense and i was wondering if I can still be unsuccessful at getting the job. If that's the case why waste my time and their money in the first place.

If you are asked to go for a pre employment medical can you still be unsuccessful in getting the job?
Employers typically use the pre-placement physical or medical exam to determine drug use and physical capacity to do the job.

The reason for this is to prevent people with drug problems from working in a position where they can do harm to others (as well as themselves). Most job require some kind of physical demand (yes, even desk jobs where a person may need to sit and work on a computer). A screen to determine physical capacity again allows the employer to prevent someone from doing work that may harm them.

All said, job offers are typically contingent on meeting this medical screening.

Good luck and I am sure you'll do great.
Reply:you are able to getting your job,it s only fail on if you in health problem.

How do I get my resume noticed when I have great skills but no outside employment history?

I have been a small service busines owner (2-8 clients per month) and have terrific computer skills, customer service skills, administrative skills and other useful skills that a company may value but no outside employment references. I have good personal references and letters of references from clients also. No college degree yet (in the works) How do I also display my education if I am a current student but don't want to be penilized for attending college while working.

How do I get my resume noticed when I have great skills but no outside employment history?
Here's what I have learned from making a very recent career change with a nice salary upgrade: Never EVER assume your skills are non transferrable!

I had a professional do my resume. I disagreed with some of the things she put on it. For one I would have never listed my graduate schooling as I didn't attain a masters. I quit due to illness. I looked upon it as a 'failure.' She assured me it wasn't. Turns out my new boss was impressed by my education.

She stressed my organizational skills. I thought that was wasted space. She assured me it wasn't. That caught my new boss's eye too. My new job is pretty much completely based upon organization.

I worked in the family dining industry for 20 years. My customer service skills translated very well into the postition I now have in HEALTH CARE!!!

Never EVER think that you can't do what you want to "because..."

I once felt like you--locked into things, but no more! Go for it! Even if you don't get hired this particular time, you will gain a whole wealth of experience in other ways! Best wishes to you!

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Oh--and one more thing--Never walk into an interview (actually you should call it an "appointment" ) and say something like "I know you're looking for this, but I can..." On NO! You tell them how you would "be an asset and fit nicely into their organization because..."

And ask your most reliable and impressive clients if they would mind acting as references for you.
Reply:I truly am pleased if my answer has been of help to you. From experience I know that we tend to think "I've only ever done this, so what else could I possibly do?" I'm so glad you didn't just sitck with that mindset and limit yourself. Best of luck! Report Abuse

Reply:Oh--and don't discount college profs for references either. Report Abuse

Reply:Finding a job when you have so little to offer in the way of what you describe will be tough, but you have to persevere if you want to succeed. All I can say is "Hang in there."
Reply:You can have a very good resume' by just listing properly what you have mentioned. Under work experience/jobs - list the company, in this case it happens to be your own, where you have worked. Give it an appropriate name if you have not already. Under the education part of the resume', list what you have completed, and another section as "in-progress". Employers looking for a completed degree may not be interested yet, but many will look at what you have accomplished already and perhaps be interested in employing you.
Reply:First of all, you'll never get penalized for working while attending school, that is always looked upon as a positive attribute. Secondly, being persistent and possibly utilizing a curriculum vitae instead of a resume may be a way of showing off these 'soft skills' you have by explaining them through customer satisfaction figures and references... Unfortunately, recruiters tend to look at experience first ahead of intangible skill.
Reply:Instead of having the typical resume, you can have a skills section:

Start off with your name, etc, then

list out your qualifications:

Administrative %26amp; Computer

bullet some successes you have

Customer service:

Sales: Grew company from XX to YY over 5 years.

This needs to be tailored to the job you are applying for. You need to be able, through your resume, to show that you have the skills required fr the job you are applying for.

Education: BA degree in Business (or whatever), expected June 2008) is fine. It shows you are getting it at night and it hasnet interifered with your reent jb success.

What type of job do you want?

You need to find some people who do that job, and get them to refer you into their company.
Reply:You could put on there some previous volunteer work or you could say that you worked for a friend, family member, church some type of organization basically saying that you like to work with people and you get along great with people and you have no problem with doing what you are asked to do.

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