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Author:  FavreFan [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Iowa Supreme Court

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled today that employers can fire employees towards whom they have an "irresistible attraction," irrespective of the latter's workplace conduct.

The 7-0 decision, handed down by the all-male court, came about as a result of a lawsuit filed by married dental assistant Melissa Nelson, 32, against her boss of ten years, Dr. James Knight, D.D.S., alleging gender discrimination.

She claimed Knight fired her at the behest of his wife, who became jealous of their out-of-office relationship, which included the exchange of personal, yet innocuous texts.

Knight readily admits that he fired Nelson, whom he said was the best dental assistant he'd ever had, after consulting with his pastor, because he found her tight-fitting clothes distracting and he felt his marriage was in jeopardy.

According to court documents, Knight — described by his lawyer as "a very religious and moral individual" — once told Nelson the bulge in his pants was an indication that her clothes were too revealing. He also informed Nelson's husband that he had to fire Nelson out of fear that he might try and sleep with her.

Nelson said in her suit that she had no interest in having an affair with the 53-year-old Knight, whom she saw as a father figure.

Still, Justice Edward Mansfield, writing the court's opinion [pdf], concluded that no unlawful discrimination had taken place because Knight's actions were "motivated by feelings and emotions" and concern for his marriage rather than gender.

Nelson's attorney Paige Fiedler strongly disagrees.

"These judges sent a message to Iowa women that they don't think men can be held responsible for their sexual desires and that Iowa women are the ones who have to monitor and control their bosses' sexual desires," Fiedler told the Associated Press. "If they get out of hand, then the women can be legally fired for it."

Author:  312player [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Denied....the Guy is running a business...he should get his balls busted daily by his wife or a divorce over an asst that makes 20 k a year...priorities ......

Author:  Rod [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

That's why bigfan got rid of Spaulding.

Author:  312player [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

People need to toughen up n stop sueing everybody...lost your job? That sucks, find a new one.

Author:  Telegram Sam [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
Denied....the Guy is running a business...he should get his balls busted daily by his wife or a divorce over an asst that makes 20 k a year...priorities ......

Isn't that how you lost your stenographer gig?

Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
Denied....the Guy is running a business...he should get his balls busted daily by his wife or a divorce over an asst that makes 20 k a year...priorities ......


Maybe the dumbest thing I've ever read on here.

Author:  312player [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Stick around,just warming up.

Author:  312player [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Funny how you think a Guy should be miserable and let his jealous wife clean him out via divorce over an easily replaceable Employee...glad to see the courts agree with me.

Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
Funny how you think a Guy should be miserable and let his jealous wife clean him out via divorce over an easily replaceable Employee...glad to see the courts agree with me.


If his wife is gonna divorce him for working with an attractive woman, it was his mistake to marry the cuntbag in the first place and he's getting a "Get Away From Crazy Bitch Free" card. Not to mention that he hired the woman. Why should she be fired?

Author:  RFDC [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
...glad to see the courts agree with me.


I am guessing when the court finds out they agree with you that will be enough to overturn the decision

Author:  312player [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Are you really that naive? Women get jealous, most are crazy...combine age with getting fat and an attractive younger Co worker is a recipe for disaster.

Author:  Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
That's why bigfan got rid of Spaulding.


Wait... wha?

Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
Are you really that naive? Women get jealous, most are crazy...combine age with getting fat and an attractive younger Co worker is a recipe for disaster.


Then why hire her in the first place?

And ThisGuy is such a moral individual that he was contemplating committing adultery.

Fucking Iowa...

Author:  SpiralStairs [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
Are you really that naive? Women get jealous, most are crazy...combine age with getting fat and an attractive younger Co worker is a recipe for disaster.


Image

Author:  Don Tiny [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Terry's Peeps wrote:
312player wrote:
Denied....the Guy is running a business...he should get his balls busted daily by his wife or a divorce over an asst that makes 20 k a year...priorities ......


Maybe the dumbest thing I've ever read on here.


Yeah ... even considering the source, that's awfully fucking dumb.

Author:  sjboyd0137 [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

What the fuck is wrong with people in Iowa?

LIPID!!!!

Explain this shit!!!

This is that fuck Don Henley's fault, isn't it?

Author:  312player [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

I thought your fatass had me on ignore tiny ....this happens everywhere, this Guy was just stupid enough to be honest with his Assyrian.

Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

I didn't know she was Assyrian.

That changes everything.

Author:  Guy Fieri [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
I thought your fatass had me on ignore tiny ....this happens everywhere, this Guy was just stupid enough to be honest with his Assyrian.


You're right. It happened in Australia when I kicked Cindy Sargon out of my hotel room right after I blew my load on her tits. That was the money shot! :lol:

Author:  The Original Kid Cairo [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Bad thoughts in this thread.

Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:
Bad thoughts in this thread.


Where do we go from here Kid?

Author:  FavreFan [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:
Bad thoughts in this thread.

Mainly from your guy.

Author:  The Original Kid Cairo [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Terry's Peeps wrote:
The Original Kid Cairo wrote:
Bad thoughts in this thread.


Where do we go from here Kid?

To the top if you're not afraid.

Author:  spanky [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
That's why bigfan got rid of Spaulding.

Shit.

You mean that's why BigFan got rid of me.

Author:  The Original Kid Cairo [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

FavreFan wrote:
The Original Kid Cairo wrote:
Bad thoughts in this thread.

Mainly from your guy.

Yeah, I know...

Author:  24_Guy [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

So if you start a business, and you're uncomfortable with someone you hired, you have to keep them no matter what. For how long? Forever?

This is ridiculous. The guy is married and felt it was inappropriate to have a hot young girl hanging around him all day. He doesn't have that right, to make his workplace how he wants it to be? What else do you want the courts to be able to force us to do?

Have any of you ever hired anyone? Are you married? Would your wife love the idea of you spending more time than you spend with her, with a hotter younger women, in close quarters? And if you love your wife, would you want that?

I guess I'm asking the wrong people.

Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

She was asking for it. Look at how she was dressed.

Author:  312player [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

She should be hired for life, and 45 year old men should get jobs serving at Hooters...and 66 year old women should not be denied a job as a fireman. :roll:

Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

312player wrote:
She should be hired for life, and 45 year old men should get jobs serving at Hooters...and 66 year old women should not be denied a job as a fireman. :roll:


That makes no sense. Nobody said she couldn't do the job. He said she was the best hygenist he's ever had.

I'm glad that in America we can fire people for no other reason than they make the boss uncomfortable.

Author:  24_Guy [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iowa Supreme Court

Terry's Peeps wrote:
She was asking for it. Look at how she was dressed.


There's an episode of Seinfeld kinda like this. With one Tim Whatley. But I think the patients were the ones in jeopardy.

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