2/8/12
Breakup App
Here is a singles application to tell you when your Facebook crush is single. Well I guess this will be great for the single minded person. Good Luck.
2/7/12
Employment Laws
Here are some employment laws that people think exist. Well recheck yourself and remember that you are in an at will state. In other words anything goes, and this includes you.
as per the website screw you guys ..... here you go
Everyone tells me they know their employee rights. Some are even dumb enough to tell their employers they know their rights. The problem is, most of you are getting your legal information from courtroom TV shows or coworkers who know less than you do. Before you mouth off about your rights, here are some laws that most employees think exist - that don't.
• Wrongful termination
If you live in Montana, your employer can only fire you for just cause. Otherwise, they can fire you for any reason or no reason at all. They don’t have to have a good reason. They don’t even have to give a reason in most states. Arizona has a law based on the Montana law, but they took the "just cause" (and some other pro-employee stuff)out of it.
• Right to your file
No federal law requires private employers to allow employees to inspect or copy their own personnel files. Some states require employers to allow you to look at your file. Fewer allow you to copy items in your file. Many times, the only way you’ll find out what’s in your file is if you sue and you get it with a Request for Production, or if you subpoena it in unemployment or other proceedings.
• Breaks
No federal law requires employers to offer any work breaks for anything, even meals. Some state laws do require work breaks, but it’s not a majority. No law requires bathroom breaks, but it's probably a health issue, so OSHA might protect you if your employer denies bathroom breaks. If you're a nursing mother, you're entitled to an unpaid break to express breast milk if your employer is big enough. Some states also offer protection for nursing moms taking breaks.
• Hostile environment/harassment
Hostile work environment is not illegal. Harassment is not illegal. Bullying is not illegal. Hostile work environment or harassment due to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, color, taking Family and Medical Leave, whistleblowing, or some other legally-protected status is illegal.
• Free speech
Only government employees have free speech protections, and those are very limited. You can be fired for your speech in the workplace or outside the workplace if you work for a private employer. You can't be fired for speaking on behalf of coworkers in order to improve work conditions or for objecting to something illegal, but be very careful to make sure you're protected before you speak out.
• Privacy
There is no law giving you privacy in your work emails or internet usage. If your employer is going to listen into or record phone calls, there are legal restrictions. You also have privacy rights in your medical information. There is no federal law protecting your social security number, but California and New York do offer limited protection against employers displaying your number.
• Right to work
Right to work doesn’t mean your employer can’t make you sign a non-compete agreement or restrict your ability to work for competitors after you leave. What it means is they can’t make you join a union in order to work there. Some states, but not all, are right to work states. If your company tells you that signing a noncompete agreement is meaningless or that it won’t be enforced, they are lying to you.
• Retaliation
There is no law prohibiting an employer from retaliating against you for reporting or objecting to policy violations, ethical violations, bullying, or jerkish behavior. Only if you do something that puts you in a legally protected category are you protected from retaliation. Examples would be objecting to discrimination, making a worker’s comp claim, or taking Family and Medical Leave.
• Discrimination
Discriminating against you for being you is never illegal. Favoritism, nepotism, being a jerk, are not illegal. Discrimination based on age, race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, color and genetic information are illegal.
• Individual liability
As much as it may give you joy to sue your boss personally, you probably can’t. Federal and many state discrimination laws, Family and Medical Leave Act (in some states - the courts disagree on this), and most other laws simply don’t allow it. The one exception is wage and hour violations. Some state discrimination laws do hold supervisors liable for violations. But what’s the point? Unless they’re rich, you probably won’t be able to collect anyhow.
Well that's wrong. What can I do about it?
Since most people think these laws exist, maybe it's time for them to actually be passed. Email your congressperson and state representative now and complain if you don't like the fact that you're not protected. Here are some places to find out how to contact your representative in Congress:
as per the website screw you guys ..... here you go
Top Ten Employment Laws You Think Exist – That Don’t
• Wrongful termination
If you live in Montana, your employer can only fire you for just cause. Otherwise, they can fire you for any reason or no reason at all. They don’t have to have a good reason. They don’t even have to give a reason in most states. Arizona has a law based on the Montana law, but they took the "just cause" (and some other pro-employee stuff)out of it.
• Right to your file
No federal law requires private employers to allow employees to inspect or copy their own personnel files. Some states require employers to allow you to look at your file. Fewer allow you to copy items in your file. Many times, the only way you’ll find out what’s in your file is if you sue and you get it with a Request for Production, or if you subpoena it in unemployment or other proceedings.
• Breaks
No federal law requires employers to offer any work breaks for anything, even meals. Some state laws do require work breaks, but it’s not a majority. No law requires bathroom breaks, but it's probably a health issue, so OSHA might protect you if your employer denies bathroom breaks. If you're a nursing mother, you're entitled to an unpaid break to express breast milk if your employer is big enough. Some states also offer protection for nursing moms taking breaks.
• Hostile environment/harassment
Hostile work environment is not illegal. Harassment is not illegal. Bullying is not illegal. Hostile work environment or harassment due to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, color, taking Family and Medical Leave, whistleblowing, or some other legally-protected status is illegal.
• Free speech
Only government employees have free speech protections, and those are very limited. You can be fired for your speech in the workplace or outside the workplace if you work for a private employer. You can't be fired for speaking on behalf of coworkers in order to improve work conditions or for objecting to something illegal, but be very careful to make sure you're protected before you speak out.
• Privacy
There is no law giving you privacy in your work emails or internet usage. If your employer is going to listen into or record phone calls, there are legal restrictions. You also have privacy rights in your medical information. There is no federal law protecting your social security number, but California and New York do offer limited protection against employers displaying your number.
• Right to work
Right to work doesn’t mean your employer can’t make you sign a non-compete agreement or restrict your ability to work for competitors after you leave. What it means is they can’t make you join a union in order to work there. Some states, but not all, are right to work states. If your company tells you that signing a noncompete agreement is meaningless or that it won’t be enforced, they are lying to you.
• Retaliation
There is no law prohibiting an employer from retaliating against you for reporting or objecting to policy violations, ethical violations, bullying, or jerkish behavior. Only if you do something that puts you in a legally protected category are you protected from retaliation. Examples would be objecting to discrimination, making a worker’s comp claim, or taking Family and Medical Leave.
• Discrimination
Discriminating against you for being you is never illegal. Favoritism, nepotism, being a jerk, are not illegal. Discrimination based on age, race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, color and genetic information are illegal.
• Individual liability
As much as it may give you joy to sue your boss personally, you probably can’t. Federal and many state discrimination laws, Family and Medical Leave Act (in some states - the courts disagree on this), and most other laws simply don’t allow it. The one exception is wage and hour violations. Some state discrimination laws do hold supervisors liable for violations. But what’s the point? Unless they’re rich, you probably won’t be able to collect anyhow.
Well that's wrong. What can I do about it?
Since most people think these laws exist, maybe it's time for them to actually be passed. Email your congressperson and state representative now and complain if you don't like the fact that you're not protected. Here are some places to find out how to contact your representative in Congress:
2/6/12
Enable Right Clicks
Ever wonder how you can enable right click on websites. This is the trick to bypassing the script that prevents you from saving anything from a website. The goal is to disable the Java script that is preventing you from right clicking.
Firefox Add on
Firefox Add on
2/5/12
Track Cash
These new tiny transistors are capable of tracking cash that I will not be surprised that in the near future this method will be used to capture bank robbers, drug felons, etc.
2/4/12
RoboType
Always writing the same responses over and over again. This handy software was made to make your life easier. Why copy and paste when it can be done in short hand and automated. It's a must have for lawyers and business men whose time is precious.
2/3/12
Google Cloud for Office
If you enjoying Google Cloud, there is good news for Office users. Now you can install Google Cloud on all of your Office applications. It's a plus for both sides to use Cloud services to the fullest. I am just proud that Microsoft is setting aside its differences.
Office Google Cloud
Office Google Cloud
2/2/12
GoPayments
Looks like Intuit is tagging along on mobile payments to go and now it's in competition with Paypal and Square. Who's next? If your interested, then feel free to sign up, rates vary.
2/1/12
Girl Scouts go Mobile
The Girl Scouts of American have gone mobile. Now you can purchase your next Girl Scout cookies using the company GoPayments application from Android.
1/31/12
Cleanup after Win 7 SP1
Already installed Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 and noticed that the installation diminished your drive space. Here is how to uninstall the Service Pack 1 backup files that you don't need any more. I just don't understand why Microsoft doesn't cleanup this up automatically. It's already installed, so why take up more of my drive space.
1/30/12
Virus Cleaner
Here is a great repair shop Virus Cleaner that from time to time always saves my life. It's recommended to be used with your other virus scanning software's.
1/29/12
Control Any Folder
Tired of not having ownership to your own computer folders. This software will help you modify access to your computer folders.
1/28/12
Disposable Email
Looking for a temporary email so that you can either check out a website or download stuff online. Mailnator does a good job of it and password free. All you then have to do is remember the email address and from time to time, check your mail at Mailnator. It's that easy.
1/27/12
Motherboard Beep Codes
Have a motherboard and want to know what those beeping codes mean. This is the utility to use to help you decode those difficult motherboard codes.
1/26/12
Having Internet Connection Problems
This software should repair your Internet repair problems should your computer one day stop responding. Although this is not a guarantee that it will fix the problem. It sure does a great job on getting your computer back online.
1/25/12
Use Magic Jack with Android
As per the recent hack, you can easily make calls from your Android phone using Magic Jack. Here is the how to information. Whether it works or not, I am not sure but it's worth to try.
Magic Jack Utility
CSipSimple
Magic Jack Utility
CSipSimple
1/24/12
PayPal for Android
If your in search of the PayPal application for Android. Many Android user's could be out of luck because of the new update. So here instead is the manually link for the application.
1/23/12
Google Earth for Android
Now Google Earth can go where ever you go with your Android phone. Now there is no reason not to follow anyone including yourself using Google Earth.
1/22/12
Bypass Win 7 Login
Want to bypass the entire Windows 7 Login screen. This is how you do it. What sounds difficult, is very easy to do with these small little steps.
1/21/12
Disable Chrome PDF Viewer
Using Chrome but want to disable it's PDF Viewer. Well this is how you do it so that you can decide later on how you want to view your PDF's.
Directions:
A - Open the Google Chrome Brower.
B - Go to the address bar and type in about:plugins.
C - Press Enter on your keyboard.
D - Locate Chrome PDF Viewer in the list of of installed plug-ins.
E - Click the associated Disable link.
Directions:
A - Open the Google Chrome Brower.
B - Go to the address bar and type in about:plugins.
C - Press Enter on your keyboard.
D - Locate Chrome PDF Viewer in the list of of installed plug-ins.
E - Click the associated Disable link.
1/20/12
Tablet Review Sheet
Looking for a Tablet to do your computing. Here's the recent Tablet Review Sheet to help you purchase the best Tablet for your money.
Tablet Sheet
Tablet Sheet
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