whatever was implied
Posted By: latebloomer on 2008-04-24
In Reply to: Good post! nm - anon
I'm not sure why there would be a reaction or a question of any kind concerning this being dictated There is no separation of medicine and church that I'm aware of. I say good for the doc! Transcribe as dictated.
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Let me ask you something for you to answer to yourself: If this was on a billboad for the world to see, it would bother you, right? And not because of YOU but because of the implication given -- that she works for a company who perhaps is of a certain persuasion and seeks employees of the same which right now is a controversial topic-- get what I mean? This is not to condemn the lifestyle but only to say it might lead others to think this company is of that lifestyle itself or seeks such employees which in turn might deprive you of business or other employees. See where I'm going? So yes, I do think it has an impact on your business and in a negative way. It's not like she's broadly smiling while holding a little baby and saying she works for you, giving the impression you can be a stay-at-home mom and work for this company and all will be well with the world. People don't think negatively of a loving mother. It's not a controversial topic.
Example: If the picture was of her drunk at the computer with headphones on with a liquor bottle nearby it would reflect badly on your company, possibly implying that you don't care about what the end product looks like or who you hire.
Now her behavior does not affect her work, so there is a difference. But still, I think there must be an issue here that the law would cover. You can't fire her for being lesbian. But bringing your name into the picture changes matters-- that's a different story especially when done so in this manner.
Think about how companies are so particular what their logo looks like and their web pages -- it is a form of advertising. You see something, you associate it with that company like the Nike whatever. There is a mental connection made in the mind of the beholder. It's happening to whomever sees this picture and depending on the mindset and morals of those who see it, it can reflect badly on you in such wise that you hire immature people who willingly broadcast scandalous things on the Internet, you don't care in what context your name is mentioned--in short, YOU are not professional because you allow your name to be associated with such a picture so who wants to give their work to you? And for other MTs, they may get the impression you condone this and they might not want to work for you, thereby depriving you of income both ways.
You may have grounds for legal action here if you wish to pursue it. But mentioning where she works in the context of whatever sort while engaging in behavior that is of a controversial nature certainly does NOT help your company's image and if you are the owner, I'd be mad as you know what. I know if I did such a thing, I'd get fired no questions asked. They'd find a lawyer and get a reason and fire me.
I'd seek legal advice as to the implications of this sort of thing. It's out there now. It's a problem you have to deal with. If you don't want to ask a lawyer, then ask her to remove it from the web site and make her sign a legal document stating she will not mention on the Internet where she works (get a lawyer to draw it up so it covers all possibilities) if you want to keep her. If she wishes to live this lifestyle, that is her business. When she brings your or your company's name into it, it becomes your business as well.
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