JeanHeartbroken papa bearGatineau, QuébecRegistered Userregular
Who cares if Jacob's an agree slut? That's his own prerogative
"You won't destroy us, You won't destroy our democracy. We are a small but proud nation. No one can bomb us to silence. No one can scare us from being Norway. This evening and tonight, we'll take care of each other. That's what we do best when attacked'' - Jens Stoltenberg
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant that he found attractive simply because he and his wife viewed the woman as a threat to their marriage, the all-male Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
The court ruled 7-0 that bosses can fire employees they see as an "irresistible attraction," even if the employees have not engaged in flirtatious behavior or otherwise done anything wrong. Such firings may be unfair, but they are not unlawful discrimination under the Iowa Civil Rights Act because they are motivated by feelings and emotions, not gender, Justice Edward Mansfield wrote.
...
But Nelson's attorney said Iowa's all-male high court, one of only a handful in the nation, failed to recognize the discrimination that women see routinely in the workplace.
"These judges sent a message to Iowa women that they don't think men can be held responsible for their sexual desires and that Iowa women are the ones who have to monitor and control their bosses' sexual desires," said attorney Paige Fiedler. "If they get out of hand, then the women can be legally fired for it."
Nelson, 32, worked for Knight for 10 years, and he considered her a stellar worker. But in the final months of her employment, he complained that her tight clothing was distracting, once telling her that if his pants were bulging that was a sign her clothes were too revealing, according to the opinion.
He also once allegedly remarked about her infrequent sex life by saying, "that's like having a Lamborghini in the garage and never driving it."
Knight and Nelson - both married with children - started exchanging text messages, mostly about personal matters, such as their families. Knight's wife, who also worked in the dental office, found out about the messages and demanded Nelson be fired. The Knights consulted with their pastor, who agreed that terminating Nelson was appropriate.
Knight fired Nelson and gave her one month's severance. He later told Nelson's husband that he worried he was getting too personally attached and feared he would eventually try to start an affair with her.
Nelson was stunned because she viewed the 53-year-old Knight as a father figure and had never been interested in starting a relationship, Fiedler said.
...
Knight is a very religious and moral individual, and he sincerely believed that firing Nelson would be best for all parties, he said.
"While there was really no fault on the part of Mrs. Nelson, it was just as clear the decision to terminate her was not related to the fact that she was a woman," he said. "The motives behind Dr. Knight terminating Mrs. Nelson were quite clear: He did so to preserve his marriage.
"I don't view this as a decision that was either pro-women or opposed to women rights at all. In my view, this was a decision that followed the appropriate case law."
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JacobkoshGamble a stamp.I can show you how to be a real man!Moderatormod
Hey chu, did I read somewhere that mim has reported in from bootcamp? How is she doing?
she didn't say much. i got a letter basically saying: here's my address, here's the stuff i can't be sent, here's the stuff i can be sent, please give my info to any PA people who want to write me.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant that he found attractive simply because he and his wife viewed the woman as a threat to their marriage, the all-male Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
The court ruled 7-0 that bosses can fire employees they see as an "irresistible attraction," even if the employees have not engaged in flirtatious behavior or otherwise done anything wrong. Such firings may be unfair, but they are not unlawful discrimination under the Iowa Civil Rights Act because they are motivated by feelings and emotions, not gender, Justice Edward Mansfield wrote.
...
But Nelson's attorney said Iowa's all-male high court, one of only a handful in the nation, failed to recognize the discrimination that women see routinely in the workplace.
"These judges sent a message to Iowa women that they don't think men can be held responsible for their sexual desires and that Iowa women are the ones who have to monitor and control their bosses' sexual desires," said attorney Paige Fiedler. "If they get out of hand, then the women can be legally fired for it."
Nelson, 32, worked for Knight for 10 years, and he considered her a stellar worker. But in the final months of her employment, he complained that her tight clothing was distracting, once telling her that if his pants were bulging that was a sign her clothes were too revealing, according to the opinion.
He also once allegedly remarked about her infrequent sex life by saying, "that's like having a Lamborghini in the garage and never driving it."
Knight and Nelson - both married with children - started exchanging text messages, mostly about personal matters, such as their families. Knight's wife, who also worked in the dental office, found out about the messages and demanded Nelson be fired. The Knights consulted with their pastor, who agreed that terminating Nelson was appropriate.
Knight fired Nelson and gave her one month's severance. He later told Nelson's husband that he worried he was getting too personally attached and feared he would eventually try to start an affair with her.
Nelson was stunned because she viewed the 53-year-old Knight as a father figure and had never been interested in starting a relationship, Fiedler said.
...
Knight is a very religious and moral individual, and he sincerely believed that firing Nelson would be best for all parties, he said.
"While there was really no fault on the part of Mrs. Nelson, it was just as clear the decision to terminate her was not related to the fact that she was a woman," he said. "The motives behind Dr. Knight terminating Mrs. Nelson were quite clear: He did so to preserve his marriage.
"I don't view this as a decision that was either pro-women or opposed to women rights at all. In my view, this was a decision that followed the appropriate case law."
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant that he found attractive simply because he and his wife viewed the woman as a threat to their marriage, the all-male Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
The court ruled 7-0 that bosses can fire employees they see as an "irresistible attraction," even if the employees have not engaged in flirtatious behavior or otherwise done anything wrong. Such firings may be unfair, but they are not unlawful discrimination under the Iowa Civil Rights Act because they are motivated by feelings and emotions, not gender, Justice Edward Mansfield wrote.
...
But Nelson's attorney said Iowa's all-male high court, one of only a handful in the nation, failed to recognize the discrimination that women see routinely in the workplace.
"These judges sent a message to Iowa women that they don't think men can be held responsible for their sexual desires and that Iowa women are the ones who have to monitor and control their bosses' sexual desires," said attorney Paige Fiedler. "If they get out of hand, then the women can be legally fired for it."
Nelson, 32, worked for Knight for 10 years, and he considered her a stellar worker. But in the final months of her employment, he complained that her tight clothing was distracting, once telling her that if his pants were bulging that was a sign her clothes were too revealing, according to the opinion.
He also once allegedly remarked about her infrequent sex life by saying, "that's like having a Lamborghini in the garage and never driving it."
Knight and Nelson - both married with children - started exchanging text messages, mostly about personal matters, such as their families. Knight's wife, who also worked in the dental office, found out about the messages and demanded Nelson be fired. The Knights consulted with their pastor, who agreed that terminating Nelson was appropriate.
Knight fired Nelson and gave her one month's severance. He later told Nelson's husband that he worried he was getting too personally attached and feared he would eventually try to start an affair with her.
Nelson was stunned because she viewed the 53-year-old Knight as a father figure and had never been interested in starting a relationship, Fiedler said.
...
Knight is a very religious and moral individual, and he sincerely believed that firing Nelson would be best for all parties, he said.
"While there was really no fault on the part of Mrs. Nelson, it was just as clear the decision to terminate her was not related to the fact that she was a woman," he said. "The motives behind Dr. Knight terminating Mrs. Nelson were quite clear: He did so to preserve his marriage.
"I don't view this as a decision that was either pro-women or opposed to women rights at all. In my view, this was a decision that followed the appropriate case law."
SIGH. So she was a threat to his marriage, despite her not being remotely interested in him, let alone willing to begin an affair. I cannot believe this was deemed a legitimate reason for firing a good employee. Why not just impose a dress code if her "tight clothing" is causing you pants bulges?
(V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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JeanHeartbroken papa bearGatineau, QuébecRegistered Userregular
Who cares if Jacob's an agree slut? That's his own prerogative
This is truer than you know.
That's from a PS1/N64 game I presume?
"You won't destroy us, You won't destroy our democracy. We are a small but proud nation. No one can bomb us to silence. No one can scare us from being Norway. This evening and tonight, we'll take care of each other. That's what we do best when attacked'' - Jens Stoltenberg
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant that he found attractive simply because he and his wife viewed the woman as a threat to their marriage, the all-male Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
The court ruled 7-0 that bosses can fire employees they see as an "irresistible attraction," even if the employees have not engaged in flirtatious behavior or otherwise done anything wrong. Such firings may be unfair, but they are not unlawful discrimination under the Iowa Civil Rights Act because they are motivated by feelings and emotions, not gender, Justice Edward Mansfield wrote.
...
But Nelson's attorney said Iowa's all-male high court, one of only a handful in the nation, failed to recognize the discrimination that women see routinely in the workplace.
"These judges sent a message to Iowa women that they don't think men can be held responsible for their sexual desires and that Iowa women are the ones who have to monitor and control their bosses' sexual desires," said attorney Paige Fiedler. "If they get out of hand, then the women can be legally fired for it."
Nelson, 32, worked for Knight for 10 years, and he considered her a stellar worker. But in the final months of her employment, he complained that her tight clothing was distracting, once telling her that if his pants were bulging that was a sign her clothes were too revealing, according to the opinion.
He also once allegedly remarked about her infrequent sex life by saying, "that's like having a Lamborghini in the garage and never driving it."
Knight and Nelson - both married with children - started exchanging text messages, mostly about personal matters, such as their families. Knight's wife, who also worked in the dental office, found out about the messages and demanded Nelson be fired. The Knights consulted with their pastor, who agreed that terminating Nelson was appropriate.
Knight fired Nelson and gave her one month's severance. He later told Nelson's husband that he worried he was getting too personally attached and feared he would eventually try to start an affair with her.
Nelson was stunned because she viewed the 53-year-old Knight as a father figure and had never been interested in starting a relationship, Fiedler said.
...
Knight is a very religious and moral individual, and he sincerely believed that firing Nelson would be best for all parties, he said.
"While there was really no fault on the part of Mrs. Nelson, it was just as clear the decision to terminate her was not related to the fact that she was a woman," he said. "The motives behind Dr. Knight terminating Mrs. Nelson were quite clear: He did so to preserve his marriage.
"I don't view this as a decision that was either pro-women or opposed to women rights at all. In my view, this was a decision that followed the appropriate case law."
SIGH. So she was a threat to his marriage, despite her not being remotely interested in him, let alone willing to begin an affair. I cannot believe this was deemed a legitimate reason for firing a good employee. Why not just impose a dress code if her "tight clothing" is causing you pants bulges?
I love how HE might cheat on his wife but its not his problem its the assistants
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JacobkoshGamble a stamp.I can show you how to be a real man!Moderatormod
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant that he found attractive simply because he and his wife viewed the woman as a threat to their marriage, the all-male Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
The court ruled 7-0 that bosses can fire employees they see as an "irresistible attraction," even if the employees have not engaged in flirtatious behavior or otherwise done anything wrong. Such firings may be unfair, but they are not unlawful discrimination under the Iowa Civil Rights Act because they are motivated by feelings and emotions, not gender, Justice Edward Mansfield wrote.
...
But Nelson's attorney said Iowa's all-male high court, one of only a handful in the nation, failed to recognize the discrimination that women see routinely in the workplace.
"These judges sent a message to Iowa women that they don't think men can be held responsible for their sexual desires and that Iowa women are the ones who have to monitor and control their bosses' sexual desires," said attorney Paige Fiedler. "If they get out of hand, then the women can be legally fired for it."
Nelson, 32, worked for Knight for 10 years, and he considered her a stellar worker. But in the final months of her employment, he complained that her tight clothing was distracting, once telling her that if his pants were bulging that was a sign her clothes were too revealing, according to the opinion.
He also once allegedly remarked about her infrequent sex life by saying, "that's like having a Lamborghini in the garage and never driving it."
Knight and Nelson - both married with children - started exchanging text messages, mostly about personal matters, such as their families. Knight's wife, who also worked in the dental office, found out about the messages and demanded Nelson be fired. The Knights consulted with their pastor, who agreed that terminating Nelson was appropriate.
Knight fired Nelson and gave her one month's severance. He later told Nelson's husband that he worried he was getting too personally attached and feared he would eventually try to start an affair with her.
Nelson was stunned because she viewed the 53-year-old Knight as a father figure and had never been interested in starting a relationship, Fiedler said.
...
Knight is a very religious and moral individual, and he sincerely believed that firing Nelson would be best for all parties, he said.
"While there was really no fault on the part of Mrs. Nelson, it was just as clear the decision to terminate her was not related to the fact that she was a woman," he said. "The motives behind Dr. Knight terminating Mrs. Nelson were quite clear: He did so to preserve his marriage.
"I don't view this as a decision that was either pro-women or opposed to women rights at all. In my view, this was a decision that followed the appropriate case law."
SIGH. So she was a threat to his marriage, despite her not being remotely interested in him, let alone willing to begin an affair. I cannot believe this was deemed a legitimate reason for firing a good employee. Why not just impose a dress code if her "tight clothing" is causing you pants bulges?
Raven, you and I both know that, as women, we find ALL men irresistibly attractive, and it's only their incredible self control that stops the world from being a 24/7 bonefest.
And this man was losing his self control, what was he to do?!
My dress made me feel like an actual slut. Bought it online so I took a risk in terms of fit. Turns out, my boobs would just not be tamed.
It was pretty flattering otherwise though.
I didn't realise you were from the mirror universe.
Cameras, man. Who knows what the hell goes on in there. At least my hand-painted Jack Bauer portrait can still be appreciated.
wait, did you paint that?
Yeah man. It's the only good art I've ever done. It actually looks like Kiefer Sutherland.
(V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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AManFromEarthLet's get to twerk!The King in the SwampRegistered Userregular
All right, enough of Sweet Lady G for one night.
It's my best friend's birthday this weekend and for the first time in two years we're all in town at the same time so it's gonna be a pretty liquid diet.
Going to the German restaurant in Tampa on Sunday.
Gonna eat so much meat and drink so much He'Brew: the Chosen Beer.
I hope this time we can refrain from having the more conservative members of the group shout random questions about Obama at me in between shots.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant that he found attractive simply because he and his wife viewed the woman as a threat to their marriage, the all-male Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
The court ruled 7-0 that bosses can fire employees they see as an "irresistible attraction," even if the employees have not engaged in flirtatious behavior or otherwise done anything wrong. Such firings may be unfair, but they are not unlawful discrimination under the Iowa Civil Rights Act because they are motivated by feelings and emotions, not gender, Justice Edward Mansfield wrote.
...
But Nelson's attorney said Iowa's all-male high court, one of only a handful in the nation, failed to recognize the discrimination that women see routinely in the workplace.
"These judges sent a message to Iowa women that they don't think men can be held responsible for their sexual desires and that Iowa women are the ones who have to monitor and control their bosses' sexual desires," said attorney Paige Fiedler. "If they get out of hand, then the women can be legally fired for it."
Nelson, 32, worked for Knight for 10 years, and he considered her a stellar worker. But in the final months of her employment, he complained that her tight clothing was distracting, once telling her that if his pants were bulging that was a sign her clothes were too revealing, according to the opinion.
He also once allegedly remarked about her infrequent sex life by saying, "that's like having a Lamborghini in the garage and never driving it."
Knight and Nelson - both married with children - started exchanging text messages, mostly about personal matters, such as their families. Knight's wife, who also worked in the dental office, found out about the messages and demanded Nelson be fired. The Knights consulted with their pastor, who agreed that terminating Nelson was appropriate.
Knight fired Nelson and gave her one month's severance. He later told Nelson's husband that he worried he was getting too personally attached and feared he would eventually try to start an affair with her.
Nelson was stunned because she viewed the 53-year-old Knight as a father figure and had never been interested in starting a relationship, Fiedler said.
...
Knight is a very religious and moral individual, and he sincerely believed that firing Nelson would be best for all parties, he said.
"While there was really no fault on the part of Mrs. Nelson, it was just as clear the decision to terminate her was not related to the fact that she was a woman," he said. "The motives behind Dr. Knight terminating Mrs. Nelson were quite clear: He did so to preserve his marriage.
"I don't view this as a decision that was either pro-women or opposed to women rights at all. In my view, this was a decision that followed the appropriate case law."
SIGH. So she was a threat to his marriage, despite her not being remotely interested in him, let alone willing to begin an affair. I cannot believe this was deemed a legitimate reason for firing a good employee. Why not just impose a dress code if her "tight clothing" is causing you pants bulges?
Raven, you and I both know that, as women, we find ALL men irresistibly attractive, and it's only their incredible self control that stops the world from being a 24/7 bonefest.
And this man was losing his self control, what was he to do?!
Ugh.
Unless they're nice men.
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Rear Admiral ChocoI wanna be an owl, Jerry!Owl York CityRegistered Userregular
edited December 2012
I just
I don't even
If someone feels they can't control themselves why should that be anyone else's problem
That man is a terrible person
Rear Admiral Choco on
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CambiataCommander ShepardThe likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered Userregular
She replied to my text messages. She must want to sex me.
"If you divide the whole world into just enemies and friends, you'll end up destroying everything" --Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
+5
Rear Admiral ChocoI wanna be an owl, Jerry!Owl York CityRegistered Userregular
I had just enough for laundry. Can't fucking find it.
There was a website someone once linked it [chat] about minor inconveniences that at the time seem really irritating. Any clues? Because this was my worst one.
Posts
I may have the most hair of anyone in this thread
certainly the most of the male [chat]ters
after the world ended, it appears to have been instantly replaced by an identical world
i bet the mayans weren't expecting that
You were actually Elldren yesterday.
Picard and the Romulan Commander.
It would seem we are not completely dissimilar. In our hopes. Or in our fears.
Yes.
Perhaps then, one day.
Yes. One day.
I had many similar experiences with my roommates from China last year.
Ooh, I really like that dress! Also, my small-chested jealousy is in full-swing at the moment :P
This is truer than you know.
now you need to make an archvillain called The Implication
PSN/XBL: Zampanov -- Steam: Zampanov
Starting from Halloween, I grew a beard to pass as Santa. It was successful.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/21/bosses-irresistible-workers_n_2348381.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2019953376_apusirresistibleattractionfiring.html
I can't
Leopard-skin parachute pants aren't the kind of thing I expected to see in an online game
Well, outside of Second Life anyway. But that doesn't exactly qualify as a game
I remember when D&D invaded SL many years ago. It was glorious. I have pictures, somewhere
truly this is our darkest hour
PSN/XBL: Zampanov -- Steam: Zampanov
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cDLZqe735k
ay yo bob-bee!
Well, thank goodness that potential home-wrecking temptress was stopped time!
alt: Iowa is a terrible backwards place.
I didn't realise you were from the mirror universe.
I could also use the address.
https://twitter.com/Hooraydiation
What in the fuck
SIGH. So she was a threat to his marriage, despite her not being remotely interested in him, let alone willing to begin an affair. I cannot believe this was deemed a legitimate reason for firing a good employee. Why not just impose a dress code if her "tight clothing" is causing you pants bulges?
That's from a PS1/N64 game I presume?
Cameras, man. Who knows what the hell goes on in there. At least my hand-painted Jack Bauer portrait can still be appreciated.
I love how HE might cheat on his wife but its not his problem its the assistants
wait, did you paint that?
Raven, you and I both know that, as women, we find ALL men irresistibly attractive, and it's only their incredible self control that stops the world from being a 24/7 bonefest.
And this man was losing his self control, what was he to do?!
Ugh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5MujSumsV0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDSXAEz8PfM
Yeah man. It's the only good art I've ever done. It actually looks like Kiefer Sutherland.
It's my best friend's birthday this weekend and for the first time in two years we're all in town at the same time so it's gonna be a pretty liquid diet.
Going to the German restaurant in Tampa on Sunday.
Gonna eat so much meat and drink so much He'Brew: the Chosen Beer.
I hope this time we can refrain from having the more conservative members of the group shout random questions about Obama at me in between shots.
Unless they're nice men.
I don't even
If someone feels they can't control themselves why should that be anyone else's problem
That man is a terrible person
I lost one quarter.
I had just enough for laundry. Can't fucking find it.
But personal responsibility! She should just own up to the fact that she was dressed like a whore and whaaratlgblaglablasdbm;sfnk
Fuck it I can't do Poe's law
There was a website someone once linked it [chat] about minor inconveniences that at the time seem really irritating. Any clues? Because this was my worst one.