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In reply to the discussion: Iowa Court: Bosses Can Fire 'Irresistible' Workers [View all]niyad
(113,248 posts)63. given the dentist's comments about "you make my pants bulge" and others, sounds like he fired
his assistant just ahead of her being able to file sexual harassment charges against him, or would that not fly in this clearly backward state (my apologies to iowans on this board)
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Okay...Let's see how it goes when a woman fires the first MAN for being "irresistible". n/t
whathehell
Dec 2012
#2
We had a guy ask that a new woman be fired because his wife didn't want them travelling together
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Dec 2012
#3
so their pastor said it was okay to fire this stellar employee, eh? way to go, rev, you sexist jerk
niyad
Dec 2012
#4
The Knights consulted with their pastor, who agreed that terminating Nelson was appropriate.
Kolesar
Dec 2012
#13
you know. it is not like i really NEED to be married. he could just go his own way. nt
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#66
So the dentist is saying, "I am so very weak, that I wouldnt be able to control myself."
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#14
Why can't the dentist just medicate himself with saltpeter on days when the woman is there?
yellowcanine
Dec 2012
#28
Ah, so WHY was she hired in the 1st place? Must have been BEFORE the WIFE saw her!
benld74
Dec 2012
#32
So, this woman should loose everything because a rich dentist has no self control?
Ash_F
Dec 2012
#33
Yeah. I guess there was a bong party in the ISC chambers or something to that level.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2012
#44
So much for the party of personal responsibility. I read today about some of his comments over .....
marble falls
Dec 2012
#62
I'm just curious if the wife chose the patients, so they didn't interfere with their marriage?
Frustratedlady
Dec 2012
#54
9 out of 10 Dentists recommend you end your practice of dentistry..asshat. n/t
Jefferson23
Dec 2012
#58
Hmmm...does this mean my wife has to approve the coeds who enroll in my classes?
Sancho
Dec 2012
#59
given the dentist's comments about "you make my pants bulge" and others, sounds like he fired
niyad
Dec 2012
#63
Workers without a contract can be fired for anything that falls outside of illegal discrimination
Major Nikon
Dec 2012
#64
At will employment = Fired for any reason, for no reason, or even for an immoral reason,...
Land Shark
Dec 2012
#67