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Ok_Sorbet9577 OP t1_j9es01c wrote

Reply to comment by fauxpublica in Question about unemployment by Ok_Sorbet9577

The problem is they refuse to lay off when there is no work. This has only been a new “rule” when the son took over. Before that every March the guys would be asked who wanted the lay off since oil season was closing. Now since the wife doesn’t want to do paper work she refuses to allow unemployment. I guess we are just screwed like all the other employees trying to just live while owners and CEO’s keep getting rich. I can’t wait for these two idiots to run a business that been around for 4 generations and over 110 year into the ground because of personal greed.

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fauxpublica t1_j9ep7js wrote

Reply to comment by Ok_Sorbet9577 in Question about unemployment by Ok_Sorbet9577

It’s tough. Some people suck. Nothing is free though and they are paying a price somewhere for their actions. Try to focus on what is good about the job (the hourly rate sounds great) and try t accept and not focus on their greed. there are greedy employers everywhere. If he gets laid off for lack pf work, you can decide what to do then.

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Ok_Sorbet9577 OP t1_j9eou9l wrote

Reply to comment by fauxpublica in Question about unemployment by Ok_Sorbet9577

It sucks! Why can’t owners not be human. They are literally playing with people lives. It’s so hard right now and I only see it getting worse. I want him to find a new job so bad but how do you know your new boss won’t be even more evil.

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fauxpublica t1_j9eoijp wrote

Reply to Question about unemployment by Ok_Sorbet9577

It isn’t legal. Most employees are covered by UI, although not all. An oil company would most likely be covered. It doesn’t mean some employers don’t fire people on trumped up claims for collecting. Happens too frequently.

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Adorable_List3836 t1_j9emc2s wrote

Reply to whos at fault if someone antagonize you into a fight and you do it? by darksider54

There is no definite answer, there are a million different scenarios that could take place. With that being said, Mass is a “duty to retreat” state, that means you can only defend yourself if you have no other option. So if you have words with some dude at a bar and he swings at you you’re not supposed to retaliate if you can get away but if he comes after you in a bathroom stall and you can’t get out then you can kick him in the nuts and stick his head in the toilet. Same thing at home, if someone breaks in and threatens you you’re supposed to get out if you can, if you’re cornered and have no other option then you can stab them in the face with a soldering iron.

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pillbinge t1_j9dwa0a wrote

Reply to whos at fault if someone antagonize you into a fight and you do it? by darksider54

This is the wrong sub to ask. And whatever the law says, take it with a grain of salt. There's still more context. The thing you're looking for are "fighting words". Fighting words might defend you when called to stand for what you've done, but they don't justify anything. Not legally. No one is encouraged to fight.

Bottom line, usually, is that you're responsible for your own actions. You can't batter someone just because they said you were fugly. You might get away with it if they screamed the n-word at you. But these aren't hard-and-fast rules, so the general rule is, don't fight.

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hummingbirds_R_tasty t1_j9dw0a4 wrote

Reply to Organizations that help with home repair by BTVwifey

contact the local elder services or elder community center for a recommendation. look up their local government website for links for elder services.

what you describing sounds like it could possibly get the house condemned. Is the decay so bad the its structurally unsafe.

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