tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916185613657206552024-03-13T15:59:00.963-04:00SheGetItDone Employees deserve a positive, respectful and inclusive work environment where they are compensated and treated fairly. They are exhausted and they want to be heard and this is the place.shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-81303848049059425612023-01-07T11:28:00.004-05:002023-01-07T11:28:33.068-05:00CDPS Carpentry and Building Trades Training Program Provides Path to Proficiency in Construction Industry<iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="530" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmargo.sommerville%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0mApa4SXhFd9npywzfD6TEpDGVCKCgZLMyMF2cSSs2359VAmp4fcbpfSrbzaKCw8yl&show_text=true&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe>
<div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Career Development and Placement Strategies (CDPS) is a Cleveland-based program that provides training for those interested in entering the construction industry.</li><li>The program is based in Akron, Ohio and operates out of a facility in the Middlebury neighborhood.</li><li>The CDPS carpentry and building trades training program consists of a 12-week course schedule, which includes both classroom and hands-on training sessions.</li><li>The program focuses on providing students with the basic construction knowledge and skills they need to become confident and proficient carpenters or builders.</li><li>A typical day in the program begins with classroom instruction before moving on to hands-on training. Students are tested on each unit and are expected to pass a final exam before graduating.</li><li>The program covers various topics including jobsite safety, wood floor construction, stairway fabrication, window and door installation, drywall installation, and basic electrical and plumbing instruction.</li><li>Upon completion of the coursework, students are certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. CDPS partners with NCCER and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Northern Ohio to sponsor the building trades training program.</li><li>Graduating students have gone on to work with organizations such as the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and have participated in projects such as the construction of the Sherwin Williams headquarters in Cleveland.</li></ul>CDPS works with community partners to provide assistance with job placement, including resume development and interview skills.<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Career Development and Placement Strategies (CDPS) program in Akron, Ohio is helping to create a path to proficiency in the construction industry for those who may have thought such assistance was out of reach. The CDPS carpentry and building trades training program is a 12-week course that combines both classroom and hands-on training sessions. The program covers various topics including jobsite safety, wood floor construction, stairway fabrication, window and door installation, drywall installation, and basic electrical and plumbing instruction. Upon completion of the coursework, students are certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research and have the opportunity to work with organizations such as the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and participate in projects such as the construction of the Sherwin Williams headquarters in Cleveland. CDPS also works with community partners to provide assistance with job placement, including resume development and interview skills. With the current pandemic and economic struggles leading many to consider alternative career paths, programs like CDPS are helping to emphasize the opportunities available in the construction industry, even for those who have never picked up a hammer or installed drywall before.</p></ul></div>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-31746166557538669052023-01-01T00:30:00.001-05:002023-01-01T00:30:00.169-05:00Drinking alcohol was never a compulsion for me, <p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Drinking alcohol was never a compulsion for me, it was just a bad habit that I used to cope with my PTSD.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">I had always struggled with anxiety and ADHD, but it wasn't until I experienced a traumatic event that I was diagnosed with PTSD. It was a difficult time for me, and I found myself struggling to cope with the memory issues, anxiety, and mood swings that came with the disorder. I turned to alcohol as a way to numb my feelings and escape from my reality.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">At first, it seemed like a simple solution. A five or ten after work helped me relax and unwind, and it seemed to temporarily ease my symptoms. However, as time went on, I found myself relying on alcohol more and more. I would drink when I was feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, and I would drink to celebrate good news or to socialize with friends. I convinced myself that I needed alcohol to cope with my PTSD, and I became accustomed to having it as a constant presence in my life.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">But as my drinking increased, so did the negative consequences. I struggled to keep up with my health and responsibilities, and I found myself making poor decisions when I was under the influence. I began to isolate myself from my loved ones and I lost touch with the things that used to bring me joy.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">It wasn't until I hit rock bottom that I realized that alcohol was not the solution to my problems. It was only making things worse, and it was time to seek the help of God.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_NKXRvFsgCSgFXN7XwXpB7S1mOoHS9FBueDSjpbaTUIkzjT5z9Vq8cLySbpFHnFjPJ8I7g4RvdfCA_VFiMTfCTBSNVat3ohdtLY1TUFZWLSy175nhZrV0JCgTtTIzIPs6UGB6n1j4jdBcSXLB3X7fOJlVC4q4JbgZCLjKSIDoKhmKSwVoRIj-SFkNA/s3088/36A7DE85-F31F-4A5C-8F9C-9E1635CBFAE7_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_NKXRvFsgCSgFXN7XwXpB7S1mOoHS9FBueDSjpbaTUIkzjT5z9Vq8cLySbpFHnFjPJ8I7g4RvdfCA_VFiMTfCTBSNVat3ohdtLY1TUFZWLSy175nhZrV0JCgTtTIzIPs6UGB6n1j4jdBcSXLB3X7fOJlVC4q4JbgZCLjKSIDoKhmKSwVoRIj-SFkNA/s320/36A7DE85-F31F-4A5C-8F9C-9E1635CBFAE7_1_201_a.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">With the support of my therapist and God, I was able to address the root causes of my PTSD and learn healthy coping mechanisms. It wasn't an easy process, and there were times when I wanted to give up, but with perseverance and support.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Through our sessions, I was able to explore the root causes of my drinking and to learn new coping skills for managing my PTSD. It wasn't easy, but over time, I was able to break the cycle of my bad habit and to develop healthier ways of managing my PTSD.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I learned that drinking was not a solution to my problems, but rather a temporary escape that only made things worse in the long run. Now, I feel much more in control of my emotions and my life, and I am grateful for the journey that brought me here.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;">Now, I am</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;">4 years sober and thriving. I have learned that drinking was never a compulsion for me, it was just a bad habit that I used to escape from my pain. I am grateful for the journey that led me to recovery and the healthy coping skills that I have learned along the way.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span> </p><p>Micheal Lane</p>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-59713250496334426722022-12-27T19:35:00.002-05:002022-12-27T19:39:36.470-05:00Advocating for Better Employee Legal Protections and Self Advocacy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shegetitdone.com/2022/12/the-consequences-of-making-money-off.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="311" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5qpzggSMK3HN4qA6jsOyKp0X1nvgM54w7iookDHFp6leCSOS5FKQYocvYPHNiPnMYOoYxn-K1l2DGkhjf15x8HSwFyWsGBgHz9_gtYvSXQ2ERbC6HaO3CSF8YqlMwWFqK1bNDDXKIFNEhpf9EPFoiZLYcgThlYTNwScCJBVn3cpHjwN8ymcgRwQQbg/w360-h640/7B4F19B5-6005-4286-A23A-C382130CFAE3_4_5005_c.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Employment lawyers do not advocate for lawsuits, but rather for better laws that protect people and prevent harm in the first place. They also advocate for people to be well-informed and empowered to navigate employee legal protections and engage in self-advocacy. In order to achieve accountability and resolution in cases of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, it is important for individuals to clearly articulate their truth and have a paper trail of evidence supporting their claims. To do this, the lawyer suggests following a three-step process: complaining via email to HR or someone with hiring/firing power, clearly specifying the type of unlawful discrimination experienced, and keeping copies of emails and supporting evidence. If individuals are able to clearly articulate their truth and why they believe it is happening, they should not fear retaliation, as the employer will be aware that they would be committing a serious violation of law if they retaliate. If more people advocate for themselves and their rights at work, employers may be more open to change, leading to the potential for positive societal change.</span></div><div><a data-attribute-index="1" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-dynamics-in-the-workplace-with-jeff-couillard/id1536270177?i=1000588998447" style="background-color: #f2f2f2; border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: inherit; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none); touch-action: manipulation; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);" target="_blank">Mahir S. Nisar Power Dynamics in the Workplace with Jeff Couillard</a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is not the job of employment lawyers to advocate for lawsuits, but to advocate for better laws that protect people and prevent harm in the first place.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The lawyer advocates for people to be well-informed and empowered to navigate employee legal protections and engage in self advocacy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stronger evidence leads to quicker accountability.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Employers do not want to lose in public and will be more open to settlement and addressing the situation if they feel they will lose the case.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you believe you have experienced unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, follow this 3 step process:Complain via email to HR or someone with hiring/firing power.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Clearly specify the type of unlawful discrimination you are experiencing, being specific and not vague.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Keep copies of emails and all supporting evidence, as your company may shut off your email at any time and attorneys may not take your case without evidence in your possession.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you clearly articulate your truth and why you believe it is happening, you should not fear retaliation as the employer will know they will be committing a serious violation of law against you if they retaliate.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">If more people advocate for themselves and their rights at work, employers will recognize the value in change and society can be changed for the better.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p> </p>
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</div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>The XYZ Construction Company is excited to announce the launch of our new job site specific website for the ABC Building project. This website is designed to keep everyone involved in the project informed and up-to-date on the latest developments.</p><p>On the website, you'll find daily updates from our project managers, photos of the progress being made, and information about any challenges or issues that have arisen. We also invite all stakeholders, including clients, team members, and community members, to leave comments and ask questions on the website.</p><p>We believe that open communication and collaboration is key to the success of any construction project, and we hope that this website will help everyone to stay involved and connected. We look forward to sharing the progress of the ABC Building project with all of you!"</p><p>Here are some key points to consider when convincing a construction business owner to use SGID Media Group's services:</p><ul><li><p>The commercial construction industry is deeply relationship-based, so social media may not directly bring in new business.</p></li><li><p>However, social media can help to keep clients, team members, and potential team members engaged and informed about the business.</p></li><li><p>Social media can also help to build and strengthen relationships, culture, and recruitment efforts.</p></li><li><p>The ROI of social media may not always be measured in dollars, but it can provide value through relationship-building and other benefits.</p></li></ul><div><br /></div>
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It helps to keep track of important conversations, problems, and directives, and ensures that all team members are on the same page. There are several best practices that you can follow to ensure that your documentation is effective:</span></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Use a consistent format: Whether you are documenting conversations or issuing directives, it is important to use a consistent format. This makes it easier for everyone to understand and follow your instructions.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Be clear and concise: When documenting problems or directives, it is important to be clear and concise. Use bullet points or numbered lists to organize your information and make it easy to read.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Include all relevant details: Make sure to include all relevant details in your documentation. This includes names, dates, and any other important information that will help to clarify your instructions or describe a problem.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Keep it organized: Use folders or binders to keep your documentation organized. This will make it easier to find what you need when you need it.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Use technology: There are many software tools and apps available that can help you to document conversations, problems, and directives. These tools can make it easier to track and organize your documentation, and can help to ensure that all team members have access to the information they need.</p></li></ol><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaDzTggmIVtZIQRwDvA1tczBOBIcEdg0FQRU7Eu1HrYhd9sa0TfQsxSMk_eLjph35Iz_eGpVPlHKwXPRKyW6X15XPEQQZXFT80lwwl389rQ9dNWr5cRQXOG8NqF6ojh-oLwF2ngDOsz2PamWWv4OLTIjj42Oa3vAx8qLq4SYf11JFXVL7qB5AKX3REQ/s1920/4CA9F19B-E0A3-4E81-885D-3B9986C2AA8C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaDzTggmIVtZIQRwDvA1tczBOBIcEdg0FQRU7Eu1HrYhd9sa0TfQsxSMk_eLjph35Iz_eGpVPlHKwXPRKyW6X15XPEQQZXFT80lwwl389rQ9dNWr5cRQXOG8NqF6ojh-oLwF2ngDOsz2PamWWv4OLTIjj42Oa3vAx8qLq4SYf11JFXVL7qB5AKX3REQ/w360-h640/4CA9F19B-E0A3-4E81-885D-3B9986C2AA8C.jpeg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pictures also tell a wonderful story. Who didn't leave tire marks on the concrete?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Documenting conversations and directives in the construction industry is important for a number of reasons. Firstly, it helps to ensure that all parties are on the same page and are aware of the expectations and requirements for a project. It can also help to prevent misunderstandings and miscommunications, which can lead to costly delays and mistakes.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the best practices for documenting in the field is to use a digital tool such as a smartphone or tablet. This allows you to quickly and easily capture and record information, and you can also easily share it with other team members or stakeholders. It's also a good idea to create a central repository for all documentation, such as a cloud-based project management platform, so that everyone has access to the most up-to-date information.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, it's important to be consistent in your documentation practices. This means setting clear guidelines for what should be documented, who is responsible for documentation, and how it should be stored and shared. By following these best practices, you can help ensure that all important information is properly documented and that your team has the information they need to be successful.</p>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-88489843163405266602022-12-22T23:18:00.003-05:002022-12-22T23:21:44.387-05:00Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Tips for Employees<p> <span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">As an employee, it's important to understand that your employer typically owns any intellectual property that you create during the course of your employment. This includes things like written content, inventions, and new processes or techniques that you come up with while working for the company.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">While this may seem unfair, it's important to remember that you are being paid by your employer to use your skills and expertise to benefit the company. In exchange for this compensation, the company has the right to use and profit from any ideas or intellectual property that you create while working for them.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, there are ways to opt out of this arrangement and retain ownership of your own ideas. One way is to negotiate the terms of your employment agreement to include provisions for intellectual property ownership. For example, you can ask for a clause stating that any ideas or intellectual property that you create on your own time or outside of the scope of your job duties will remain your own.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's also important to keep track of any ideas or intellectual property that you create outside of work, and make sure to document them in a way that clearly establishes your ownership. This can include things like keeping a record of the date that you came up with the idea, or registering any patents or trademarks that are related to your ideas.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimately, the best way to protect your intellectual property is to be proactive and communicate clearly with your employer. Make sure to discuss any potential issues related to intellectual property ownership before starting your job, and be clear about your expectations for how your ideas will be used and compensated.</p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Protecting Your Intellectual Property: A Proposal for Safeguarding Your Ideas in the Workplace</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMBHIXMMjXMqMDwld4Kg2uzTEyuXeLPGJdHyaMsEncX0OfokgAvORmxhZc8CW-O9ddWnEbLAe073cnjOKfIbfCSfRPxq1sRE6u_QLPLBOcB9Qp4IravAg71c9znvk5LVegO_1_XC0Pdg5s1lQjN_brua_rx_G9oszxMHu3Uv8EolVm5_e2VX1wbLBpQ/s1536/Screen%20Shot%202022-12-22%20at%2011.17.02%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1162" data-original-width="1536" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMBHIXMMjXMqMDwld4Kg2uzTEyuXeLPGJdHyaMsEncX0OfokgAvORmxhZc8CW-O9ddWnEbLAe073cnjOKfIbfCSfRPxq1sRE6u_QLPLBOcB9Qp4IravAg71c9znvk5LVegO_1_XC0Pdg5s1lQjN_brua_rx_G9oszxMHu3Uv8EolVm5_e2VX1wbLBpQ/w640-h484/Screen%20Shot%202022-12-22%20at%2011.17.02%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">The company, unless there is a specific agreement in place stating otherwise. This is because, in general, an employee's work is considered to be within the scope of their employment and as such, the company is typically entitled to any intellectual property that results from that work.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if an employee creates something on their own time and using their own resources, then it may be considered their personal property rather than the property of the company. Similarly, if an employee has a specific agreement in place with their employer, such as a contract or employment agreement, that outlines the ownership of any intellectual property created during the course of employment, then that agreement will supersede the general rule.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's important for both employers and employees to be aware of these ownership rules and to address any potential issues related to intellectual property in their employment agreements or other contracts. This can help to avoid disputes and ensure that everyone is clear on the ownership of any ideas or creations that result from the employee's work with the company.</p></div>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-70016254283953277802022-12-22T18:52:00.002-05:002022-12-22T18:52:22.205-05:00Websites vs. Blogs: Which is Best for Small Businesses?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZc1Ub-LZcaK4XMQkwABHtzb6LHo2BxkBf7NPQbqhJC-RIDOaUmuOHW7F73EeAWPti_63yE0hUnOf9uX67Pm5thDCvdexFbpG3A1uwwXdAGGhLXg-oJ1bzBgXR2Lct_tdRBtH35n_qCzsYhyW64lnp3t66jmKOxPF0U8XeHj6Qc0PF4Hp_Ke5-HextOQ/s871/3B1BB45D-03D4-4710-B88B-F4438113163C_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZc1Ub-LZcaK4XMQkwABHtzb6LHo2BxkBf7NPQbqhJC-RIDOaUmuOHW7F73EeAWPti_63yE0hUnOf9uX67Pm5thDCvdexFbpG3A1uwwXdAGGhLXg-oJ1bzBgXR2Lct_tdRBtH35n_qCzsYhyW64lnp3t66jmKOxPF0U8XeHj6Qc0PF4Hp_Ke5-HextOQ/w608-h640/3B1BB45D-03D4-4710-B88B-F4438113163C_1_201_a.jpeg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pros of a website for small businesses:</span><p></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Professional appearance: A well-designed website can give a small business a professional image and make it stand out from competitors.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Marketing tool: A website can be used to promote products and services and reach a wider audience through search engine optimization and social media integration.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">E-commerce: A website can be used to sell products and services online, making it easier for small businesses to reach customers beyond their local area.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Customer engagement: A website can be used to engage with customers through contact forms, email newsletters, and live chat.</p></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cons of a website for small businesses:</p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Cost: Building and maintaining a website can be expensive, especially if you hire a professional web designer or developer.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Time: Building and maintaining a website can be time-consuming, requiring ongoing updates and maintenance.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Technical skills: Building and maintaining a website requires some technical skills, which may not be available in-house.</p></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pros of a blog for small businesses:</p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Cost: Setting up and maintaining a blog is generally less expensive than a website.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Time: A blog can be updated more frequently and require less time than a website.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Search engine optimization: A blog can help improve a website's search engine rankings and drive traffic to the site.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Customer engagement: A blog can be used to engage with customers through comments and social media shares.</p></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cons of a blog for small businesses:</p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Limited functionality: A blog may not have all the features and functionality of a full website.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Professional appearance: A blog may not look as professional as a full website.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">E-commerce: A blog may not have the ability to sell products and services online.</p></li></ol>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-90949264052730560532022-12-22T15:38:00.001-05:002022-12-22T15:38:14.519-05:00The Consequences of Making Money off Employee Ignorance<p> <span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important for employers to be aware of the ways in which they may be making money off of the ignorance of their employees, as this can have negative consequences for both the employees and the company as a whole. Employers can make money by paying employees less than they are worth, exploiting employee ignorance of employment laws, misleading employees about benefits or working conditions, and undervaluing employee contributions. To avoid these issues, it is important for employers to be transparent and honest with their employees, provide fair wages and benefits, and value and appreciate the contributions of their employees.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a variety of ways that employers can make money off of the ignorance of their employees, either intentionally or unintentionally. Some common examples include:</p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Paying employees less than they are worth: Employers may make money by paying employees less than they are worth, either by undervaluing the employee's skills or experience, or by offering low wages or salaries. This can lead to employees being underpaid or undervalued, which can result in financial insecurity and difficulties for employees.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Exploiting employee ignorance of employment laws: Some employers may make money by exploiting the ignorance of their employees regarding employment laws and their rights as workers. This can include things like not paying employees for overtime, not providing breaks or time off as required by law, or not providing appropriate safety equipment or training.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Misleading employees about benefits or working conditions: Employers may make money by misleading employees about the benefits or working conditions they can expect, either by making false or exaggerated claims or by hiding important information. This can lead to employees accepting employment or working conditions that are not as favorable as they thought they would be.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Undervaluing employee contributions: Employers may make money by undervaluing the contributions of their employees, either by not recognizing or rewarding their hard work, or by not providing opportunities for advancement or development. This can lead to employees feeling unappreciated or undervalued, which can result in low morale and productivity.</p></li></ol>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-11527053082476963592022-12-22T01:09:00.004-05:002022-12-22T01:42:59.398-05:00Storytime: Discrimination and the Interactive Process: Amanda's Story<p> <span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amanda had been working as a controller at her company for several years, and she had always been able to manage her PTSD and the occasional anger flare-ups that came with it. She had worked with her previous HR director, Chris, to put accommodations in place that allowed her to do her job effectively, such as allowing her to take breaks when needed and allowing her to work from home on days when she was feeling particularly anxious.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, a few months ago, Chris retired and a less experienced HR director, Maria, took his place. Maria was not aware of Amanda's accommodations and the reasons behind them, and when Amanda requested FMLA leave to address her PTSD, Maria was not sympathetic. In fact, she seemed to see Amanda's PTSD as a liability and began to treat her differently.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">When Amanda returned from leave, she explained her diagnosis and the accommodations she needed to Maria. However, Maria seemed resistant to the idea of allowing Amanda to take breaks or work from home when needed, and instead began to micromanage Amanda's work and question her decisions. Amanda tried to explain the importance of her accommodations and how they had helped her in the past, but Maria seemed unwilling to listen.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">One day, Amanda had an anger flare-up at work and Maria used it as an excuse to fire her, claiming that she had violated company policy. Amanda was devastated, knowing that with her PTSD diagnosis, she would likely struggle to find another job. She knew that if Maria had just understood the importance of the interactive process and had been willing to work with Amanda to find accommodations that worked for both of them, things might have turned out differently. Instead, Amanda was left feeling unsupported and discriminated against, and she knew that with her diagnosis, she would likely face similar challenges in the future.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">WHAT DID AMANDA DO? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOXtwgEmaXEDvlo7KnB7XMScTMmxBt_XSg6kckx8MjUIJgcSpUQTFvy9vhcjHhmtuvjrPfFBFry0LAXcIeJIg6xOKAoST4xdjh0XZMEgalQm7vOoyuqKvu33ocRn-oAQgb-i9iPSdpVggtIkizGKt7m1Tgqdvgzo43xx32HgH00ldR7xu2KQQLRFRnQ/s1254/1641667141632408-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="779" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOXtwgEmaXEDvlo7KnB7XMScTMmxBt_XSg6kckx8MjUIJgcSpUQTFvy9vhcjHhmtuvjrPfFBFry0LAXcIeJIg6xOKAoST4xdjh0XZMEgalQm7vOoyuqKvu33ocRn-oAQgb-i9iPSdpVggtIkizGKt7m1Tgqdvgzo43xx32HgH00ldR7xu2KQQLRFRnQ/w398-h640/1641667141632408-1.png" width="398" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is not clear from the information provided what Amanda did as a result of being fired from her job. However, it is possible that Amanda may have taken legal action against her employer for discrimination on the basis of her disability. Under the ADA, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of their disability, including by failing to provide reasonable accommodations. If Amanda felt that she was fired because of her disability or because her employer refused to accommodate her disability, she may have sought the assistance of an attorney or contacted a civil rights organization for support.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Additionally, Amanda may have considered filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency that investigates claims of workplace discrimination. The EEOC has the authority to investigate claims of discrimination on the basis of disability and to take legal action against employers who violate the ADA. If Amanda pursued any of these options, it is important for her to keep documentation of her interactions with her employer and any evidence of discrimination or failure to accommodate her disability. This may include emails, written communication, and witness statements.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Scene: Amanda's office at her Controller job</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amanda: (sitting at her desk, looking at her computer) Ugh, this has been such a frustrating day. I'm just so overwhelmed and my anxiety is really acting up. I really need to take a break and get some fresh air.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria: (knocking on Amanda's open door) Amanda, can I have a minute?</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amanda: (sighing) Sure, what's up?</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria: (entering Amanda's office and closing the door behind her) I just wanted to talk to you about your performance lately. It seems like you've been struggling to keep up with your workload and your stress levels seem high.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amanda: (nodding) Yeah, I've been having a really hard time lately. I've been struggling with my PTSD and it's been really difficult to manage my emotions at work.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria: (looking skeptical) PTSD? I'm not sure I understand.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amanda: (explaining) I was diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago, and it can be really challenging to manage at times. I've been working with my previous HR director, Chris, to put accommodations in place to help me manage my symptoms at work.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria: (interrupting) Accommodations? Like what?</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amanda: (trying to explain) Well, for example, Chris and I had agreed that I could take breaks when needed and work from home on days when I was feeling particularly</p>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-25592739775742477712022-12-22T00:46:00.001-05:002022-12-22T00:47:13.334-05:00Defendant Asserts Right to Discovery and Fair Defense in Ohio Securities Act Case<h1 style="text-align: center;">DE<a href="https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/PublicSite/Documents/sumzzzzzza80000145F.pdf" target="_blank">FENDANT MARK DENTE’SMOTION IN OPPOSITION TOPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO STAYDISCOVERY</a></h1><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In this legal case, the plaintiff, Sheryl Maxfield, Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce, has alleged that the defendant, Mark Dente, made false representations in the sale of securities, which is a violation of the Ohio Securities Act.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maxfield has requested a stay (delay) of written discovery, which is the process of gathering information through legal means, until after the resolution of a separate case involving the management of a company or individual's affairs (receivership). </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dente has argued that the request to stay discovery would interfere with orderly procedure, delay necessary discovery, and affect Dente's substantial rights to discovery of the allegations against him. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dente has also argued that the delay in discovery, if granted, could potentially last for years and would seriously prejudice Dente, who is entitled to know the evidence alleged against him. Dente has asserted that it is unreasonable and unsupported to stay discovery until the resolution of the receivership and that he is entitled to discovery and a fair opportunity to defend against the allegations made against him.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-12580819918934914112022-12-22T00:31:00.002-05:002022-12-22T00:38:26.818-05:00THE DIRECTOR OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE’S MOTION FOR STAY OF DISCOVERY PENDING RESOLUTION OF THE RECEIVERSHIP<p> </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLxKJFCJg0mZ6b4huKnKl6tpHXEX4TYOvxW4tUWRthQq-h4rZ880iqSy_1DNsP7a552WqnmRb8DKMZioEeZcDEcEQ00pk7HiE-Jh2HosK09eFIfHMtdhZvuu7lSdLa3Fz6LIMUVPHuj_nu41vX_Wf5z7YadH0KtURg5sbNhVejCGzWdiQ8ZY0rGMowA/s1060/Screen%20Shot%202022-12-22%20at%2012.29.39%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="1060" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLxKJFCJg0mZ6b4huKnKl6tpHXEX4TYOvxW4tUWRthQq-h4rZ880iqSy_1DNsP7a552WqnmRb8DKMZioEeZcDEcEQ00pk7HiE-Jh2HosK09eFIfHMtdhZvuu7lSdLa3Fz6LIMUVPHuj_nu41vX_Wf5z7YadH0KtURg5sbNhVejCGzWdiQ8ZY0rGMowA/w640-h638/Screen%20Shot%202022-12-22%20at%2012.29.39%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />On July 1, 2022, the Director filed a legal action against Defendants, alleging violations of the Ohio Securities Act and seeking injunctive relief, the appointment of a receiver, and an order of restitution for investors</li><li>The Director's claims for injunctive relief and the appointment of a receiver have been resolved, but the claim for restitution is still pending</li><li>A receiver has been appointed in another case involving one of the defendants, AEM Services, LLC, and the scope of the receivership has been expanded to include all of the Dente-owned businesses that were parties to this case</li><li>The receiver is currently in the process of taking possession of the defendants' papers, books, records, property, and other rights and credits, identifying investors and the amounts invested, tracing assets acquired with investor funds, suing to collect properties and funds that were unlawfully obtained with investors' funds, and foreclosing on properties</li><li>The receiver's work is expected to continue for several more months, and the Director is unable to request a specific restitution order until the receiver's work is completed</li><li>Mark Dente, one of the defendants, has served written discovery requests on the Director seeking documents and information related to the Director's claims that Dente made false representations and engaged in illegal, fraudulent acts in the sale of securities</li><li>The Director objects to these discovery requests on the grounds that they are not relevant to the sole remaining claim for restitution, many of the requested documents are in the possession of the receiver, and Dente has already agreed to a permanent injunction prohibiting him from further violating the Ohio Securities Act</li><li>The court should stay (delay) discovery in this matter until the resolution of the receivership in order to avoid inefficient use of resources and ensure that discovery relating to restitution is handled efficiently</li><li>true or not true read the paperwork </li></ul><div><a href="https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/PublicSite/Documents/sumzzzzzza4000009F7.pdf" target="_blank">THE DIRECTOR OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE’S MOTION FOR STAY OF DISCOVERY PENDING RESOLUTION OF THE RECEIVERSHIP</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>icu</div>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-10911364631859369492022-12-21T22:11:00.008-05:002022-12-21T22:17:55.374-05:00Can an Employer Require an Employee with a Disability to Work from Home as a Reasonable Accommodation<h1 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJpW6uHO3YjKmWTEl2mLVq8PLctYJY3d781oQkCI00l-aAdN7wAR9UpyYXcinGEsCS-rm1huLWnfxRD9PrAMRIGW_J3MxOjH_rtiTDl_19JdhANqAnnMO1UwZXusOGwDYrjRzsvT22PAePh9-CDE9IhUl4ZrZY6tbuIFS0FX3c-b3g7lih6t3tfPsuA/s828/4796F4E3-878A-44C1-9BAC-9F80CB162B3D_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="828" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJpW6uHO3YjKmWTEl2mLVq8PLctYJY3d781oQkCI00l-aAdN7wAR9UpyYXcinGEsCS-rm1huLWnfxRD9PrAMRIGW_J3MxOjH_rtiTDl_19JdhANqAnnMO1UwZXusOGwDYrjRzsvT22PAePh9-CDE9IhUl4ZrZY6tbuIFS0FX3c-b3g7lih6t3tfPsuA/w640-h286/4796F4E3-878A-44C1-9BAC-9F80CB162B3D_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span face=""Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-size: 16.96px;">Does an employer have to allow an employee with a disability to work at home as a reasonable accommodation?</span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">An employer must modify its policy concerning where work is performed if such a change is needed as a reasonable accommodation, but only if this accommodation would be effective and would not cause an undue hardship.<span style="font-size: 12.72px;"> </span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-size: 16.96px;">Whether this accommodation is effective will depend on whether the essential functions of the position can be performed at home. There are certain jobs in which the essential functions can only be performed at the work site -- e.g., food server, cashier in a store. </span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-size: 16.96px;">For such jobs, allowing an employee to work at home is not effective because it does not enable an employee to perform his/her essential functions. Certain considerations may be critical in determining whether a job can be effectively performed at home, including (but not limited to) the employer's ability to adequately supervise the employee and the employee's need to work with certain equipment or tools that cannot be replicated at home. </span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">In contrast, employees may be able to perform the essential functions of certain types of jobs at home (e.g., telemarketer, proofreader).<span face=""Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-size: 12.72px;"> </span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-size: 16.96px;">For these types of jobs, an employer may deny a request to work at home if it can show that another accommodation would be effective or if working at home will cause undue hardship.</span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Must an employer provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability who violated a conduct rule that is job- related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity?</h1><h4 style="text-align: left;">An employer must make reasonable accommodation to enable an otherwise qualified employee with a disability to meet such a conduct standard in the future, barring undue hardship, except where the punishment for the violation is termination. </h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16.96px;">Since reasonable accommodation is always prospective, an employer is not required to excuse past misconduct even if it is the result of the individual's disability.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16.96px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16.96px;">Possible reasonable accommodations could include adjustments to starting times, specified breaks, and leave if these accommodations will enable an employee to comply with conduct rules.</span></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1b1b1b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16.96px;">Example:</u><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16.96px;"> </span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16.96px;">An employee with major depression is often late for work because of medication side-effects that make him extremely groggy in the morning. His scheduled hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but he arrives at 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, or even 10:30 on any given day. His job responsibilities involve telephone contact with the company's traveling sales representatives, who depend on him to answer urgent marketing questions and expedite special orders. The employer disciplines him for tardiness, stating that continued failure to arrive promptly during the next month will result in termination of his employment. The individual then explains that he was late because of a disability and needs to work on a later schedule. In this situation, the employer may discipline the employee because he violated a conduct standard addressing tardiness that is job-related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity. The employer, however, must consider reasonable accommodation, barring undue hardship, to enable this individual to meet this standard in the future. For example, if this individual can serve the company's sales representatives by regularly working a schedule of 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., a reasonable accommodation would be to modify his schedule so that he is not required to report for work until 10:00 a.m.</span></p>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-43356008040909097672022-12-20T13:52:00.003-05:002022-12-20T13:55:18.038-05:00Partnering with the Big Guys: How Small Businesses Can Thrive in Collaborations with Larger Corporations<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10 Ways for Small Businesses to Connect with Larger Corporations and Collaborate</span></span></h1><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Small businesses can benefit greatly from collaborating with larger corporations, but it can be challenging to connect with these larger organizations. In order to start building partnerships with larger corporations, small businesses can research potential partners, build a strong online presence, network with industry professionals, participate in small business initiatives, seek out resources, create a strong pitch, follow up and follow through, offer to work on a trial basis, be flexible, and stay in touch. By following these steps, small businesses can increase their chances of establishing valuable collaborations with larger corporations.</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Research potential partners: Look for large corporations that align with your business's values and mission, and that offer products or services that complement your own.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Build your online presence: Make sure that your business has a professional website and is active on social media platforms, as these are often the first places that larger corporations will look to learn more about you.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Network with industry professionals: Attend industry events and join professional organizations to connect with other small business owners and potential partners.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Participate in small business initiatives: Many larger corporations have programs in place to support small businesses, such as supplier diversity initiatives or mentorship programs. Look for opportunities to get involved in these initiatives and make connections with larger corporations.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Seek out small business resources: There are many resources available to small businesses looking to connect with larger corporations, such as local chambers of commerce and small business development centers. Utilize these resources to find potential partners and get advice on how to approach them.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Create a strong pitch: Develop a clear and concise pitch that outlines the value that your business can bring to a larger corporation. Be prepared to demonstrate your expertise and explain how a collaboration would benefit both parties.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Follow up and follow through: After making initial contact with a larger corporation, be sure to follow up and follow through on any commitments you make. This will show that you are serious about the partnership and can be trusted to deliver on your promises.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Offer to work on a trial basis: Many larger corporations may be hesitant to work with small businesses that they are not familiar with. Offering to work on a trial basis can help build trust and demonstrate your capabilities.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Be flexible: Be open to different types of collaborations and be willing to adapt to the needs and expectations of your larger corporation partner.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay in touch: Once you have established a partnership with a larger corporation, make an effort to stay in touch and continue to build on the relationship. This can help to create a long-term and mutually beneficial collaboration.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_CX2WJyAse-dB89ihms2siWUoxK7e1GydSmyvg4xig506I6FlEVguaVbOWBK6MqlpxWA8Z0tseIHFMr1nbfjhDVe5pPpyUvoZQrzg1H-hqv5rr0JIA5B8kiERdbAi1WXpRT4dr0GT-eSdte0LGu03VWXYXtVPbnfZNT3H0OcBOU_AkdJRxVTdu5iwQ/s742/2F838957-F5F6-4BE2-8DD3-C50198DAD65F_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="742" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_CX2WJyAse-dB89ihms2siWUoxK7e1GydSmyvg4xig506I6FlEVguaVbOWBK6MqlpxWA8Z0tseIHFMr1nbfjhDVe5pPpyUvoZQrzg1H-hqv5rr0JIA5B8kiERdbAi1WXpRT4dr0GT-eSdte0LGu03VWXYXtVPbnfZNT3H0OcBOU_AkdJRxVTdu5iwQ/w640-h640/2F838957-F5F6-4BE2-8DD3-C50198DAD65F_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-16208084686738211682022-12-20T10:21:00.001-05:002022-12-20T10:23:58.986-05:00StoryTime: Exposing Marginalization in the Workplace<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@cthashow/video/7177872455908953390" data-video-id="7177872455908953390" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;" > <section> <a target="_blank" title="@cthashow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cthashow?refer=embed">@cthashow</a> @dralfiee notes that the marginalized don’t want to also be judged based on their mental health status. <a title="hellofaweek" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hellofaweek?refer=embed">#HellofAWeek</a> <a title="mentalhealth" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mentalhealth?refer=embed">#MentalHealth</a> <a title="therapy" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/therapy?refer=embed">#Therapy</a> <a title="dralfiee" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dralfiee?refer=embed">#DrAlfiee</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - Hell of A Week" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-Hell-of-A-Week-7179234035632294698?refer=embed">♬ original sound - Hell of A Week</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">Exposing Marginalization in the Workplace: </h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">How to Combat Discrimination and Prejudice</h1><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Marginalization is the treatment of an individual, group, or idea as insignificant or peripheral</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It often occurs due to traits such as race, gender, sexuality, or religious beliefs and can lead to prejudice and discrimination</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The term was first defined in the 1970s in regards to the experiences of African Americans in American society</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">In the workplace, marginalization can lead to negative treatment or discrimination from a higher power, such as a manager or supervisor</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It can result in exclusion from meetings or events, ignoring of achievements, and even bullying</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Marginalization should not be tolerated in the workplace as it creates a toxic and discriminatory environment</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Examples of marginalization in the workplace include stereotyping, denying opportunities, and microaggressions</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">To fight against marginalization in the workplace, it's important to speak up, seek support, and educate others.</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMHzQD0XvJPxbCZpr3vHeSofn0hnG56g7iImGxAQo1xXgnTN3Fu0Ge_noqIiG-ums8XVWgpQ4Q2Su0t8rvLNXtG1E65AtnTtnReuAM6EQeYYHfz1-4_GH_57TKT3mcelN0R1e-wlVh_PZNkQQ4Z3obJixpjXGB2WtQe5n28_5Z-CbiwfX8gALPy4zKg/s960/8D41CF9F-3CB4-4645-A426-35C57E49654C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMHzQD0XvJPxbCZpr3vHeSofn0hnG56g7iImGxAQo1xXgnTN3Fu0Ge_noqIiG-ums8XVWgpQ4Q2Su0t8rvLNXtG1E65AtnTtnReuAM6EQeYYHfz1-4_GH_57TKT3mcelN0R1e-wlVh_PZNkQQ4Z3obJixpjXGB2WtQe5n28_5Z-CbiwfX8gALPy4zKg/s320/8D41CF9F-3CB4-4645-A426-35C57E49654C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #343541; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #343541; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></span></div><div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: courier;">At a mechanical contracting company, the management team was predominantly male and the workforce was predominantly Hispanic. Over the years, the Hispanic employees consistently noticed that they were passed over for promotions and given less challenging projects, despite having the same or even more experience and qualifications than their non-Hispanic counterparts.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: courier;">The management team often made casual comments about the Hispanic employees being "more suited for manual labor" and not being capable of handling higher level responsibilities. The Hispanic employees also noticed that they were paid less than their non-Hispanic counterparts and were often given less favorable work schedules.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: courier;">The Hispanic employees brought their concerns to HR and upper management, but their complaints were consistently brushed aside and they were told that they were "being too sensitive." Eventually, the Hispanic employees formed a support group to discuss their experiences and ways to combat the marginalization they were facing in the workplace. They also sought out legal advice to see if they had grounds for a discrimination lawsuit.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: courier;">The company eventually implemented a diversity and inclusion program, but the damage had already been done as many of the Hispanic employees had left the company due to the toxic and discriminatory environment. The remaining employees were wary of speaking up about any further issues, as they didn't want to risk facing the same treatment.</span></p></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #343541; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #343541; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #343541; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">EXAMPLES OF MARGINALIZATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Now that we know what marginalization in the workplace is all about, here are some real-life examples of what workplace marginalization can look like:
Stereotyping. Your co-worker assumes you should make the rest of the office coffee because you’re the only woman in the workplace. In this way, he’s falsely and offensively assuming something about your identity based on your gender.
Denying opportunities. Your manager purposefully chooses to give your promotion to someone else because of your disability, despite the fact that your disability doesn’t affect your work. This would be considered ableism and is a form of discrimination.
Withholding resources. Your supervisor doesn’t provide you with the same tools as your co-workers because he assumes that your Asian heritage makes you more capable. This would be discrimination based on stereotypes.
Bullying. Your co-worker insults you or makes otherwise inflammatory comments related to your race, gender, or any other identity. Bullying can also become physical, which is extremely serious.
Ignoring Efforts. Your manager refuses to acknowledge the work you do and even gives others credit for your work. This can be implicit marginalization.
Isolation. Your manager leaves you out of meetings or other events because you don’t “fit in” with the group.
Gaslighting. Your co-worker denies your experience and pretends like the other instances of marginalization you’re experiencing aren’t actually happening. This is a common tactic to keep you disillusioned and prevent you from speaking out.</span></div></span>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-46448454235304111582022-12-17T20:13:00.001-05:002022-12-17T20:13:25.478-05:00What Is a Multiplier? What are Rebates?<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vendor multiplier formula in Excel:</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">= (Cost of materials + Labor + Overhead) * Multiplier</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buyer multiplier formula in Excel:</p><p><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">= Original price * Multiplier</span> </p><p><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is an example using the vendor multiplier formula in Excel:</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A vendor is selling a product that costs $100 in materials, $50 in labor, and $25 in overhead. The vendor wants to use a multiplier of 1.5 to determine the final price of the product.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Excel, the formula would be:</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">= (100 + 50 + 25) * 1.5</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The final price of the product would be $225.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is an example using the buyer multiplier formula in Excel:</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A buyer is interested in purchasing a product that has an original price of $200. The buyer is offered a discount of 25% by using a multiplier of 0.75.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Excel, the formula would be:</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">= 200 * 0.75</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The discounted price for the buyer would be $150.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">A multiplier is a factor that is used to increase the value of something, such as a price or profit. In the context of vendors and buyers, a multiplier is often used to determine the final price of a product or service. For example, a vendor may use a multiplier to calculate the price of a product based on the cost of materials, labor, and overhead.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">End-of-the-year rebates are discounts that parent companies receive from vendors as a result of the combined efforts of all the companies in the group. These rebates are often used to reward companies for meeting certain performance targets or for increasing their sales volume.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">One way that small companies can benefit from end-of-the-year rebates is by participating in a program that uses the rebates to fund discounts for small businesses. For example, a parent company might create a program that allows small businesses to purchase products at a discounted price using the rebates that the parent company received.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">To put this program into place, the following steps could be taken:</p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Determine the criteria for eligible small businesses: This could include factors such as size, location, or type of business.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Identify potential vendors that offer end-of-the-year rebates: This could involve researching different companies and contacting them to see if they offer rebates to parent companies.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Negotiate terms with vendors: This could involve discussing the terms of the rebate program, such as the amount of the rebate and the requirements for receiving it.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Develop a program to distribute the rebates to small businesses: This could involve creating a website or other platform through which small businesses can apply for the rebates and purchase products at a discounted price.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">Promote the program to small businesses: This could involve advertising the program through social media, email marketing, or other marketing channels.</p></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">By following these steps, small businesses can benefit from end-of-the-year rebates by receiving discounts on products and services that they might not otherwise be able to afford. This can help small businesses to save money and grow their businesses, ultimately benefiting the local economy and community.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-34117857654587672822022-11-12T17:26:00.000-05:002022-11-12T17:26:19.783-05:00EEOC sent "Right to Sue" Judge said Request for Summary Judgement Denied FEDEX CORPORATION. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER CIVIL ACTION NO. 4:21-CV-01651<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrU0rKfByKG7KzhnsZkZlj-ycjaq9U9J4kuXdoNjGLD6e-qlnFyKih6E_Eho0EK7KyauV6gp_cLZ7-TQUjkL1Sd0gq6CYuMPE-_fSOCz5FoQDmJpNV2Z7b_u_N2_Q4czuf9n4I6xjK37F_q-Th_Tnj7apCHH5BGFG0X5XePYF9r4azexuqiexeYJfmaA/s2548/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-12%20at%204.35.13%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2548" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrU0rKfByKG7KzhnsZkZlj-ycjaq9U9J4kuXdoNjGLD6e-qlnFyKih6E_Eho0EK7KyauV6gp_cLZ7-TQUjkL1Sd0gq6CYuMPE-_fSOCz5FoQDmJpNV2Z7b_u_N2_Q4czuf9n4I6xjK37F_q-Th_Tnj7apCHH5BGFG0X5XePYF9r4azexuqiexeYJfmaA/w640-h338/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-12%20at%204.35.13%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I. Before the Court are the following motions; the plaintiff, Jennifer Harris’ motion for leave to respond with supplemental evidence [DE 47]; the plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend her complaint to add Title VII as a claim [DE 42]; the defendant, FedEx Corporation’s opposition to the plaintiff’s motion to amend [DE 49]; the defendant’s motion for summary judgment [DE 27]; the plaintiff’s response to the defendant’s motion for summary judgment [DE 28]; and, the defendant’s reply to the plaintiff’s response [DE 43]. After a thorough review of the pending documents, the Court determines that the plaintiff’s motions [DEs 42 and 47] should be Granted and the defendant’s motion for summary judgment should be Denied. <div><br /></div><div>II. The plaintiff commenced her employment with the defendant in 2007 as an Account Executive, an entry level inside sales position. Over time, she was promoted to Sales Executive; Field Sales Account Executive, Field Sales Executive, Inside Sales Manager; Business Sales Field Manager and finally, District Sales Manager for Field Sales, the position she held when she was terminated on January 7, 2020. As a District Sales Manager, the plaintiff supervised a team with a primary responsibility for generating revenue and maintaining existing customer accounts. The plaintiff’s performance was measured, in part, by her team’s success at meeting annual revenue goals that were adjusted from year-to-year based on the assigned territory’s revenue from the previous year. Thus, “high performance in one year could have the effect of increasing” [revenue goals] for an impending or upcoming year. Beginning in June 2017, the plaintiff reported to Managing Director, Michelle Lamb. The plaintiff took advantage of Lamb’s leadership and, in October 2018, began one-on-one meetings with Lamb that continued throughout the plaintiff’s tenure. In early 2019, the defendant introduced a new program called “Coach 2 Grow” designed to improve each sale teams’ sales performance. It appears that Lamb was unsatisfied with the plaintiff’s rollout of the program for her team and, as a result, “met [frequently] with the plaintiff”. On one occasion, during a meeting about the plaintiff’s implementation of the new program, Lamb “suggested to the [plaintiff] that she might want to consider reverting to being an Account Executive, a role in which the [plaintiff] had excelled previously.” The plaintiff did not accept Lamb’s suggestion. Shortly, after that suggestion on June 26, 2019, Lamb issued a Letter of Counseling to the plaintiff. According to Lamb, the letter was a result of the plaintiff’s failure to “meet plan 4 out of 4 quarters in FY 19,” and failure to produce a “performance improvement plan (“PIP”)” or put in place a plan “to overcome deficiencies.” After receiving the Letter of Counseling, Lamb met with the plaintiff to create a plan that would “resolve the performance issues outlined in the [PIP]”. Apparently, unsatisfied with the plaintiff’s improvement, Lamb issued a Letter of Warning [September 13, 2019] to the plaintiff that included a second PIP. At the time, it appears that the plaintiff’s revenue performance was 91.6% of her previous year’s revenue. Lamb desired to make “the second PIP more feasible for the plaintiff and reduced her goal from 100% to 94.8%, a percentage that, at the time, was 3.2% above the plaintiff’s then current standing by averaging the performance percentage of the District Sales Manager. After the March 2019, meeting with Lamb, the plaintiff filed several internal complaints, including allegations of race discrimination [March 2019, June 2019 and December 2019]. According to the defendant, the plaintiff’s complaints were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated in January 2020. On January 7, 2020, the plaintiff was terminated. </div><div><br /></div><div>III. In its motions for summary judgment and related motions, the defendant asserts that there is no genuine issue or dispute as to any material fact that defeats the defendant’s entitlement to a judgment as a matter of law based on the following: (a) the plaintiff’s § 1981 claim is barred by a contractual six-month limitations period; (b) under the McDonnel Douglas burden-shifting framework, the plaintiff has not and cannot overcome the defendant’s “legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason” for her termination based on race; (c) the plaintiff’s retaliation claim fails because there is no evidence or insufficient evidence of a casual connection between the filing of the plaintiff’s compliments the issuance of PIPs and the plaintiff’s termination.</div><div><br /></div><div>IV. The Court determines that the plaintiff’s motion to supplement her response evidence [DE 47-4] should be granted. The Court views, the supplement merely as adding substantiation to a claim and facts already made [race discrimination], and, thereby, explaining the basis for any delay in filing her lawsuit. That aside, the Court is of the opinion that the defendant’s contractual limitation of six months within which a civil rights claim may be filed, months on a civil rights claim, whether a § 1981 or Title VII, fails on at least two bases. First, the burden of proof for a § 1981 claim is indistinguishable from the burden of proof for a Title VII. Therefore, the defendant is not prejudiced by the added basis for the plaintiff’s claims. As well, the defendant was on notice prior to terminating the plaintiff that she had filed a formal complaint with the EEOC. See Jones v. Robinson Property Group, LP, 427 F.3d 987, 992 (5th Cir. 2005). Second, the contractual six-month period of limitations within which “any” suit might be filed against the defendant, cuts against public policy and sidesteps a federal administrative process designed to meet and defeat long-standing policies of bias and discrimination in the workplace. See Burnett v. Grattan, 468 U.S. 42, 48 (1984); 28 U.S.C. § 1658; see also Jones vv. R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 541 U.S. 369, 383 (2004).</div><div><br /></div><div><b> Therefore, the defendant’s claim for summary judgment based on contractual limitations is denied. The defendant’s motion for summary judgment based on a lack of discrimination and retaliation are, likewise, denied.</b></div><div><br /></div><div> In order to establish a prima facie case of discrimination, a plaintiff must establish that she belongs to a protected group, was qualified for her position, suffered an adverse employment action, and a similarly situated employee outside the plaintiff’s protected group was treated more favorably. Watkins v. Tregre, 997 F.3d 275, 282 (5th Cir. 2021). With the exception of producing evidence of a causal connection between the adverse employment action and a plaintiff’s protected activity, the plaintiff’s prima facie burden for a retaliation claim and an employer’s burden of persuasion are similar. See Texas Dep’t of Cmty. Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248, 254 (1981). In both instances, the evidence required may be direct or indirect. See West v. Nabors Drilling USA, Inc., 330 F.3d 379, 384 n. 3 (5th Cir. 2003). As well, in a retaliation claim, temporal proximity between an in-house EEO complaint and an adverse employment action is sufficient, as an inference, to establish a prima facie case of retaliation. See Evans v. City of Houston, 246 F.3d 344, 354 (5th Cir. 2001). In the case at bar, the undisputed evidence overcomes the defendant’s proffered evidence of a legitimate, nondiscriminatory basis for terminating the plaintiff. Whether the plaintiff initially asserted that race was a basis for Lamb’s and the defendant’s actions, is not necessary to establish a claim for racial disparity in treatment between the plaintiff and her white peers. The statistics relied upon by the defendant to establish the plaintiff’s failing are direct evidence of disparity in treatment. During Lamb’s counseling and/or meetings with the plaintiff, it became clear that the plaintiff’s 91.6% revenue performance was greater than at least one of her white peers. The average of 85.1% and 98.42% equals 94.8%. According to the defendant, Lamb averaged the scores of two District Sales Managers to reach the 94.8% average. A calculation that averages the scores should be based on the low of 85.01% and the high of 98.42%. It is noted that the average between the low and the high is 91.715%. By the averaging method, the plaintiff revenue performance was 0.11% below the average. This calculation also establishes that at least one white District Sales Manager’s score was 9.79% below the average (91.715) or 14.99% below his/her expected goal. The letter of termination states that the plaintiff’s termination was based solely on her lack of performance. In fact, the defendant admits that job performance is measured “in part” by whether a District Sales Manager meets the defendant’s revenue goal. Because the plaintiff’s termination was based solely on her failure to meet the defendant’s revenue goal, when others not of her race but in similar positions were not terminated when they did not meet their revenue goals, raises the inference that race could have been factor in the plaintiff’s termination. Thereafter, the defendant’s motion for summary judgment is Denied</div></div>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-34233851690829170052022-11-11T08:37:00.002-05:002022-11-11T08:41:16.924-05:00Follow the Forty Stories Series. Presented by Suffolk <p> </p><h5 class="font_5" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(var(--color_15)); font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.8em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: auto; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="color_14" color="rgb(var(--color_14))" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: georgia, palatino, "book antiqua", "palatino linotype", serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">When I first started as a carpenter, my foreman used to tell me, “You are female, you are black, you live in Boston — you're going to have a lot of targets on your back. Everything you do, make sure you do it really well. Don't give them any ammo.” And that's been one of my rules: Don't give them any ammo. Over the years, I’ve realized that he was right about another thing: these guys act so tough, and a lot of times it’s just a façade. Even if they were tough making me earn my place, they’re decent people.</span></span></span></h5><div><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="color_14" color="rgb(var(--color_14))" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: georgia, palatino, "book antiqua", "palatino linotype", serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h5 class="font_5" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(var(--color_15)); font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.8em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: auto; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="color_14" color="rgb(var(--color_14))" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The stories of who dreams it, who inhabits it, and — most important to us — who builds it. Since Suffolk’s founding forty years ago, we’ve seen these buildings contain multitudes. We’ve also seen how the dazzle of complex structures and their enduring presence in our daily lives can fade those stories to the backs of our memories. <br /><br />As we approached our 40th anniversary this year, we wanted to find a way to bring the builders’ stories into the spotlight. We wanted to hear their words. To capture what it feels like on the ground. What drives them, where they come from, and who they really are. We gave our people a chance to share those parts of themselves, and we chose forty of those stories from across the country to share with you — real, unvarnished and unexpected.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.fortystories.suffolk.com/" target="_blank">So, we bring you Forty Stories.</a><br />From the only people who can tell them.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fortystories.suffolk.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1858" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGW2PjVxaLNfxFEwijn3emXiBO4_443foDZeuT5j3z6rlviBFDS3O5lLuxjRC55svzXyzQcs1LiVvop1575PACUspJ7J9MtW-JkB-dfaR9HsGqQqCVtQKoCFh8MQv-qmj57_ur0o8ZBUdl8vBqt0AemdvM02D5xJnQksJ7rRBmCSIT7LiCFa0VvMVHw/w640-h410/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-11%20at%208.39.31%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></span></h5></span></span></span></div>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-32473994084993823832022-11-11T08:22:00.003-05:002022-11-11T08:26:17.392-05:00Friday Flashback <iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="580" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmissmicheal%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02e6NnNxMw3NWB3nuqonnfhATSEdDt1s5gkhKrDeXewzeBPmVLoxhpn8occdfCMyL9l&show_text=true&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your clothes came from Kmart and they stayed on layaway until school started. Eating out at a restaurant was a thing every now and then!! Fast food was leftovers at home. Eating popsicles was a treat on a hot day. We had fake cigs for candy and you only needed $1 or less. School was mandatory. You took your school clothes off as soon as you got home and put on your play clothes. If no one was home after school, you jumped the gate or went to the neighbors. Nobody paid for daycare because we had a key to the house to get in when we got home. We ate dinner at the table. Our house phone was always being used. We played Cops and Robbers, 1-2-3 Not It, Red Light Green Light, Hide & Seek, Truth or Dare, Tag, Kick Ball, Dodge Ball and we rode bikes. Girls and Boys played in the street or in the house. We came home when the street lights came on. Children were seen and heard. Staying in the house was a punishment and the only thing we knew about being "bored"--- "You better find something to do before I find it for you!" We ate what mom/dad made for dinner or we ate nothing at all. There was no bottled water; we drank from the tap or the water hose (because there was no coming in and out of the house<span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="😑" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8d/2/16/1f611.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="😑" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8d/2/16/1f611.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="🤧" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf5/2/16/1f927.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span>)</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Phone numbers and address’s were either memorized or written on a folded piece of paper which was kept with you at all times!</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell phones we knew nothing about. <span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="😂" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6f/2/16/1f602.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">We watched cartoons on Saturday mornings, and rode our bikes for hours. We ran around in the streets until dark and came in before mom had to find us (the street lights came on).</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">We were AFRAID OF NOTHING.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">We watched our MOUTHS around our elders because our PARENTS WOULD WHOOP OUR BUTTS!!! </div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">These were the good old days.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids today will never know how it feels to be a real kid, they will never understand my childhood!! </div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">I loved being a kid!!! </div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Copied and pasted ! It’s All So True</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQP1XXLqpSPRtgUHCPy4-hINrd1qv91ngMqNnamP7oN-KMGaNCduVF4IYnKS-fyPobRQ3TVjeEjKOrZaVsaSQ_efDy14yRAZn_HI4F6n_Hg78KAjOUkPoubeFlI_wm6FEyWrK2enaJ9oL0IiJr84oCHygfqkLDCaXqbg-kK5u1_6uvc9YQKmj5bYcfTQ/s3264/floating%20ship%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="3264" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQP1XXLqpSPRtgUHCPy4-hINrd1qv91ngMqNnamP7oN-KMGaNCduVF4IYnKS-fyPobRQ3TVjeEjKOrZaVsaSQ_efDy14yRAZn_HI4F6n_Hg78KAjOUkPoubeFlI_wm6FEyWrK2enaJ9oL0IiJr84oCHygfqkLDCaXqbg-kK5u1_6uvc9YQKmj5bYcfTQ/s320/floating%20ship%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jc7e665QFpKEXD5iPVSFEgEZlvtB7dxtfSmm-w-2EYOIb1j8M1J6x9qMWLEfefRFX0IfuIZI9bsmVYp1martKOB4jkUx5MbY6t4w3qFPX_2D0com6dLGgGmfwEknppkNKdiqL9NxFTAnaHxFoj23k4KV8pcFKv6cpiH_cK4bneNfS4x-RFmJBaY-RA/s2048/122249708_10158671015041101_1318416762967295933_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2048" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jc7e665QFpKEXD5iPVSFEgEZlvtB7dxtfSmm-w-2EYOIb1j8M1J6x9qMWLEfefRFX0IfuIZI9bsmVYp1martKOB4jkUx5MbY6t4w3qFPX_2D0com6dLGgGmfwEknppkNKdiqL9NxFTAnaHxFoj23k4KV8pcFKv6cpiH_cK4bneNfS4x-RFmJBaY-RA/s320/122249708_10158671015041101_1318416762967295933_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>shegetitdonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251192948992082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91618561365720655.post-82283617541422546812022-11-11T07:17:00.003-05:002022-11-11T07:32:07.627-05:00Noose found on Obama Presidential Center construction site<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/FEAmSlgQwrg" width="480"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;">CHICAGO -- </span>The firm building the Obama Presidential Center suspended operations Thursday after a noose was found at the site, and it offered a $100,000 reward to help find who was responsible.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">Lakeside Alliance, a partnership of Black-owned construction firms, said it reported the incident to police and "will provide any assistance required to identify those responsible."</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">"We have zero tolerance for any form of bias or hate on our worksite. Anti-bias training is included in our onboarding process and reiterated during site-wide meetings. We are suspending all operations onsite in order to provide another series of these trainings and conversations for all staff and workers," the firm said.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">Former President Barack Obama's foundation also released a statement.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">"This shameless act of cowardice and hate is designed to get attention and divide us. Our priority is protecting the health and safety of our workforce," the statement said.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">The Chicago Police Department is aware of the noose and the matter is under investigation, said Sgt. Rocco Alioto, a department spokesman.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">An alliance spokeswoman, Lara Cooper, said she could not comment on whether it suspects a worker at the site and how the pause will affect the work.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">City work to prepare for construction began in spring 2021 with the an official groundbreaking the following September.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">The foundation has said the center is slated to open in 2025. Organizers expect it to attract about 750,000 visitors a year.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;">It will sit on 19 acres (7.7 hectares) of the 540-acre (291-hectare) of Jackson Park, named for the nation's seventh president, Andrew Jackson. Significantly, it will be located near the Obama family home and where the former president started his political career on the city's South Side.</p><p class="fnmMv geuMB alqtB Dyur" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0px;"><a href="https://abc13.com/obama-presidential-center-noose-found-lakeside-alliance-chicago-police-department/12441606/" target="_blank">Original article</a><br /></p><div><br /></div><div class="snXP FYsKf rNiFf vABDa LKeu uJbEF " data-testid="prism-grid-column" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; flex-shrink: 0; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; margin: 40px auto; width: calc(((100% - 312px) / 14) * 10 + 216px);"><div data-testid="prism-ad-wrapper" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box; min-height: 0px; transition: min-height 0.3s linear 0s;"><div data-box-type="fitt-adbox-fitt-article-inline-box" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); 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Fourth alleged bias-related event at a Meta or Facebook construction site in the last two years.<p> <a class="analytics t-article-byline-author" href="https://www.constructiondive.com/editors/sobando/" rel="author" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; cursor: pointer; font-family: "proxima nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Sebastian Obando</a></p><span face=""proxima nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 16px;"></span><span class="author-title" face=""proxima nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #6e707c; display: block; font-size: 16px;">Reporter</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYqfqNwTaCpoVp_jjbzM0wLAeMOIkESOxH7_o74K8TFjUTd40uy4jcQQrGITEhsI4s-ObHMAnSl_02ESMmm89uxg8KPdcFKvGRnyUjZz1PclNMfrOAtRt49k38s5AhZRubX23_D8CMzcDy65RcuwgOS12tSnjBuVR0vpHWLT1C3pTuh-Wo_ES3kh44w/s885/9BBF83D9-CB25-4A19-A3EB-DBA90B97FB6D.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYqfqNwTaCpoVp_jjbzM0wLAeMOIkESOxH7_o74K8TFjUTd40uy4jcQQrGITEhsI4s-ObHMAnSl_02ESMmm89uxg8KPdcFKvGRnyUjZz1PclNMfrOAtRt49k38s5AhZRubX23_D8CMzcDy65RcuwgOS12tSnjBuVR0vpHWLT1C3pTuh-Wo_ES3kh44w/s320/9BBF83D9-CB25-4A19-A3EB-DBA90B97FB6D.jpeg" width="299" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="author-title" face=""proxima nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #6e707c; display: block; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.constructiondive.com/news/bnbuilders-fires-3-workers-connected-noose-incident-meta-site/628224/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202022-07-27%20Construction%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:43391%5D&utm_term=Construction%20Dive" target="_blank">Construction Dive Original article</a><br /></span><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "proxima nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.25rem; padding-left: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.675rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Seattle-based general contractor BNBuilders has fired three workers for their alleged involvement in </span><a href="https://www.constructiondive.com/news/noose-found-at-another-meta-construction-site/626440/" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; cursor: pointer;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">placing a noose with a Black carpenter’s name</span></a><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"> at a Meta construction site in Redmond, Washington, </span><a href="https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bnbuilders-fires-3-workers-alleged-involvement-noose-incident-redmond-construction-site/BBPVWIXCOZAXNI46RPNMKEA5LQ/" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; cursor: pointer;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">according to local news outlet Kiro 7</span></a><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.675rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Police have not said whether criminal charges will be filed in the case, but they are investigating the incident as a hate crime, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $100,000 fine.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.675rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">A 33-year-old Black carpenter who had been working at Meta’s Building X construction site reported finding the noose last month, along with one of his tools taped to the rope with his name written on it.</span><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "source serif 4", serif; font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 1rem 0px;">Dive Insight:</h3><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">The termination of the three workers involved in placing the noose differs from how the majority of racist incidents on jobsites are resolved.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">For example, Amazon and R.C. Anderesen offered a $100,000 reward for information about the perpetrator of </span><a href="https://www.constructiondive.com/news/amazon-rc-andersen-increase-reward-for-information-about-noose-found-on-jo/600317/" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; cursor: pointer;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">several nooses placed on a fulfillment center construction site</span></a><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"> in Connecticut last year. No one stepped forward and the reward was never collected, according to an Amazon spokesperson. No arrests were ever made in the case.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">But there are cases where workers are caught, and subsequently terminated immediately.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Earlier this month, the consortium running the $6.5 billion Uranium Processing Facility construction site at the federal Y-12 facility in Tennessee </span><a href="https://www.constructiondive.com/news/reward-leads-to-workers-termination-noose-construction/627623/" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; cursor: pointer;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">identified and fired a worker</span></a><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"> after tips from a $200,000 reward hotline connected the person to a noose discovered on site in June.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">After spiking in 2020, the number of nooses reported on U.S. construction sites fell by about half to seven, according to data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision. But that remains the </span><a href="https://www.constructiondive.com/news/2-years-after-george-floyds-death-progress-yet-unfulfilled-promises-in/624045/" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; cursor: pointer;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">same number of reported incidents </span></a><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">as in 2018 and 2019.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">The incident marks at least the fourth alleged bias-related event at a Meta or Facebook construction site in the last two years.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.188rem; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">BNBuilders did not respond to Construction Dive’s request for comment about the firings.</span></p></li></ul>
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