My guess is that the video is inconclusive, the guy isn't so much an employee as a part owner or franchisee, or a combination of things. I did a little employment law a long time ago but I doubt things in NE have gotten more pro-worker since I stopped practicing. There's an element here that we don't know.

Usually, it would be. That is what is so baffling about this - I haven't read the rest of comments to see if there is more information but normally anything like this would be, at the very least, a violation of company policy.

True, but thy would have to be careful there. From a liability standpoint, they have less exposure firing him then forcing him to quit, if he were in a protected class.

Thank you. A soon as I wrote I wasn't sure but couldn't think of at-will

NE is a right to work state - they don't need a reason to fire him. As long it isn't for a race/religion/gender reason. But what really stumps me is this - they have limited liability for her attack but are opening themselves up for a massive settlement/judgment for the next woman this douche canoe attacks. This whole…

My mom taught me the same lesson by being trapped in a horrible marriage because she wasn't able to support herself in the style to which she had become accustomed.

Crying tears here. That is so terrific.

Wallender is gorgeously filmed but bleak. I started Haven a few weeks ago - it's interesting and a little creepy but not overly so.

Long time married here. Is there a reason behind his actions? I suggest talking to him. And pushing him to explain what is going on with him. There could be a reasonable explanation why he isn't looking for work - wants to change fields, hates his field, etc. Going to counseling sounds like it could really help. I…

I know that feeling so well. Recently, I had to get a new phone. It was insane how hard it was for me to order the one I wanted. And it wasn't even a super expensive or top of the line model. It felt like I was doing something wrong spending $100 on myself.

I would do a simple service and then have lunch or hors d'oerves at a nice restaurant. You could probably get a prix fixe menu for less than that. Good luck.

Fancy Trader Joe's Reserva Chardonnay. Classy and thrifty. Or just thrifty.

Really? The public statements seemed supportive or was I missing the sarcasm? Also, is this the last season for SoA? For some reason, I have that in my head.

There's a similar recipe from Cook's Illustrated that I make constantly. My kids eat it and they are picky. It is so easy for how it tastes. Roasted trumps mashed.

Amen. At this point, I feel like we are all getting inundated because Miley's record needs sales. I know this the gossipy post but there has to be something more intriguing than twerking. At least there's no picture of her damn tongue.

Thanks. I was lucky to have some pretty excellent judges and social workers to help. It's gut wrenching work and so necessary. And it's heartbreaking that it is necessary. It's not so much thick skin as a constant comparison - oh, some dillhole manger think we need to do x which is laughably stupid but it's not…

I was a GAL for two and a half years. When the jailed dad of three kids I represented called in death threats to my office, I walked away. But not before I got a judge to terminates his parental rights and sent the kids out of state for adoption. I now work in a corporate job and people wonder why office bullshit…

After years of popping and picking on the sly, my husband and I have an arrangement. As long I respect the screams of pain, don't bother certain areas, and offer up rubs/scratching with picking, then I get free reign. He gets so many ingrown hairs that used to get infected, he appreciates my efforts now.

Celebrity Skin by Hole and Pretend We're Dead by L7 really help me when I am flagging. The Killers - especially Dustland Fairytale (makes me think of Riggins - don't judge) and Miss Atomic Bomb. Gold Guns Girls by Metric and a couple tracks from Silversun Pickups' Swoon album - they also help remind me how far I've…

I am a Beta Woman. Glad I have a label! Labels are fun!