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hankintexas wrote:I will be starting a new job next week. Thanks for everything!

VoiceofReason wrote:

WildBill wrote:Come on guys. This thread has nothing to do with unions.

My point is not about unions or political parties. My point is that we criticize anti-gunners for labeling all gun owners as a group without bothering to do a little research and learning the truth for themselves, then on this forum we do the same thing.

I could go on but I believe most people get my point. By grouping and labeling people we think we know, we alienate potential allies and we need all the allies we can get.

ScottDLS wrote:While we're at it... ALL 50 states are "at will employment" states, subject to limitations of Federal and State law. So it doesn't really help to say Texas is "at will". So is Massachusetts....and the all the other states. I gues we can say.... "Since the US is an "at will" employment country..."

There is a Federal "public policy" exemption to at will employment...the firing or employment contract is clearly contrary to public policy (e.g. requires illegal behavior, discriminates based on race, etc.). Most states including Texas also have this "public policy" exemption at the state level.

Texas and about 12 others don't recognize the "implied contract" of an employee handbook, unless it is part of a written contract.


Well at least I don't have to join the labor union...

hankintexas wrote:My resume is prepared and being floated as of today. I will not divulge the company name as some of the employees may be on this page.

Keith B wrote:

WildBill wrote:

Jusme wrote: If they have no written policy, then it's not a policy,it's arbitrary. It does sound like someone has a grudge against you in some other area.

I think this is more likely the case.

A friend of mine was recently fired for giving her opinion.
She was asked by a VP for her honest opinion about how the HR department was handling a certain issue.
He reported their conversation to the HR department.
She was fired for "spreading lies" about them.

Sounds like a good opportunity for a lawyer to take up a retaliation case against them. These types of tactics are a VERY good way for a company to lose a lot of money.

Jusme wrote: If they have no written policy, then it's not a policy,it's arbitrary. It does sound like someone has a grudge against you in some other area.

VoiceofReason wrote:

WildBill wrote:This may anger some of the forum members, but when one is at work, you are supposed to talk about work related issues, not guns, shooting or hunting.
I agree that what you discuss on your breaks or at lunch is not the company's business, but if on work hours I suggest avoiding the discussions.
If you can't be fired for free speech, you can be fired for wasting time and not working.

I have no problem with that, as long as it is administered fairly and equally across all subjects including but not limited to: politics, religion, golf, the news, jokes. etc. and not just guns or whatever other subject someone decides they don’t want people talking about.