BOSS WANTS TO KNOW, DO WORKERS GET PAID LEAVE WHEN SENT HOME DUE TO VIRUS FEARS? QUESTION: I run a diner. Because of fears around the Corona Virus, our Sunday business was down by more than 60 percent. I can’t afford to stay open with numbers like that; I told staff we will close for the next two weeks. Do…
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Pandemic Rev Lynn Ungar What if you thought of it As the Jews consider the Sabbath– The most sacred of times? Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for now, On trying to make the world Different than it is. Sing. Pray. Touch only those To whom you commit your life. Center down. And when your…
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WORDS THAT MATTER: USE OF EMPLOYEE’S PREFERRED PRONOUN MAY JUST BE GOOD BUSINESS…AND MAYBE EVEN MORE QUESTION: A newer employee recently informed us that the pronouns he prefers to use are “she/her/hers.” The employee is male, and, while he has long hair, does not dress in a stereo-typically feminine way (makeup, skirts, high heels). He says he identifies as female.…
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Dear Christine, I am a newly out 40 year old lesbian. I just got divorced and am the mother of two teenagers. I decided to get out there and it wasn’t hard to find lesbian activities though a little online googling. So, after finding an “all welcome” pot luck house party, I decided to check it out. I’m not really…
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Dear Christine I am 16 years old, now the thing is I’m not really sure of my sexuality, but I think I’m gay. This weekend I had a talk with my grandma (this is when they start telling me my duties as a man and other crap) and she spoke about family and how I’m the only male of my…
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Protecting your home from Cold and Flu Germs Germs are everywhere throughout the year, even in a clean home environment. During the winter months, when more serious illnesses like the flu and this new Corona Virus threaten our health, it’s especially important to take a few precautions. It’s just not possible for most people to ride out the flu season…
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QUESTION: We recently discovered that one of our employees has been complaining about the Company online. Specifically, he’s posted what workers in different positions in the Company earn, and griped that it is far too little – especially when compared to the bonus received by our CEO (the CEO’s bonus was published in a news report). We would like to…
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One on One Personal Training Once you have made the decision to focus on your fitness and wellness, meet with your trainer to establish your goals and create the perfect fitness plan tailor made for you. Professionals are best suited for personal training as you will have our total attention focusing on you. Our gym is a small intimate atmosphere with a great…
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DIFFERENT TOKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS Differing laws on workplace drug policies and medical marijuana use challenge employers, workers QUESTION: A prospective employee, who recently moved to Michigan from Connecticut, tested positive for marijuana at a pre-employment screening. When I informed him that he would not be hired due to the positive result, he became very upset, stating he used marijuana…
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The only time we suffer is when we believe a thought that argues with what is. Byron Katie Q. Dear Christine, I’ve been dating a man for about eight weeks now and it’s starting to get serious, which is all right with me because I’ve been looking for a long-term relationship. Lately, though, a couple of things have started to…
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Dear Christine, I’ve been confused lately and was wondering if you could maybe help me understand the situation. I have been seeing someone for almost 2 years now. She has not come out of the closet to her parents yet and it’s starting to take a toll. She says she needs time to tell her parents which I completely understand.…
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EMPLOYER CANS WORKER WITH HEART CONDITION FOR ‘EXCESS BATHROOM VISITS’ QUESTION: I noticed several weeks ago that one of our employees seemed to be in the bathroom at least once, if not twice, every hour. His frequent absences from his desk have been an irritation to some of his co-workers, who can’t find him when they need him. I spoke…
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Women Together, I learned the sad news a couple of days ago that Women Together attendee Nancy Unwin has passed. Nancy moved to Fox Run a number of years ago and has not been an active WT participant for some time. Nancy found her way to the LGBT community later in life and dove right in! She started a…
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Dear Christine, I discovered something the other day in my wife’s dresser drawer. We’ve always done each other’s laundry so I’ve never had reason to look in or open her drawers. I don’t know what possessed me the other day because in 10 years I’ve never done this but I was feeling snoopy. I decided to be nosy and riffle…
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Clutter and Mess Equals Stress. We all feel overwhelmed at times when our home or office space gets out of control. We might even feel the urge to do something about it. It can be difficult to start when you’re already feeling stressed, and some of us have a hard time parting with things that we no longer need or…
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