of a powder-blue Falcon station wagon. I couldn’t believe that Queenie and her lackey’s were actually going to speak to me. “Thanks for standing up for us but you didn’t have to quit your job.” “It’s no big deal, it’s not like I was trying to make a career out working at the A&P.” “Well since you are no longer working, would you like to join us and go for a swim?” “Sure, I have no plans since I was scheduled to work till 7.” As we started to walk towards the girl’s car, I couldn’t help
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sometimes you just gotta let your hair down you can't judge a book by its cover spare the rod, spoil the child you're driving me insane like a fish out of water if it ain't broke, don't fix it resting on one's laurels she's got eye's in the back of her head butterflies in his stomach a taste of his own medicine cry me a river love is blind there's something fishy about that time stands still thank God it's friday A Blessing In Disguise: Something good that isn't recognized at first
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cause under labor K Wrongful Discharge Cause of Actions A. Common Law 1. Can’t order reinstatement if employees are fired and they sue for breach of K 2. Reinstatement is a traditional remedy only under statute B. California Causes of Action 1. Generally a) Tort claims—get damages including emotional distress, punitive damages. 1) Can’t get those through breach of K 2) Easier to find a lawyer to take case
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bored. Therefore, Teri decides to sell her home. She lists her home in an ad and receives an offer from Jack to buy her home for $300,000. Teri accepts the offer and they sign a contract to that effect. After the contract is signed, however, Teri learns of a Boston municipal rule that all firefighters must live within the Boston city limits. Since Cambridge is outside Boston, Teri decides that she can't move after all. She calls Jack and tells him that Jack will have to look for another house because
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refers to written agreements and oral promises * General principles of contract law determine whether an employer-employee relationship exists and what remedies apply to breach of the employment agreement. * A contract has three elements, offer, acceptance and consideration. * Tort law refers to any wrongdoing * A tort is a wrong for which there is legal remedy. * Tort law is a branch of civil law and covers wrong and damages that one person or company cause to another independent
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say goodbye, before Holden runs away, Holden can't help but to have an outburst at his beloved sister as well. Although he admires her very much, when she pleads to come with him, his short temper snaps. Holden begins to scream at his sister, in a similar fashion he did to Sally, and create another public scene. Although his angry outburst is for his sister's wellbeing, this continues to strain their relationship. Phoebe quickly gets upset and refuses to talk to Holden. Outbursts like these lead
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cover all applicants and offer the same rates regardless of pre-existing conditions or sex. The Congressional Budget Office projected that Obama Care will lower both future deficits and Medicare spending. Despite all that has been written about it, many people are still confused or unaware of how it affects them and their family. If you already have health insurance Obamacare improved the benefits you already receive in the following ways; it allows you to add your children up to age 26
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Labor Management (not covered in class; come from this handout) – 3 QUESTIONS Labor-Management Relations 1. Unions have not fared especially well in recent years. In 1970, approximately 30% of the workforce was unionized. Today, it is about ½ of that. Why? One reason is the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy. Some would contend that unions are not as necessary now as they once were because so many state and federal laws already protect employees. 2. Unions are gearing up to
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Herman Sure you are, because Rally sticks in people's minds. Why? Because we advertise it everywhere. Gabby Lighten up, Herman. It works both ways. Someone can eat a pizza and think of Rally Motors. Why'd you sic those angry lawyers on me, Herman? Do I look like a criminal? Shelly (aside) Herman, remember Ma Barker . . . Herman It looks like the legal talent is working. Otherwise you wouldn't be here. Gabby I came here because I figured you needed to be reminded that a pizza is not a car. Shelly
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Dialectical Journal: No Exit 1. Garcin: “No mirrors, I notice.”(2) As Garcin enters the room with the Valet, he first notices that there are no mirrors. Mirrors in this play are important as they allow the characters to judge themselves without the judgment of others. A room without mirrors foreshadows the eventual interactions with each character as they are forced to be judged. It’s being without a mirror that causes the characters to slowly judge each other and start complications.
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