How to successfully protest your ex-employees' claims for unemployment insurance benefits

The purpose of this project was to present information on unemployment insurance (UI) law in Illinois which could be utilized by employers who wish to fight UI benefit claims by their ex-employees. The paper begins with a discussion of the mechanics of the Illinois UI Program. Then, I focus on one way in which an employee can be disqualified from receiving benefits: misconduct. I examine the definition of misconduct and apply it to case law and two actual hearings that I was able to attend at the Elgin Illinois Department of Employment Security office. I met with a veteran hearing officer of the Elgin office on four different occasions and we talked three to four hours each time. I conducted the rest of my research by reading applicable sections of the Illinois UI Act, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce's book entitled Unemployment Insurance Law in Illinois, and a lot of case law. The definition of misconduct is very strict, and the employer bears a substantial burden in proving that an ex-employee should not receive benefits. When appropriate, an employer should fight claims for UI benefits or else he or she will be faced with a high UI tax rate. To help prove his or her case, an employer must have sufficient documentation and credible witnesses who can provide first-hand testimony. It is difficult for employers to prove ineligibility, but they can be successful if they have a sound knowledge of UI law.B.S. (Bachelor of Science

Anaplasma Marginale Infection in the Bovine

On approximately July 1st, 1961, twenty-seven Wyon1ing cows with calves were shipped into North Central Iowa. Upon arrival, the cows and calves were turned out to pasture. Approximately a month and a half later, one of the cows appeared rather weak, depressed and mildly icteric. She died twelve hours after onset of the symptoms. Within the next few days, several other cows began to show similar symptoms of anemia, Iowa State University Veterinarian weak11ess and icterus, with one of the animals becoming belligerent. None of the calves were affected

Value-Chain Analysis Of Prohibition In The United States, 1920-1933: A Historical Case Study In Marketing

The federal ban on the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States from 1920-1933 provides a unique and fascinating context for understanding fundamental marketing processes. The most direct pedagogical outcome of this case is the application of value-chain marketing dynamics within the context of Prohibition. Students will also be made aware of the importance and relevance of understanding marketing history, and the role of marketing in history. This case study is primarily intended for use in intermediate (e.g., Retailing/Distribution) or advanced (e.g., Marketing Management) marketing courses, but is adaptable for introductory courses (e.g., Principles of Marketing)

European Study Tour Applications Of Experiential Learning Processes In Marketing Education

This article reports on an application of Kolb’s (1981; 1984) experiential learning cycle in the context of international marketing education.  Two study tours, in which International Marketing students at a U.S. college visited various cities in Europe, are described, with an emphasis on the ways in which differences in the structure of the tours may have affected learning outcomes.  Implications of these outcomes for the development of international learning experiences, and for future research in this area, are discussed

Method and equipment for testing of piezoceramic transducers manufacturing quality

The paper presents new testing method of piezoceramic transducers, which are used in innovative ultrasonic flow and heat metering devices. The equipment and specialized software is designed to implement fast, automatic and reliable diagnostic of piezoceramic transducer and control transducer’s manufacturing quality. The diagnostic equipment and testing approach was used while investigating transducer parameters changes during their temperature shock tests. These investigations allowed optimizing the design of ultrasonic piezoceramic transducers and minimizing their manufacturing cos

A Systematic Review: The Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Individuals with multiple sclerosis experience a range of symptoms including blurred vision, poor coordination, tremors, numbness, fatigue, concentration and memory problems, and/or blindness. Given the range of symptoms and resulting limitations, individuals with MS will experience occupational challenges, which lead to referrals for occupational therapy. The goal of occupational therapy is to enable individuals to engage in activities that one wants to or needs to participate in. Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions that are currently being provided to individuals with multiple sclerosis. Methods: Researchers searched four scholarly databases, including CINAHL, PubMed, PsychINFO, and OT Search. The databases were searched using two key terms, “multiple sclerosis” and “occupational therapy,” in order to promote a general search of related articles. After the database search, articles were assessed using the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: A total of 18 articles met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed for content. The interventions were categorized into five themes by the researchers. The themes identified include: (a) energy conservation, (b) cognitive, (c) neuromuscular, (d) prevention, and (e) general symptom management. Conclusion: A variety of occupational therapy interventions are currently used with individuals who have MS and result in positive outcomes. However, within this systematic review, the effectiveness of these interventions was determined by level of evidence. Therefore, it was concluded that energy conservation is the most effective and cognitive intervention is moderately effective. The researchers concluded that this has implications on the field occupational therapy and further research is needed to promote evidence-based practice for individuals with MS