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In reply to the discussion: When should a domestic abuser be fired from work? [View all]RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)Do you think a person deserves a day in court? And then if they are convicted, lose their job?
What if they are fired and found not guilty? Do you think they should be rehired?
What if the accused is a woman? A female employee comes in and says she missed work because she was arrested for striking her boyfriend in self defense. Im sure, based on your answers here, youd say Im sorry, Judy, but despite knowing you for a few years, the police arrested you only. I believe them. We cannot have violent people here. I mean I have to form the belief thats what youd do based on your answers here. And that would be wrong in my view.
Porter should never have been hired, period, because he couldnt pass a security clearance due to his record. Thats a lot different than an employee who passed their background checks and has never had an issue before being given the benefit of the doubt until they get their day in court.