...On September 8th 2011, President Obama gave a speech on what he calls the American Jobs Acts. It’s basically and act that consists of a combination of tax cuts and creation of jobs as well as helping the unemployed and Unemployment insurance. Taxes: * Helping small businesses by cutting taxes in half first five million dollars in wages and temporarily cutting payroll taxes all together on new employees. * Allowing all businesses to make immediate deductions on expenses for new plant and equipment * Working with the SEC to reduces burdens on small businesses and help them gin capital. * Tax credit for companies hiring veterans * Tax credit for businesses hiring long-term unemployed * Cutting payroll taxes in half Creating more jobs: * Preventing layoffs of union workers (teachers, cops, etc) * Renovating schools to both create jobs and improve learning. * Create more jobs by fixing and improving our roads, rails, and airports. And something called project rebuild which will create more construction jobs. * Expanding access to high speed wireless which will free up the nations spectrum (whatever that means). Unemployment: * Reform that includes extending unemployment benefits. * A work sharing plan that will allow employees to keep their jobs at less hours rather than being laid off * Wage insurance to help reemploy older workers and help people start their own businesses. * A discrimination act which prohibits...
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...| Government Mandated Benefits | Unemployment | | | | Unemployment is a wide conversation that is being discussed more times than none, especially in this day and time. The article that I will be discussing is concerning unemployment promoting individuals to move for a better employment opportunity. Instead of moving for a better job, people have been staying within their confront zone because of multiple reasons that may include: fear of the unknown, family and friends not being close by, and just plan not wanting to. Providing vouchers that promoted moving and providing assistance to those that are interested in moving could benefit them by taking up the slack that maybe an option for the person to move and provide better for themselves, without the immediate worry of not being able to make ends meet before actually having the job that they need to survive. This topic relates to our conversations in class because we were basically in the process of understanding how some of the government funding programs were are a benefit to those persons that are not afford healthcare or being discriminated against in receiving healthcare, just to name a few. I think that it’s first necessary to establish the meaning of unemployment benefits and how it is distributed among those that are in need. Unemployment insurance payments (benefits) are intended to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. (Careeronestop)...
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...of the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Business Review Shigeru Fujita July 30, 2010 The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia or the Federal Reserve System. This article is forthcoming in an issue of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Business Review. overall economy itself has started to grow again after the deep recession. For example, in the fourth quarter of 2009, the average unemployment rate was at a insurance. double-digit level, a level we have not seen since the early 1980s, even though real GDP grew by more than 5 percent. One of the main policy reactions to painful developments in the labor market has been the expansion of unemployment components of the social security programs in the U.S. 1 It provides income (and thus The U.S. labor market has remained weak in recent years, even though the consumption) protection for those who have lost their jobs involuntarily. During “normal” times, unemployment insurance benefits are provided through the regular pre-unemployment earnings and last 26 weeks in the majority of states. 2 During The unemployment insurance (UI) system constitutes one of the major economic downturns, however, the federal government often provides additional government has greatly extended the duration of benefits as a means to combat the surmounting joblessness. As of the summer of 2009, unemployed workers who unemployment compensation...
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...Should the Unemployed Receiving Benefits Be Drug Tested? Drug testing the unemployed will help to ensure that those receiving benefits are using the money for good. In today’s world and economy many people are unemployed. Most of them are unemployed due to no fault of their own. They are good hardworking people who were laid off. They help their neighbors, volunteer whenever possible, and do many things out of the goodness of their hearts. Bad things happen to good people. That’s where the unemployment agency comes in. When people are laid off or fired, they can receive benefits from the unemployment agency. In June 2011, the unemployment rate was at 9.2 percent (www.tradingeconomics.com). This is lower than most of last year, but it is still high. There are many people who are actively seeking jobs, but there are also those that are sitting at home dealing drugs. Many that are actively looking for jobs are being cut short on unemployment benefits because of the amount of people sitting at home dealing drugs. Gas is high and to look for a job most people have to drive from place to place. If you are being cut short on your unemployment benefits how can you afford to look for a job and still put food on the table? My suggestion is to drug test those receiving unemployment benefits. I believe even the threat of this will stop some people from abusing the system. This will help the people who are honest and trying to be able to get by while they are searching for a job. Many...
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...2d, 1316 (1988) Facts: On February 17, 1987 after 8 years of employment Billie Rodman was fired from her job for misconduct. Billie Rodman applied for unemployment benefits and was denied due to being fired for misconduct. Billie Rodman has decided to file an appeal on the decision from the district court to revoke her benefits. Due to her personal problems impacting her working abilities Billie Rodman had restrictions placed on her prior to her termination. June of 1986 Billie Rodman received numerous personal phone calls and had visitors at her work place and was reprimanded for her actions. The reprimand that she was given stated that she was no longer to have visitors or personal phone calls during work hours. The only time she would be allowed to have personal phone calls or visitors was during her scheduled brakes or lunches/dinners away from the hospital or out of patients or coworkers view. Billie Rodman was told to let her immediate supervisor know when she would be leaving her station for her dinner. Billie Rodman was told to make every effort to resolve her personal issues that were causing issues for her at work. Issue: The issue here is the misconduct that Billie Rodman was fired for really considered misconduct which would cause her to be denied her benefits under NMSA 1978, Section 51–1–7 of the Unemployment Compensation Law. Rule: For this to be considered misconduct the defense has to prove that Billie Rodman willingly or intentionally disobeys or neglected...
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...relocating there dropped by 33 percent (Whobrey, 2012). Companies have positions open for employees but our education is America is getting worse and there are no workers that are skilled enough or have enough experience to get the job. There is an alternative to this right to work policy. They can use work share which is an unemployment insurance program allowed by federal rules which makes more sense than the divisive right to work legislation that labor groups say will destroy unions (Cox, 2012). Work share allows employers to choose to cut the wages and hours of either all employees or a single department and the state’s unemployment insurance agency. Instead of employees facing layoffs they could decrease worker’s hours instead and let employees collect unemployment benefits to make up part of the lost wages. This will help to maintain a workforce and make it easier to adapt when demand improves (Anders, 2012). The graph below shows that work share policy will help decrease unemployment rate rather than right to work policy. References Anders, M. (2012, March 21). Work sharing: Michigan Senate considers unemployment reform aimed at preventing layoffs | MLive.com. Michigan Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather -...
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...Unemployment benefits have consistently been cited by economists as one of the most effective policies at spurring economic growth. I feel strongly that the government should increase and extend unemployment benefits. My reasons for feeling this way are as follows. Currently the unemployment rate is still high and increasing the benefits will allow unemployed people a chance to pay more of their bills. Benefits provide much-needed income support during this time when many Americans would otherwise be left unable to pay their rent or put food on the table. Unemployment benefits have consistently been cited by economists as one of the most effective policies at spurring economic growth. Every week more than 2 million Americans receive an average emergency unemployment benefit check of about $300— money that is spent on rent or the mortgage and utilities, as well as in local supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, and newsstands. By increasing the money that the unemployed people put into the pockets they are most likely to spend it. Unemployment benefits help millions of Americans continue to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads even when they lose their job. In doing so, unemployment benefits are an important mechanism for preventing people from falling into poverty. The current unemployment rate is still high and increasing the benefits will allow unemployed people a chance to pay more of their daily living expenses. Americans are also finding themselves out...
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...3 Assignment Lerin Martin Kaplan University PA205 April 15, 2014 Zelma M. Mitchell., Plaintiff V. Lovington Good Samaritan Center, Inc., Defendant 89 NM 575,555 P.2d 696 (1976) Facts: On June, 4, 1974, the Plaintiff, Zelma Mitchell lost her job due to misconduct. She was working at Lovington Good Samaritan Center, Inc. Mrs. Mitchell applied for unemployment benefits shortly after on June 12, 1974. Mrs. Mitchell was denied unemployment benefits since she was terminated due to her misconduct. Mrs. Mitchell was not happy with this answer and filed an appeal, which she was able to reinstate her unemployment benefits starting August 28, 1974. Her Employer, Lovington Good Samaritan Center submitted another appeal which once again, disqualified Mrs. Mitchell from receiving unemployment benefits. Unwilling to settle, Mrs. Mitchell applied for certiorari, and her benefits were reinstated by the District court on January 16, 1976. Issue(s): Did Mrs. Mitchell’s actions in fact constitute misconduct according to 59-9-5(b), N.M.S.A. 1953 Rule(s) of Law: “The term ‘Misconduct’ is not defined in the Unemployment Compensation Law.” (Zelma M. Mitchell v. Lovington Good Samaritan Center, Inc, 1976) Due to this, the court reviewed the case of Boynton Cab Co. v. Neubeck, 237 Wis. 249, 259-60, 296 N.W. 636, 640 (1941) and used their findings to formulate their own definition of Misconduct which is as follows: “‘misconduct’ . . . is limited to conduct evincing such wilful...
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...Rodman v. New Mexico Employment Security Department, 764 P.2d 1316 (N.M. 1988). Facts: Ms. Rodman was an employee of Presbyterian Hospital for nearly eight years as a unit secretary. On February 17, 1987, the appellant was terminated under hospital personnel policies following a “third corrective action” notice. Ms. Rodman was reprimanded in June of 1986 in light of receiving an inordinate number of personal calls and visitors at her work station. The formal reprimand set forth conditions to prevent further corrective action. The conditions were as follows: no personal telephone calls during work hours outside of a designated break or dinner time, these are to occur in an area not visible to patients, physicians, or other staff. When leaving for dinner, Rodman was to report to her immediate supervisor and was not to leave the hospital. According to the testimony given by Rodman’s supervisor disruptive telephone calls continued. In November of 1986 Ms. Rodman received another written reprimand stating that her job was in jeopardy. Ms. Rodman’s supervisor established restrictions prohibiting visitors at the department and instructed her to notify security if there was a potential problem. On February 15, 1987 Ms. Rodman began work a 1:00 p.m. Ms. Rodman had spoken to her boyfriends’ mother earlier informing her she did not wish her boyfriend to use her car and that she had broken off their relationship. When the boyfriends’ mother called Ms. Rodman...
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...SAMPLE LEGAL MEMORANDUM TO: Professor Pruitt FROM: Cristopher L. Butler DATE: 6-26-2012 SUBJECT: Natalie Attired Unemployment Compensation Claim. STATEMENT OF FACTS July 2010, Ms. Natalie Attired filed and was denied unemployment compensation benefits on the grounds of “misconduct”. May 2009, Ms. Attired began employment with Biddy’s Tea House where she received work performance evaluation every 3 months during her time of employment. Ms. Attired received a total of four evaluations ( attached), which showed constant improvement with no reprimands. June 2010, Ms. Attired purchased a full-sleeve tattoo (photo attached) which covered the entire upper right arm; there was an incident where the lower portion of the tattoo could be seen below the short sleeve uniform. Ms. Baker the owner advised Ms. Attired that if she did not remove the tattoo she would be fired. Ms. Attired refused to remove the tattoo,she was terminated on that Friday for misconduct. Ms. Biddy Baker has stated there is no employee manual or written policy about employee conduct or work attire. Ms. Baker also has not provided any proof of a decline in sales during Ms. Attired’s employment. All Ms. Baker provided was names of two customers who requested to be moved from Ms. Attired ‘section due to her tattoo. ISSUE/QUESTION PRESENTED 1. The issue in this case is whether Natalie Attired’s failure to remove her tattoo when instructed by her employer to do so constitutes “misconduct”...
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...Samples are provided for reference only. Always consult current legislation in your jurisdiction to create policies and procedures and contracts for your organization. SAMPLE AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into as of the XX day of October, 200X, between ___________(“the Committee”) and ____________ (“the Contractor”). 1. Independent Contractor. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Committee hereby engages the Contractor as an independent contractor to perform the services set forth herein, and the Contractor hereby accepts such engagement. 2. Duties, Term, and Compensation. The Contractor’s duties, term of engagement, compensation and provisions for payment thereof shall be as set forth in the budget which is attached as Schedule A, which may be amended in writing from time to time, or supplemented with subsequent estimates for services to be rendered by the Contractor and agreed to by the Committee, and which collectively are hereby incorporated by reference. 3. Expenses. During the term of this Agreement, the Contractor shall bill and the Committee shall reimburse her for all reasonable and approved out-of-pocket expenses as set forth in Schedule A which are incurred in connection with the performance of the duties hereunder. 4. Written Reports. The Committee may request that project plans, progress reports and a final results report be provided by Consultant.. A final results report shall be due at the conclusion of the project...
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...Southern Coal & Coke Co. 301U.S. 495 1937 In the case: Carmichael v Southern Coal & Coke they speak of a scheme that is set up under the unemployment act of Alabama that is intended to provide unemployment benefits for workers in the mention state. Designated classes of employers who employee more than eight persons for more than twenty weeks in the year are said to pay a certain percentage of their total monthly salary into a fund known as the Unemployment Compensation Fund. This is also true for employees as they are expected to contribute a percentage of their salary to this fund. This fund is deposited in the Unemployment Trust Fund and is used by state commission to pay unemployment benefits. This act satisfies the criteria by sections of the social security act. According to dictionary .com “tax is a sum of money demanded by government for its support or for specific facilities or services, levied upon incomes, property, sales etc.” it is also “a burdensome change , obligation, duty or demand.” There are also certain attribites that contributes to a good tax system such as -it should be productive to revenue -certain to tax payers -consistent with government policies, etc. As seen in this case the contribution been made by both employer and employee are considered as tax. Therefore the scheme set up under the unemployment act is also seen as a good tax system as the system is productive of revenue meaning all the money collected from this scheme is going towards...
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...Rodman v. New Mexico Employment Security Department, 764 P. 2d 1316 (N.M. 1988) Facts: Ms. Billy J. Rodman, appellee had been employed by Presbyterian Hospital as a unit secretary for nearly eight years when, on February 17, 1987, she was terminated under hospital personnel policies following a "third corrective action" notice. Before her termination restrictions had been placed on Rodman's conduct due to personal problems adversely impacting her place of work. Ms. Rodman was reprimanded in June of 1986 for receiving an inordinate number of personal telephone calls and visitors at her work station, which was disruptive to her own work and to her co-workers. The formal reprimand set forth conditions to prevent further corrective action. Ms. Rodman was to have no personal telephone calls during work hours outside of a designated break or dinnertime, in which event they were to occur in an area not visible to patients, physicians, or other department staff. When leaving the department for dinner, Ms. Rodman was to report to her immediate supervisor and was not to leave the hospital. Ms. Rodman was to make every effort to resolve the matters in her personal life that were causing problems at work. According to the testimony of her supervisor, extremely disruptive telephone calls continued. The doctors were beginning to comment on it. The staff was getting more distressed. According to her supervisor, "Again we talked about the visits, and the behavior at the desk. When the...
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...with a high degree of accuracy. Vast knowledge of administrative orders, municipal regulations, statutes, and all other laws as it pertains to Unemployment Compensation and Immigration law. Able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively. Education B .S. Criminal Justice–University of Maryland, College Park, MD-May 2012 Experience Department of Employment Services, DOES-Washington, DC Claims Examiner (August 2013-Present) • Analyzes, manages, and adjudicates a full range of unemployment claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure of claim and render legal written determinations in a timely manner • Interviews claimants, employers, and/or other interested parties via telephone, mail, fax, and electronic methods to determine eligibility for unemployment benefits and/or resolve unemployment claims issues. • Conduct investigations to obtain necessary information relative to contested/questionable unemployment claims and protests. • Verify work authorization documentation for non-US citizen’s through U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services computer software. • Applies monetary and non-monetary decisions based on DC Code, Office of Appeals, Board of Review, or court rulings. • Attends hearings as a witness on behalf of the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, Bi Incorporated.-Baltimore, MD Immigration Case Specialist (October 2012-August...
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...Mitchell v. Lovington Good Samaritan Center, Inc., 555 P.2d 696 (1976) Procedural History: This case began with the Unemployment Security Commission, was seen at appellate levels, then seen at the District Court level, and now it’s at supreme court of Wisconsin. Attempting to receive the denied seven weeks of unemployment benefits. At District court level it was decided that the unemployment benefits be reinstated. Appellant Center is now appealing this under misconduct under s 59-9-5(b), N.M.S.A.1953. Facts: Mitchell, a full time nurse’s aide and a part-time relief medications nurse for the Center in Lovington, publicly name-called the Director of the Center, Smith, and the Director of Nurses, Stroope. There were previous misconducts such as insubordination, improper attire and previous name-calling incidents. Rule: The Wisconsin Supreme Court found no statutory definition of misconduct in the Unemployment Compensation Law in a prior case and then adopted the following definition for misconduct: is limited to conduct evincing such wilful or wanton disregard of an employer’s interests as is found in deliberate violations or disregard of standards of behavior which the employer has the right to expect of his employee, or in carelessness or negligence of such degree or recurrence as to manifest equal culpability, wrongful intent or evil design or to show an intentional and substantial disregard of the employer’s interests or of the employee’s duties and obligations...
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