...One of the FMLA laws that was revised was it entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. The FMLA also includes certain military family leave provisions. The Department of Labor issued a Final Rule on February 25, 2015 revising the regulatory definition of spouse under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. The Final Rule amends the regulatory definition of spouse under the FMLA so that eligible employees in legal same-sex marriages will be able to take FMLA leave to care for their spouse or family member, regardless of where they live. This will ensure that the FMLA will give spouses in same-sex marriages the same ability as all spouses to fully exercise their FMLA rights. The effective date for the final rule is March 27, 2015. So what that is saying now is that it does not have to be a man that a woman is married to and the partner of the woman as long as they are married can also have leave. It does not have to be the opposite sex no more. It as well says that it does not have to be the state that you were married in as well. About time it is changes. The Department has moved from a “state of residence” rule to a “place of celebration” rule for the definition of spouse under the FMLA regulations. The Final Rule changes the regulatory definition...
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...regarding how they take care of their hair. SCREENING: 1. How many adult members of this household are 13 years old and above? 2. Who are they and what are their respective age, sex, starting from the oldest down to the youngest? (Interviewer: Record answers in your probability selection key table. To choose your probability respondent, use this selection key table. Talk to the chosen qualified respondent but first ask the following three additional screening question.) 3. Do you have a member of the family or a close relative who works for a shampoo company? Have (Terminate Interview) 1 Not have 2 4. Do you have a member of the family or a close relative who works for an advertising agency? Have (Terminate Interview) 1 Not have 2 5. Do you have a member of the family or a close relative who works for a market research agency? Have (Terminate Interview) 1 Not have 2 (Interviewer: If respondents answer to Q3 to Q5 are all “not have,” then he/she is qualified for further interviewing.) I would now like to ask you for your cooperation in answering a number of questions. Our pretest of this questionnaire showed we are able to complete it in about 30 to 40 minutes. That’s about how much time I am asking you now for this interview. (Interviewer: Wait for respondents’ consent and then proceed: If respondent refuses to cooperate, record this in your field report and go on to the next random household.) | |Q6 ...
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...I can finally go to the town called, Forever. The one I hear has everything from,blue skies,to fresh grass,even to the soft, cold breeze. It’s Jan. 1,4001,and I never thought that my parents would let me leave our town called, Ever borough. My parents are so stricted, I wonder why they would let me go away so far. I pull up to a big, old, black and white gate. Beside the gate stood two tall, strong men. They asked me for my pass. The pass lies in my hand, uncrumbled and untouched. I give the pass to one of the men,who was wearing all black clothes. The gate creeps open with a whistling sound. It was cold there and I had never felt such a breeze like it had. The two men took me to a place where I would be staying. They said “welcome to...
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...reasons as to why individuals remain in an abusive relationship this can stem from the dynamics of the relationship in itself to the abused individuals own conflicts due to past trauma. As an individual who works with survivors of domestic and sexual violence I will provide one insight into this question. It is important to understand various dynamics that play an essential role into why individuals remain in abusive relationships; however, if you fixate on this and this alone you will be left baffled. Even when you think you know why they choose to stay unless you have done extensive work with that particular client you may not know all the dynamics. I have clients who for the first few months are actively ready to leave the relationship and even do so, then turn around after 6 months and return to the abusive relationship. I have learned to educate myself on the topic and by understanding the complexity has helped me to be present in the moment with clients regardless of where they are in the process. One of the most common reasons is because often they are told if they leave the...
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...TIER 2 Version 11/15 Tier 2 of the Points Based System – Policy Guidance This guidance is to be used for all Tier 2 applications made on or after 19 November 2015 CONTENTS Contents PART 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 5 Categories in Tier 2 ............................................................................................................. 5 Care Arrangements for Children .......................................................................................... 6 Private Foster Care Arrangements ...................................................................................... 7 Switching ............................................................................................................................. 7 Switching from a Tier 4 or Student category into Tier 2 (General), Tier 2 (Sportsperson) or Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) ................................................................................................. 8 Self-assessment using the points based calculator ............................................................. 9 PART 2: TIER 2 (INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER) .............................................................. 9 Attributes ............................................................................................................................. 9 Minimum skill level ...................................................
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... Father: John! Where are you going in this time ? John: You have no right grounded me in this house. Mother: How can you be so rude to your own father, John. John: Shut up! You both just leave me alone. Father: Just leave him, dear! And John, you are not allowed to step in this area as long as you do not apologize to both of us, your parents. John: Whatever! (walking sound) Narrator : Then,John leaves his house. This is not the first time he had been grounded by his parents due to he always play truant at school causes him to be forced to drop out from school. The anger of John finally burst out and he ran out from his house. Then,you guys guess where did John going ? He going to his best friend house and he stays there for a few weeks. (receive call sound) John: Hmm? Why does Aunt Amy call me at this moment early in the morning ? It is 6 o'clock now. Narrator :John feel surprised and he quickly picks up the phone. Aunt Amy: Hello is that John ? John: Yes, Aunt Amy, why you are so nervous? Aunt Amy: Listen, John, I hope that you calm down after hearing this news.Your parents had just met their maker a few hours ago. They can't escape from the fire that happened in your house at 2am just now. (phone dropping sound) John, are you there ? Did you still listen ? Hello ? Narrator: A few days later, after the funeral... Aunt Amy: John, you must cheer up and take good care of yourself. You are still very young, you have to stay strong...
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...Looking into Where the Sidewalk Ends Have you ever asked questions, or thought about what is behind the scenes. Why does it seems like only children use their imagination anymore? I think the poem, Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein is saying that exact thing. This poem is talking about a place that is peaceful, with no problems. But not just anyone can go to this place, and only the people with the eye to see it realize it is there. The first two line is the poem stats, “ There is a place where the sidewalk ends, and before the street begins,” That right there makes me think automatically this might be about something magical, or something where you have to think outside of the obvious and use your imagination. Which it seems like it gets more and more difficult for people to do these days. To me everything is a yes or a no. Or a straight forward answer this poem is already in the first two lines making me think that maybe there is more out there then what we see to a natural eye, you may just have to look outside of the big picture and see the small pictures. Line thee and four make me think a little bit, the state, “and there the grass grows soft and white, and there the sun burns crimson bright.” This changes up my thought because the grass growing soft and white makes me think it is almost like snow. The grass at this place is not the normal weird color green and itchy like we normally have in our yards, so again this is making me think this place maybe...
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...Sometimes I think that it's better to never ask why Where there is desire There is gonna be a flame Where there is a flame Someone's bound to get burned But just because it burns Doesn't mean you're gonna die You've gotta get up and try try try Gotta get up and try try try You gotta get up and try try try Eh, eh, eh Funny how the heart can be deceiving More than just a couple times Why do we fall in love so easy Even when it's not right Where there is desire There is gonna be a flame Where there is a flame Someone's bound to get burned But just because it burns Doesn't mean you're gonna die You've gotta get up and try try try Gotta get up and try try try You gotta get up and try try try Ever worried that it might be ruined And does it make you wanna cry? When you're out there doing what you're doing Are you just getting by? Tell me are you just getting by by by Where there is desire There is gonna be a flame Where there is a flame Someone's bound to get burned But just because it burns Doesn't mean you're gonna die You've gotta get up and try try try Gotta get up and try try try You gotta get up and try try try Gotta get up and try try try Gotta get up and try try try You gotta get up and try try try Gotta get up and try try try You gotta get up and try try try Gotta get up and try try try Drive by – Train On the other side of a street I knew Stood a girl that looked like you I guess thats deja vu But I thought this can't...
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...Christine! Your voice captivates me until this very day. How much have I loved you back then! Act 2 New manager : What do you want, phantom? Phantom : I have told you many times, I do not wish to see Carlotta perform Faust tonight. She cracks like a toad. I want Christine to play the lead role. New manager : In a heated voice. This is outrageous! Carlotta is loved by everyone and she is the best singer out there! Carlotta will be playing the lead, whether you like it or not! Phantom : Menacing voice. Be warned! My anger when I am displeased is unmatched. Fulfill my request, or suffer the consequences! Act 3 Stage Player : Next up, the beautiful…Carlotta! Carlotta : Smiles, tries to sing. No sound comes out, looked shock. Others boo. Crashing sound sfx. Phantom : You have been warned, of what will happen if I am displeased. Act 4 Christine : Let go of me! Phantom : No, you must come with me. Christine : Why are you doing this to me? The accident, it was you?! Phantom : Without a doubt, yes. They displeased me. Christine : That does not explain why you brought me here to your cellar you call a home! Phantom : I wish to bring you here so I may keep you for only a few days. And make you fall in love with me. Christine : This is insane! I wont love you. Not now, not next time, NEVER! Phantom : I will make you. You WILL LOVE ME. Christine : What kind of man are you? Hiding behind a mask and forcing me to love you? Coward! Proceeds to knock off mask. Mask...
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...DEADLY DECISION A PLAY BY GANYAM DOROTHY DOOM (MRS) DEDICATION This play is dedicated to God the creator of heaven and earth who has constituted the institution of marriage, right from the times of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. AUTHOR’S NOTE Deadly Decision is fictional. The names of the characters and places mentioned in this book may sound familiar but its all a mere coincidence. INTRODUCTION The play is a story of two girls who grew up in the same village and started their secondary school education also in the same school, but for financial constraints and cultural affinities the other girl is not given the opportunity to complete her secondary education. While the other one had the privilege to attend the educational status she desired despite marriage. Unfortunately for Aisha, she marries against her will and gets pregnant which eventually leads to her death. This story tries to depict the situation boys and girls are faced with when it approaches the choice of marriage and education as well as the roles some parents play when it comes to this delicate aspect of the life’s of their children. CHARACTERS Aisha : The Hausa young girl who dropped out for Marriage. Udoo : Aisha’s friend Mama Udoo : Udoo’s Mother Papa Udoo : Udoo’s Father Alhaji Audu : Aisha’s Uncle Mama Aisha : Aisha’s Mother Gema : Udoo’s husband Terfa : Aisha’s husband Sammy : Terfa’s friend Mama Ichan : Udoo’s Neighbor Female Patients : pregnant women...
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...I chose for my observation subject a California strawberry. The strawberries were already in my refrigerator just waiting to be made part of my morning smoothie. I chose to sacrifice this fruit because of the observation potential I thought it might have. The size, shape, color, flavor, and other appealing characteristics made me think that it would be a good subject that could keep my interest. I know that I need to slow down enough to be able to observe fully so I wanted something that could capture and hopefully keep my attention. I took two strawberries out of the 1lb. package and placed them on a small square cutting board on the dining room table. I took two berries because I had already put some thought into the observation process I wanted to follow and this would allow me to cut open each strawberry in a different direction. I also had other supplies I thought I would need; a small knife, my paper, and pencil and a stop watch for keeping track of time. First I held the strawberry; it was about 1 ¼” tall and ¾” at its widest and it was cold from being in the refrigerator. The shape of the berry is much like that of a heart, not the human organ but the one you would draw to show love. It was wider at the top and tapered down to a rounded bottom. It was red in color but with various tones of red, not a solid one color red. The outer skin was a rubber–like consistency; there was some resistance when I rubbed my fingers all around it. The skin was indented with...
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...thoughts throughout the past decades of generations. This change of thought among the various generations is seen through the attitudes, political views, and social awareness of individuals within each group. Family traditions as well as cultural values do not hold nearly as much importance as they have in past generations. Younger generations are concerned more about their personal commitments and their own life rather than belonging to a larger group. In past generations family was viewed as being extremely important; however, in current generations families are no longer as close-knit as they used to be and therefore do not hold as much value as they should. Family traditions do not stick and are not carried out for second and third generation American citizens. Younger generations have in a sense become more “Americanized” than their grandparents or even great-grandparents ever were. With the passing of decades, family traditions and celebrated holidays have greatly declined; during holidays my grandmother does majority of the cooking. She does not use a lot of processed or ready-to-cook foods, rather she makes everything from scratch the way that she was taught when she was younger. Her mother, or my great-grandmother, came to America as an adult and therefore was used to cooking typical Polish dishes such as pierogies or kielbasa. Although, my mother has taught these various ethnic recipes to both me and my siblings I highly doubt that any of us would actually be able...
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...Assignment 1: Question 1: (A)(i) Maternity Leave Employee’s that become pregnant, are entitled to take maternity leave. This entitlement, extends to all female employees, regardless of how long they’ve worked in the organisation, or number of hours worked each week. It is possible to avail of further unpaid maternity leave. The Maternity Protection Act 1994, provides statutory minimum entitlements in relation to maternity at work, including maternity leave. Pregnant female employees, are entitled to 26 weeks’ maternity leave, with 16 further unpaid maternity leave. Entitlement to pay, and superannuation during maternity leave, depends on the terms of the contract of employment. Employers are not obliged to pay women on maternity leave. Maternity Benefit, which is a Department of Social Protection payment, may be paid if the person has sufficient PRSI contributions. An employee’s contract could provide for additional rights to payment during the leave period. An example of this is, the employee could receive full pay less the amount of Maternity Benefit payable. (ii) Parental Leave The Parental Leave Act 1998, allows parents to take parental leave from employment in respect of certain children. Since 8 March 2013, the amount of parental leave available for each child amounts to a total of 18 working weeks per child. Where an employee has more than one child, parental leave is limited to 18 weeks in a 12-month period. This can be longer if the employer agrees...
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...Description: What could be more hell-like agonizing than waking up in a mysterious room with the people you’d least want to be stuck with, with all of you having nothing to remember about who you were and why you are there? And then a man would enter, call himself the custodian and reveal that you are no doubt in hell itself. As you observed the room, you begin to far consider it as hell since it is not a thing as you imagined hell to be. The room had no corners with only about ten normal steps in diameter. It is also glass-walled but with nothing beyond it in sight. Then you noticed the ceiling which produces the brightness of the room. It is a whole ceiling flat with light wherein no switch in the room can be sighted. The floor was also fully made with cushion, making it comfortable to sleep at, except the man emphasized that drowsiness in that room does not exist. Minus the fact that it has no furniture or anything, it could have been a pleasant room, way better than hell as imagined. The custodian left, and since the room has nothing left to offer, you have no choice but to notice the two other people there with you. The girl must be in her early twenties. She seemed to be in middle class with a flabby body structure and a white complexion. One irritating thing about her is her screechy voice, which have been surrounding the room since she gained consciousness because of her constant crying. The man on your opposite side, who must be in her late forties, chose to be...
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...Developing yourself as an Effective HR Practitioner 1. The HRPM The map is a framework of things that you need to do and you need to know in order to be a successful HR professional. The map covers the whole HR profession and every stage of every HR career. The map can be used to define where you want to be, where you already are, how to develop and plan your career path for you and within your organisation’s HR capability. The map is easy to follow and structured and is made up of: * 8 behaviours. * 10 professional areas (of the 10 there are 2 core professional areas). The 10 areas describe what you need to do and what you need to know for each area of the HR profession at four bands of professional competence * 4 bands of professional competence. I have focused on the professional area “Employee Relations” and looked at the activities and knowledge that I feel are most essential to my role. * It is important when dealing with ER that policies and procedures are accurately kept up to date, this includes ensuring that all contractual documents, staff handbook and policies are in line with current legislation. If the information is not in line with legislation this places the organisation at great risk and therefore accurate knowledge and information is very important. I have found that I have gained knowledge through experience in the HR field and I also use other sources to ensure that my knowledge is up to date by seeking advice from other HR professionals...
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