Is it illegal to leave the gas on in error?
Answer:
There is no such offence in the UK.
I can see a number of other serious charges though such as attempting to cause explosions, attempted murder etc.
Do not cover up for this person as it sounds as if the motives here are much more serious and sinister than you have been told by the suspect.
If you do, you may be charged as an accessory, which is very serious, or attempting to pervert the course of justice which is equally as serious. Both can carry heavy terms of imprisonment.
Think very carefully before you act.
Good luck
they are gonna throw away the f/uckin key
er, let' s think...
...what the fookin hell was your friend thinking about, you all could have died, its poisonous!!! what a cretin...
I dont think it is illegal to leave the gas on i.e your central heating boiler runs on gas and thats on whether you are in or out but you could say it was a genuine mistake we are not all perfect are we?
It's not illegal, just a stupid and idiotic thing to do!!
DO NOT, under any circumstances, take the wrap though. He should be big enough to take the heat himself!
if the gas has been left on, then some one has to pay for it...
You can't say it leaked?
How does that work...?
'Yeah sorry for nearly killing you mate do you mind if you take the blame?'
He's a keeper isnt he.
Let's think......... You could say No... but then he might ask you again.. and.. you'd have to post another message on here to ask what to do... and.. You're right this is a bloody predicament! Looks like you just might need to take the rap and do the time.
I do hope you learn a lesson from this and prison life teaches you to choose nicer flatmates/ cellmates in future.
no, it's not illegal in law so there's nothing you can be charged with by teh police, but your landlord will probably say it's a breach of your tenancy contract. Why are you taking the blame for something your friend did?
Eh? As far as I know there is no offence of "leaving the gas on"!
What is he actually being charged with?
Saturday, October 31, 2009
A friend inherited a house which was then sold. She says she has no money. How can the cash be located?
The person involved is about 80 years old, widowed and suffering from acute memory loss. It would seem that the cash from the sale was invested in some way. I can only think that the people in the know would be an estate agent and/or solicitor (if we knew who they were).
Answer:
Did the executor of the estate that she inherited from sell the house? If so, then they have to account for where the funds went.
Due to her advanced age, did she give someone else power of attorney on her behalf? They may have access to her money, and may have "invested" it in something that is not in the best interest of this woman.
Your country court has records which reflect both parties to this sale.
I suggest that you check the Property Records there and ascertain which party represented the seller in this matter and then go on from there.
Try land registry, they might have the new owners and you could possibly trace the estate agents or solicitors from there. You could also go to the house and make some enquiries there. Good luck.
Thes best way to go is to start from the sale. First, the real estate agent that list the property. She should know something. If no agent involved, then the buyers. Buyers should know whose they paid the money to or accepting the money on behalf of your friend. I think the easiest of all is to talk to the buyers, because they must be the current owner and it is the easiest person to locate. Once you know who present at the closing of the sale of the property, you can find out the person accepting the check.
The other person you should ask, if you can find out, the Lawyer who handle the transfer of the property. He or she should know the people at the closing. If not, the lawyer should have records and documents of the transaction. In your case, your want a copy of the cancel check written out to the seller. Once you have a copy of the cancel check, you can see in the back the bank or place where it was deposited or cashed. You then go to the bank and ask for the account records. From the bank account records, you should be able to trace the money. You can also find out from the account the name of the customdians, trustees or the person authorized to write check for your friend. Once you do all this, you should be able to find out what happen to the cash.
It is a little work, but you can do it. You can go either way. Start with the buyer is the best. He or she can tell you the lawyer, the real estate agent, the buyer agents, or any one that involved. Ussually, buyer have a good memories of the eintre transaction of the property. Because after all, this was their bigest investment.
Good luck!
If the buyer is living there, I'd go talk with them first. They know exactly who took their money. How many close relatives or "FRIENDS" were around her at the time of the sale. I've worked in nursing homes before and some people will have you chasing things that aren't moving, not on purpose mind you, but memory plays some nasty tricks on people. I do hope you figure it out though. Check with area banks to see if she opened an account or rented a safe deposit box. Hope it's paid up if she does. Good luck.
Trace from the title agency that handled the closing. A check was issued for the house - go from there.
If the person isn't dead then your friend hasn't inherited the house.
But otherwise, as the person above said the executor must account for every little penny of the estate.
Answer:
Did the executor of the estate that she inherited from sell the house? If so, then they have to account for where the funds went.
Due to her advanced age, did she give someone else power of attorney on her behalf? They may have access to her money, and may have "invested" it in something that is not in the best interest of this woman.
Your country court has records which reflect both parties to this sale.
I suggest that you check the Property Records there and ascertain which party represented the seller in this matter and then go on from there.
Try land registry, they might have the new owners and you could possibly trace the estate agents or solicitors from there. You could also go to the house and make some enquiries there. Good luck.
Thes best way to go is to start from the sale. First, the real estate agent that list the property. She should know something. If no agent involved, then the buyers. Buyers should know whose they paid the money to or accepting the money on behalf of your friend. I think the easiest of all is to talk to the buyers, because they must be the current owner and it is the easiest person to locate. Once you know who present at the closing of the sale of the property, you can find out the person accepting the check.
The other person you should ask, if you can find out, the Lawyer who handle the transfer of the property. He or she should know the people at the closing. If not, the lawyer should have records and documents of the transaction. In your case, your want a copy of the cancel check written out to the seller. Once you have a copy of the cancel check, you can see in the back the bank or place where it was deposited or cashed. You then go to the bank and ask for the account records. From the bank account records, you should be able to trace the money. You can also find out from the account the name of the customdians, trustees or the person authorized to write check for your friend. Once you do all this, you should be able to find out what happen to the cash.
It is a little work, but you can do it. You can go either way. Start with the buyer is the best. He or she can tell you the lawyer, the real estate agent, the buyer agents, or any one that involved. Ussually, buyer have a good memories of the eintre transaction of the property. Because after all, this was their bigest investment.
Good luck!
If the buyer is living there, I'd go talk with them first. They know exactly who took their money. How many close relatives or "FRIENDS" were around her at the time of the sale. I've worked in nursing homes before and some people will have you chasing things that aren't moving, not on purpose mind you, but memory plays some nasty tricks on people. I do hope you figure it out though. Check with area banks to see if she opened an account or rented a safe deposit box. Hope it's paid up if she does. Good luck.
Trace from the title agency that handled the closing. A check was issued for the house - go from there.
If the person isn't dead then your friend hasn't inherited the house.
But otherwise, as the person above said the executor must account for every little penny of the estate.
A friend in Tulsa has been referred to an attorney, Mike R. Green. Does anyone know anything about Mr. Green?
My friend has had an on-the-job injury, and someone at his plant said he heard about this attorney. My friend is sometimes easily taken in, so I would want him to find someone honest to represent him.
Answer:
Law Office Of Michael R. Green PLLC
Personal Injury Attorney
(866) 743-7200 Toll Free
3739 E 31st Tulsa, OK 74135
I think the common term for PI attorneys is "ambulance chaser". How would you go about judging an honest attorney? Call and ask? :P
Here are some case references:
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/de...
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/de...
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/ge...
http://wyomcases.courts.state.wy.us/appl...
http://wyomcases.courts.state.wy.us/appl...
Nope, sure don't. Check him out with Martindale-Hubbell. It's an international directory of attorneys, and will tell you if that attorney is in good standing with the bar association.
Don't know who that is, but I know Sharma Law Firm is a good firm in Tulsa. Ph # 918-398-0327 if interested.
Most states have a Attorney Referral Service. it may worth a shot. Good Luck !!
You may want to try a small law firm because you get more personal service. Also, you need to treat an attorney as you would an employee, interview them. There are some attorneys who are willing to cut the percentage of the fees they will charge you and want to make sure that the client makes more that they do since it was the client that got hurt. I know I work for a caring attorney, but bottom line it pays to shop around and be selective. Don't let them pressure you into settling before you have reached maximum medical improvement.
Answer:
Law Office Of Michael R. Green PLLC
Personal Injury Attorney
(866) 743-7200 Toll Free
3739 E 31st Tulsa, OK 74135
I think the common term for PI attorneys is "ambulance chaser". How would you go about judging an honest attorney? Call and ask? :P
Here are some case references:
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/de...
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/de...
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/ge...
http://wyomcases.courts.state.wy.us/appl...
http://wyomcases.courts.state.wy.us/appl...
Nope, sure don't. Check him out with Martindale-Hubbell. It's an international directory of attorneys, and will tell you if that attorney is in good standing with the bar association.
Don't know who that is, but I know Sharma Law Firm is a good firm in Tulsa. Ph # 918-398-0327 if interested.
Most states have a Attorney Referral Service. it may worth a shot. Good Luck !!
You may want to try a small law firm because you get more personal service. Also, you need to treat an attorney as you would an employee, interview them. There are some attorneys who are willing to cut the percentage of the fees they will charge you and want to make sure that the client makes more that they do since it was the client that got hurt. I know I work for a caring attorney, but bottom line it pays to shop around and be selective. Don't let them pressure you into settling before you have reached maximum medical improvement.
A friend had a positve drug test 2yrs ago and it was recently made public by a co-worker, what can he do?
The statement by the co-worker was written in a public log book they use at work. My friend was on probation and has been back to work for 2yrs, with no more positive drug test, so isn't this slander as well as invasion of privacy?
Answer:
sounds like a HIPPA violation to me.
No, since its the truth. Also most companies do keep records of that in case the employee has to be let go in the future for the same offense. I am in the transportation industry and if a driver fails one we are required by law to tell every prospective employer that calls for a reference that the driver failed. Maybe he could talk to his boss about getting rid of that at some point but I doubt it. Part of the reason we as managers keep track of stuff like that is so the employee cannot fight for unemployment if ever let go for a repeating offense. Every time I speak to an employee about attendance or time off or any problem, I write it down and keep it in their file. That is protection for me so he can never come back and say he wasn't aware.
HIPPA relates to health care institutions. Do your friend disclose the information only to a health care worker who later disclosed the information? If so, then the health care worker/entity will be subject to fines for disclosing the information.
If not, how did the person find out about the drug test results.
Slander is spoken word that is false. Libel is written word that is false. The truth is an ABSOLUTE defense to slander and libel. Furthermore, the 1st amendment protects our right to say whatever we want within certain guidelines.
To say whether or not your friend has a cause of action, would really depend upon what all took place and ALL the facts. No one can offer legal advice on only a few facts.
my first thought is where did this person get the information? my second thought is ok challenge the person to have a drug screen with you on that day in front of everyone ask them.
if this information was leaked by the company you can sue them for not keeping sensitive information confidential.
you could even sue the person who made this information known but that would depend on what they said. if they said you were a drug user 2 years ago and you are still an addict that is technically true. if they say you were a drug user 2 years ago and are still a drug user that could be proven wrong easily and you can sue them easily.
No Slander is a lie...if he posted something that is true it is not slander or libel....you may say its invasion of privacy but that is not a strong claim
Depends on how the other person found out about the drug test. If he is on probation and is required to follow the typical probation/parole prodacal then it can be considered public record. Though typically results of UA's are not public notice unless your friend was charged with a PV (probation violation) which makes it public record. Any and all criminal information in public record. If you live in a county where it's easily accessable then this will be a common to find out. For example the county I live in, they have 7 computers for free/public use at the court house. Anyone who has ever gotten a ticket, or been charged (not necessary even have to be conficted, if they are even arrested) then it is public record. I could go in and type anyone's name in and it will give me a list and details of any charge/arrest/or ticket given to that person.
If this is something your county has, then it would be very easy to find this information out and no law has been broken.
I would advise your friend however go to their supervisor and complain that he feels he is being harrassed.
Good luck!
Drug Testing And Other Possible Conditions Of Employment
_
While some may consider drug testing, credit checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment checks to be Gestapo tactics, they are a requirement for many companies. And, yes, in most cases they are legal. Remember that little section of legalese at the end of the employment application you didn’t really read? Your signature on that document is what gives them the right. So be ready to live up to the terms to which you have already agreed. By the way, if you look closely at your acceptance letter, you may notice that the offer is contingent on you passing whatever pre-employment checks and/or tests they may have. Even if it isn’t in the letter, it was probably contained within the application you signed earlier. Most employers consider these tests to be “conditions of employment,” and these conditions can be in effect even after you have started with the company.
An example of this “condition of employment” clause being invoked occurred when a recently hired grad was found to have lied about some information on the employment application. There have been numerous cases of graduates who have been hired and then fired by the new employer based solely on the conditions of that document. As long as you have been straight and honest, this should not be a problem for you.
On the other hand, the pre-employment check that many college students fear most is the pre-employment drug screening—and rightly so. A strong note of caution: if you have in the past or are presently using illegal drugs, you are strongly advised to stop using them—immediately! The day before—or even the week before—the test will likely be too late to achieve “clean” results. But if you make a commitment to steer clear far enough in advance, you may give your body enough time to detoxify and flush out. While many substances can clear in under a week, there are some that will stay with you much longer. I recently spoke with a graduate who had accepted employment, only to fail the drug test. Reason? He had used marijuana thirty-one days before the drug test—and failed.
There is no simple answer as to how long drugs will remain in your system, since the answer is influenced by the specific drug half-life, intensity of the usage, method of usage, length of usage, tolerance, fluid intake, body size, body fat, metabolism, andthe specific range which the drug testing lab uses to signify a “positive” for drug use. But the following table provides some general guidelines for the amount of time a drug can be detected by most standard drug tests:
Drug Detection Time
Alcohol 6–24 hours
Amphetamines 2–3 days
Barbituates 1 day to 3 weeks
Benzodiazepines 3–7 days
Cocaine 2–5 days
Codeine 3–5 days
Euphorics (MDMA, Ecstasy) 1–3 days
LSD 1-4 days
Marijuana (THC) 7–30 days
Methadone 3–5 days
Methaqualone 14 days
Opiates 1-4 days
Phencyclidine (PCP) 2–4 days
Steroids (anabolic) 14–30 days
Keep in mind that detection time listed above does not mean that the drug is fully expelled from your body within that amount of time—just that it has dissipated enough that it can no longer be accurately detected—or at least is not high enough to register a “positive” on a drug test. Most drugs are treated by the body as toxins which take time to eliminate. Rather than allow excess toxins to potentially affect vital organs, they are often stored in fat cells, making them typically difficult to release or detoxify from the body.
The basic drug test used by most corporate drug testing programs is called a “Five-Screen” (or “NIDA-5” or “SAMHSA-5”) which is testing for five types of drugs:
1. Cannabinoids (Marijuana, Hashish)
2. Cocaine (Cocaine, Crack, Benzoylecognine)
3. Opiates (Heroin, Opium, Codeine, Morphine)
4. Amphetamines (Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Speed)
5. Phencyclidine (PCP, Angel Dust)
However, many drug testing firms now offer a “Ten-Screen” which expands to include five additional drugs:
1. Barbituates (Phenobarbital, Secobarbitol, Pentobarbital, Butalbital, Amobarbital)
2. Methaqualone (Qualuudes)
3. Benzodiazepines (Tranquilizers-Diazepam, Valium, Librium, Ativan, Xanax, Clonopin, Serax, Halcion, Rohypnol)
4. Methadone
5. Propoxyphene (Darvon compounds)
One major drug testing company is now offering the Ten-Screen for the same price as the Five-Screen. Result? Many employers end up testing for more, rather than less. Here is a list of other drugs that can be included in drug tests.
1. Ethanol (yes, that’s alcohol)
2. LSD
3. Hallucinogens (Psilocybin, Mescaline, MDMA, MDA, MDE)
4. Inhalents (Toluene, Xylene, Benzene)
If there is a drug out there, there is a drug test for it.
How about one more thing to worry about? Second-hand smoke from marijuana and crack cocaine can be absorbed into your hair. Problem? Some companies are now using hair testing to determine drug usage. Answer? Don’t even hang around others who are doing drugs. It can still be absorbed into your system and produce a positive test result. “I didn’t inhale . . .” is not a valid response. And sufficient second-hand smoke exposure can also cause failure of standard urine drug tests. You could fail both a primary and secondary test, with no recourse other than saying that it was someone else. It’s just not worth the risk.
So if you have been exposed to illegal drugs, your best insurance for a clean drug test is to stop using them immediately. And not just temporarily—permanently. Drug test or no drug test, using illegal drugs (and excesses of alcohol) will eventually catch up with you—sooner (if you are foolish enough to use them during work hours) or later (if you obliterate the rest of your life outside work).
Please note: this is not a lecture from Mom and Dad on the evils of drugs. This is a straightforward and honest warning from someone who has seen the negative effects that drugs can have in the workplace. Drugs have no place in work society today and never will.
If you are not a drug user and you fail the drug screening (it does happen), be as straightforward with the employer as possible, let them know that you are not a drug user and ask them if they would please do a confirmation test. Recent estimates from the Journal of Analytic Toxicology showed error rates of 5 to 14 percent on this initial test. The following is a list of over-the-counter medications which have been known to cause false positives in drug testing:
* Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
* Midol
* Nuprin
* Sudafed
* Vicks Nasal Spray
* Neosynephren
* Ephedra and Ephedrine-based products (often used in diet products)
* Detromethorphan
* Vicks 44
There are more, but suffice to say that not every drug test is accurate. That’s why almost all drug testing companies ask you in advance what medications you are presently taking or have taken in the last thirty days. Make sure you list them all, even over-the-counter medications. Some drug testing companies will either have a doctor (or other medical professional) personally interview those who fail a drug test to determine if there was a potential false positive.
If you do receive a failing grade (actually referred to as a “positive” on your drug test—this is one test you do NOT want a positive—you want all negatives) on your drug test, ask to be retested with a confirmation or secondary test. Many employers do not automatically perform the confirmation test since it is significantly more expensive than the initial test. However, if they are unwilling to offer retesting due to the expense, offer to pay the expense on your own and then use a different testing service—ideally a secondary testing provider recommended by the employer so that you won’t have a credibility problem with the second test. If you are turned down in your request or you have additional problems, you may want to seek the advice of a competent attorney for further counsel on your available options
http://www.collegegrad.com/book/new-job-...
Answer:
sounds like a HIPPA violation to me.
No, since its the truth. Also most companies do keep records of that in case the employee has to be let go in the future for the same offense. I am in the transportation industry and if a driver fails one we are required by law to tell every prospective employer that calls for a reference that the driver failed. Maybe he could talk to his boss about getting rid of that at some point but I doubt it. Part of the reason we as managers keep track of stuff like that is so the employee cannot fight for unemployment if ever let go for a repeating offense. Every time I speak to an employee about attendance or time off or any problem, I write it down and keep it in their file. That is protection for me so he can never come back and say he wasn't aware.
HIPPA relates to health care institutions. Do your friend disclose the information only to a health care worker who later disclosed the information? If so, then the health care worker/entity will be subject to fines for disclosing the information.
If not, how did the person find out about the drug test results.
Slander is spoken word that is false. Libel is written word that is false. The truth is an ABSOLUTE defense to slander and libel. Furthermore, the 1st amendment protects our right to say whatever we want within certain guidelines.
To say whether or not your friend has a cause of action, would really depend upon what all took place and ALL the facts. No one can offer legal advice on only a few facts.
my first thought is where did this person get the information? my second thought is ok challenge the person to have a drug screen with you on that day in front of everyone ask them.
if this information was leaked by the company you can sue them for not keeping sensitive information confidential.
you could even sue the person who made this information known but that would depend on what they said. if they said you were a drug user 2 years ago and you are still an addict that is technically true. if they say you were a drug user 2 years ago and are still a drug user that could be proven wrong easily and you can sue them easily.
No Slander is a lie...if he posted something that is true it is not slander or libel....you may say its invasion of privacy but that is not a strong claim
Depends on how the other person found out about the drug test. If he is on probation and is required to follow the typical probation/parole prodacal then it can be considered public record. Though typically results of UA's are not public notice unless your friend was charged with a PV (probation violation) which makes it public record. Any and all criminal information in public record. If you live in a county where it's easily accessable then this will be a common to find out. For example the county I live in, they have 7 computers for free/public use at the court house. Anyone who has ever gotten a ticket, or been charged (not necessary even have to be conficted, if they are even arrested) then it is public record. I could go in and type anyone's name in and it will give me a list and details of any charge/arrest/or ticket given to that person.
If this is something your county has, then it would be very easy to find this information out and no law has been broken.
I would advise your friend however go to their supervisor and complain that he feels he is being harrassed.
Good luck!
Drug Testing And Other Possible Conditions Of Employment
_
While some may consider drug testing, credit checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment checks to be Gestapo tactics, they are a requirement for many companies. And, yes, in most cases they are legal. Remember that little section of legalese at the end of the employment application you didn’t really read? Your signature on that document is what gives them the right. So be ready to live up to the terms to which you have already agreed. By the way, if you look closely at your acceptance letter, you may notice that the offer is contingent on you passing whatever pre-employment checks and/or tests they may have. Even if it isn’t in the letter, it was probably contained within the application you signed earlier. Most employers consider these tests to be “conditions of employment,” and these conditions can be in effect even after you have started with the company.
An example of this “condition of employment” clause being invoked occurred when a recently hired grad was found to have lied about some information on the employment application. There have been numerous cases of graduates who have been hired and then fired by the new employer based solely on the conditions of that document. As long as you have been straight and honest, this should not be a problem for you.
On the other hand, the pre-employment check that many college students fear most is the pre-employment drug screening—and rightly so. A strong note of caution: if you have in the past or are presently using illegal drugs, you are strongly advised to stop using them—immediately! The day before—or even the week before—the test will likely be too late to achieve “clean” results. But if you make a commitment to steer clear far enough in advance, you may give your body enough time to detoxify and flush out. While many substances can clear in under a week, there are some that will stay with you much longer. I recently spoke with a graduate who had accepted employment, only to fail the drug test. Reason? He had used marijuana thirty-one days before the drug test—and failed.
There is no simple answer as to how long drugs will remain in your system, since the answer is influenced by the specific drug half-life, intensity of the usage, method of usage, length of usage, tolerance, fluid intake, body size, body fat, metabolism, andthe specific range which the drug testing lab uses to signify a “positive” for drug use. But the following table provides some general guidelines for the amount of time a drug can be detected by most standard drug tests:
Drug Detection Time
Alcohol 6–24 hours
Amphetamines 2–3 days
Barbituates 1 day to 3 weeks
Benzodiazepines 3–7 days
Cocaine 2–5 days
Codeine 3–5 days
Euphorics (MDMA, Ecstasy) 1–3 days
LSD 1-4 days
Marijuana (THC) 7–30 days
Methadone 3–5 days
Methaqualone 14 days
Opiates 1-4 days
Phencyclidine (PCP) 2–4 days
Steroids (anabolic) 14–30 days
Keep in mind that detection time listed above does not mean that the drug is fully expelled from your body within that amount of time—just that it has dissipated enough that it can no longer be accurately detected—or at least is not high enough to register a “positive” on a drug test. Most drugs are treated by the body as toxins which take time to eliminate. Rather than allow excess toxins to potentially affect vital organs, they are often stored in fat cells, making them typically difficult to release or detoxify from the body.
The basic drug test used by most corporate drug testing programs is called a “Five-Screen” (or “NIDA-5” or “SAMHSA-5”) which is testing for five types of drugs:
1. Cannabinoids (Marijuana, Hashish)
2. Cocaine (Cocaine, Crack, Benzoylecognine)
3. Opiates (Heroin, Opium, Codeine, Morphine)
4. Amphetamines (Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Speed)
5. Phencyclidine (PCP, Angel Dust)
However, many drug testing firms now offer a “Ten-Screen” which expands to include five additional drugs:
1. Barbituates (Phenobarbital, Secobarbitol, Pentobarbital, Butalbital, Amobarbital)
2. Methaqualone (Qualuudes)
3. Benzodiazepines (Tranquilizers-Diazepam, Valium, Librium, Ativan, Xanax, Clonopin, Serax, Halcion, Rohypnol)
4. Methadone
5. Propoxyphene (Darvon compounds)
One major drug testing company is now offering the Ten-Screen for the same price as the Five-Screen. Result? Many employers end up testing for more, rather than less. Here is a list of other drugs that can be included in drug tests.
1. Ethanol (yes, that’s alcohol)
2. LSD
3. Hallucinogens (Psilocybin, Mescaline, MDMA, MDA, MDE)
4. Inhalents (Toluene, Xylene, Benzene)
If there is a drug out there, there is a drug test for it.
How about one more thing to worry about? Second-hand smoke from marijuana and crack cocaine can be absorbed into your hair. Problem? Some companies are now using hair testing to determine drug usage. Answer? Don’t even hang around others who are doing drugs. It can still be absorbed into your system and produce a positive test result. “I didn’t inhale . . .” is not a valid response. And sufficient second-hand smoke exposure can also cause failure of standard urine drug tests. You could fail both a primary and secondary test, with no recourse other than saying that it was someone else. It’s just not worth the risk.
So if you have been exposed to illegal drugs, your best insurance for a clean drug test is to stop using them immediately. And not just temporarily—permanently. Drug test or no drug test, using illegal drugs (and excesses of alcohol) will eventually catch up with you—sooner (if you are foolish enough to use them during work hours) or later (if you obliterate the rest of your life outside work).
Please note: this is not a lecture from Mom and Dad on the evils of drugs. This is a straightforward and honest warning from someone who has seen the negative effects that drugs can have in the workplace. Drugs have no place in work society today and never will.
If you are not a drug user and you fail the drug screening (it does happen), be as straightforward with the employer as possible, let them know that you are not a drug user and ask them if they would please do a confirmation test. Recent estimates from the Journal of Analytic Toxicology showed error rates of 5 to 14 percent on this initial test. The following is a list of over-the-counter medications which have been known to cause false positives in drug testing:
* Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
* Midol
* Nuprin
* Sudafed
* Vicks Nasal Spray
* Neosynephren
* Ephedra and Ephedrine-based products (often used in diet products)
* Detromethorphan
* Vicks 44
There are more, but suffice to say that not every drug test is accurate. That’s why almost all drug testing companies ask you in advance what medications you are presently taking or have taken in the last thirty days. Make sure you list them all, even over-the-counter medications. Some drug testing companies will either have a doctor (or other medical professional) personally interview those who fail a drug test to determine if there was a potential false positive.
If you do receive a failing grade (actually referred to as a “positive” on your drug test—this is one test you do NOT want a positive—you want all negatives) on your drug test, ask to be retested with a confirmation or secondary test. Many employers do not automatically perform the confirmation test since it is significantly more expensive than the initial test. However, if they are unwilling to offer retesting due to the expense, offer to pay the expense on your own and then use a different testing service—ideally a secondary testing provider recommended by the employer so that you won’t have a credibility problem with the second test. If you are turned down in your request or you have additional problems, you may want to seek the advice of a competent attorney for further counsel on your available options
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A former employer is spreading lies about me what are my legal rights?
he has been calling my present employer and trying to get me fired. He has already cost me one job.
Answer:
Um sue him/ the company in which he works. This is called blacklisting, and you can have him sued up the yin yang. Id let the fu--er know too, that blacklisting is illegal and you plan on taking legal actions. then just hang up. Id seriously sue though, even after the call..
take him to court
Call around and find an attorney that will give you a free consultation. He will know exactly what to do that's what they get paid for , but make sure you've got some dough. You'll probably be taking him to court for slander.
You need to hire a lawyer to write him a letter telling him that you will consider anything further as slander and you will take him to court. You could already file suit since he cost you one job already.
Take legal advice. Everyone has a right to their good name.
get concrete evidence then sue for difamation
If they are lies, you can sue. Heck, you can sue for libel if they are true. Unfortunately, unless your lawyer is bigger and badder than his lawyer, you'll only be wasting your money.
I'd suggest a face to face meeting and try to get to the bottom of it. Barring that, get a lawyer, but you'll likely be wasting your money.
Join the club. I'm surprised he hasn't turned you in as a terrorist, or bomber of some kind. Wait till they get on the net and accuse you of heinous crimes against the children and women. Poison pen campaigns are almost impossible to stop cause it's all down second hand. It'll drive you nuts. Be sure you have some money saved up, and remember you ain't got no friends. Everybody will swoop down on you like your a dead pig in a vulture parade. Just like the song, kick em when they're up, kick em when they're down. Don't be surprised if your ex's get in on it, and your current, and your old pals where you used to work. Look out for old in-laws too.
You might want to consider Legal Protection and access to a TOP Law Firm in your State. Try the site below and watch the online movie presentation. Hope this helps.
Answer:
Um sue him/ the company in which he works. This is called blacklisting, and you can have him sued up the yin yang. Id let the fu--er know too, that blacklisting is illegal and you plan on taking legal actions. then just hang up. Id seriously sue though, even after the call..
take him to court
Call around and find an attorney that will give you a free consultation. He will know exactly what to do that's what they get paid for , but make sure you've got some dough. You'll probably be taking him to court for slander.
You need to hire a lawyer to write him a letter telling him that you will consider anything further as slander and you will take him to court. You could already file suit since he cost you one job already.
Take legal advice. Everyone has a right to their good name.
get concrete evidence then sue for difamation
If they are lies, you can sue. Heck, you can sue for libel if they are true. Unfortunately, unless your lawyer is bigger and badder than his lawyer, you'll only be wasting your money.
I'd suggest a face to face meeting and try to get to the bottom of it. Barring that, get a lawyer, but you'll likely be wasting your money.
Join the club. I'm surprised he hasn't turned you in as a terrorist, or bomber of some kind. Wait till they get on the net and accuse you of heinous crimes against the children and women. Poison pen campaigns are almost impossible to stop cause it's all down second hand. It'll drive you nuts. Be sure you have some money saved up, and remember you ain't got no friends. Everybody will swoop down on you like your a dead pig in a vulture parade. Just like the song, kick em when they're up, kick em when they're down. Don't be surprised if your ex's get in on it, and your current, and your old pals where you used to work. Look out for old in-laws too.
You might want to consider Legal Protection and access to a TOP Law Firm in your State. Try the site below and watch the online movie presentation. Hope this helps.
A formal accusation of a felony thats delivered by a grand jury is a what?
Answer:
true bill
a true bill
It is an indictment which is handed UP from the Grand Jury as opposed to being a decision handed DOWN by a court.
A foreign man dies and owns a land in Germany does his wife inhert him only if so what about the children?
If the wife sells it without telling the children except one or two of them what then.The peice of land was in Heidelberg.
Answer:
Well, it depends on whether or not the man had a will (which it seems from your question he did not), and if not, the law of intestate succession where he was a legal resident. It also may depend, according to where he lived, on whether or not the property was community property or the man's wholly separate property.
In my jurisdiction, for example, if a person dies without a will, and leaves a spouse and children living, the general rule is that a living spouse gets all the community property, and shares the separate property with the children.
If the wife disposed of property to which the children had some legal right, they may have a cause of action against the wife. They should consult a lawyer.
Why would she have to account to the children what she does with her property ? I assume there was a will and she has survivor rights. Tell those greedy kids to go earn their own money for land and be supportive of a wife who just lost a spouse .
Funny how they always remember the parent that died and pay little attention when they are alive .
Answer:
Well, it depends on whether or not the man had a will (which it seems from your question he did not), and if not, the law of intestate succession where he was a legal resident. It also may depend, according to where he lived, on whether or not the property was community property or the man's wholly separate property.
In my jurisdiction, for example, if a person dies without a will, and leaves a spouse and children living, the general rule is that a living spouse gets all the community property, and shares the separate property with the children.
If the wife disposed of property to which the children had some legal right, they may have a cause of action against the wife. They should consult a lawyer.
Why would she have to account to the children what she does with her property ? I assume there was a will and she has survivor rights. Tell those greedy kids to go earn their own money for land and be supportive of a wife who just lost a spouse .
Funny how they always remember the parent that died and pay little attention when they are alive .
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