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Chris
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Chris asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 1 decade ago

Is it legal for a business owner to do after Obama wins?

Dear Fellow Business Owners

As a Business owner who employs 30 people, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barack Obama, will be our next President, and that my Taxes and Fees, will go up in a BIG way.

To compensate for these increases, I figure that the customer will have to see an increase in my fees to them of about 8%. I will also have to lay off 6 of my employees. This really bothered me as I believe we are family here and didn't know how to choose who will have to go.

So, this is what I did. I strolled thru the parking lot and found 8 Obama

bumper stickers on my employee's cars. I have decided these folks will be the first to be laid off.

I can't think of another fair way to approach this problem. If you have a

better idea, let me know. Their all good people.

I am sending this letter to all business owners that I know.

Update:

They are not going to be fired, just laid off. If things pick up they will be brought back.

Update 2:

It is fair, they are the reason for the new taxes

Update 3:

LOL

I do not own a business or even work at a place that has thirty employees. I just wanted to get people fired up on election day. Go out and vote for whoever you want, just vote.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    God bless America.... Land of Liberty and Free Speech

    as long as you agree with the boss, apparently.

    I thought Americans prized democracy and freedom of speech above all..... obviously I was wrong.

  • 1 decade ago

    I think that is a very bad business decision.

    First primarily, why do you react to something that isn't happening yet?

    Secondly, for a person who only employs 30 people, and you are earning +$250,000 a year with expenses already counted out, you must be a very successful man, which is bizarre because I think you are making a very elementary business mistake.

    In my opinion, it all balances out, according to basic economics, a country in which it's citizens have more money to spend will spend it. While a business in which there will be buyers (Due to them having more money.) will get more profits, which in case has the possibility of improving the company more even with higher taxes.

    If the normal citizen does not have enough money, their spending will be lessened as well, which can indirectly affect the business profits as well, because less people are buying too.

    It's kinda bizarre why does your business will go out, as economics is all about balancing, favoring one side does not mean the other will have problems, it will adjust automatically.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't believe that Obama's policies will have the impact that you claim.

    To answer your question, you can expect wrongfull dismissal suits against you should you proceed in the manner that you've outlined.

    If you do actually have to lay some people off, the usual manner is that the person with the least amount of senority is the first to go.

  • 1 decade ago

    I am also a business owner, and I share your concerns. But, I don't think laying people off due to their political decisions should be how you choose. I don't have to lay anyone off, but if I were in your shoes, I would go with the workers with the least potential or workers who have not went the extra mile as others.

    Thats a really hard decision though. But, if all of them are good workers, then to be 100% fair, I'd 'pull names from a hat.'

    Please don't discriminate these people for what they believe.

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  • 1 decade ago

    It's apparently obvious that you are not voting for Obama. But on the other hand, why would you try to involve others in what you are feeling you should do? I don't think it wise to send a letter of such to another business owner or anyone for that matter! I hope none of employees see what you posted here and sue you! Although it would be a little funny...LOL!!! :O

  • 1 decade ago

    I'm afraid that is illegal, not to mention very immoral.

    You cannot target someone for dismissal based on their political affiliation.

    If you are genuinely going to face layoffs, and I really think you should wait to see if anything does actually change, you should lay off the least essential workers. Otherwise, you'll be harming your business both by laying off decent workers and facing several lawsuits.

  • 1 decade ago

    you are missing a point. Dissension is healthy. What you are doing is equal to your customers boycotting you because they found your car parked on the same street as a house of ill repute. If your employees were electioneering on the job that would be different,.

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  • 5 years ago

    Hmmm, i think which you in simple terms will would desire to be a witness on your strikes and love and regard on your fellow guy and that's it. I had a md that attempted to "witness" to me in the way i've got self belief you will possibly be implying ... now no longer easily one among her team had a extreme opinion of her. would desire to you attempt to do plenty different than set a good occasion, i'm afraid you would be waiting to lose each and each know and in simple terms precise team. on the different hand, if which you would be able to desire to be the variety of Christian Jesus desires you to be, even however your team should not be fellow believers, many would desire to grasp your humility, honesty, and giving spirit. even however the education is voluntary, if absolutely everyone who accepts finally ends up with a advertising, you would be able to become with a lawsuit on your palms (even if the advertising was completely in step with earnings) i've got self belief interestingly like a poor concept. additionally, you additionally can choose to rephrase your final sentence. i've got self belief i understand what you attempt to get in the time of, even if you could besides make sparkling better as to now no longer circulate away your self so susceptible to ridicule. Ha ha, it relatively is authentic, even if you do no longer choose pointless riducule do you? I propose would desire to you stand by your ideals and you're ridiculed i will renowned that, yet you do no longer choose persons to disrespect you in view which you're actually not waiting to make a sparkling element do you?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I sympathize with you, I think that is probably the correct move, because when he wins jobs are going to be plentiful, right??? I think I would keep it to myself though. We really need a change for this country I agree but this man really has me worried about the future of our country. My only excitment is to finally see a black man as president, but I think he is not what he appears to be and I really hope I'm wrong.

  • 1 decade ago

    An interesting problem. If corporate taxes are increased it won't be imaginary.scenario. Many business may well be forced to lay off people.

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