NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most employers are "unprepared" for the return of
wounded veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and will have
difficulty meeting their needs, according to a study released on Wednesday
by the Insurance Information Institute (III).
At least 16,600 U.S. soldiers have been wounded, and many more of the 2
million who may serve in those arenas before the conflicts end could be
traumatized, according to Robert Hartwig, chief economist for the institute
and author of the study.
Nearly a third of those troops are reservists and National Guard, who will
be going back to their previous jobs. Hartwig said his survey shows that
most employers don't understand their needs or the special benefits they're
entitled to.
"These soldiers put their lives on the line and deserve the utmost respect,"
said Hartwig. "But even big companies haven't thought about their
obligations to these people."
Veterans are entitled to lifelong benefits, including mental health
benefits. In addition, there are worker compensation issues for those
wounded in battle or accidents, or have been traumatized by being in a war
zone.
"There's evidence that many soldiers will exhibit mental stress from their
experience, and it's important for employers to monitor them, particularly
if they're operating heavy machinery or driving," said Hartwig.
After World War II and other conflicts, veterans faced discrimination when
they returned home. In some cases, "Second Injury Funds" were set up to meet
the needs of wounded soldiers whose injuries were aggravated by their
stateside jobs.
Those programs have largely disappeared, and been replaced by the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). That law prohibits discrimination against
anyone with a disability.
Employers should be aware that failure to comply with the ADA can result in
stiff fines, Hartwig said. Since 1992 the federal government has awarded
more than a half-billion dollars to people who have been discriminated
against in violation of the ADA.
try bathing more then once a week
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Joe Barta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> stoutman wrote:
>>
>>
>> Seriously now... this is getting silly.
>> One loon around here is enough ;-)
>
> Oh, is snotty nosed "Stinky" still around?
>
1
This old man, he played one,
He played knick knack with his thumb,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
2
This old man, he played two,
He played knick knack with my shoe,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
3
This old man, he played three,
He played knick knack on my knee,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
4
This old man, he played four,
He played knick knack at my door,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
5
This old man, he played five,
He played knick knack, jazz and jive,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
6
This old man, he played six,
He played knick knack with his sticks,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
7
This old man, he played seven,
He played knick knack with his pen,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
8
This old man, he played eight,
He played knick knack on my gate,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
9
This old man, he played nine,
He played knick knack, rise and shine,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
10
This old man, he played ten,
He played knick knack in my den,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
11
This old man, he played eleven,
He played knick knack up in heaven,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
12
This old man, he played twelve,
He played knick knack, dig and delve,
With a
Knick, knack, paddy whack,
Give the dog a bone;
This old man came rolling home.
"stoutfagman" <.@.> wrote in message
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> 1
> This old man, he played one,
> He played knick knack with his thumb,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
>
> 2
> This old man, he played two,
> He played knick knack with my shoe,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 3
> This old man, he played three,
> He played knick knack on my knee,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 4
> This old man, he played four,
> He played knick knack at my door,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 5
> This old man, he played five,
> He played knick knack, jazz and jive,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 6
> This old man, he played six,
> He played knick knack with his sticks,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 7
> This old man, he played seven,
> He played knick knack with his pen,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 8
> This old man, he played eight,
> He played knick knack on my gate,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 9
> This old man, he played nine,
> He played knick knack, rise and shine,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 10
> This old man, he played ten,
> He played knick knack in my den,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 11
> This old man, he played eleven,
> He played knick knack up in heaven,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
> 12
> This old man, he played twelve,
> He played knick knack, dig and delve,
> With a
> Knick, knack, paddy whack,
> Give the dog a bone;
> This old man came rolling home.
>
>
piss off then shiteater
"stoutfagman" <.@.> wrote in message
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> Your right. This crap is just really beginning to piss me off.
>
> just when i think i have all the "key words" covered by my filter he
> manages to get one by.
>
"stoufagtman" <.@.> wrote in message
news:NItJf.29604$%[email protected]...
> Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;
> A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;
> If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
> Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
>
>
>
stoutman wrote:
> Your right. This crap is just really beginning to piss me off.
>
> just when i think i have all the "key words" covered by my filter
> he manages to get one by.
Why bother with keywords? You're gonna give yourself an ulcer. If he
bothers you, just ignore him. It's really not that hard.
Reminds me of a quote from a movie... Pontiac Moon I think...
Rules for a worry free life...
1) Don't sweat the small stuff.
2) EVERYTHING is small stuff.
Joe Barta
"Joe Barta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> stoutman wrote:
>
>
> Seriously now... this is getting silly.
> One loon around here is enough ;-)
Oh, is snotty nosed "Stinky" still around?
from a small minded person...................
"Joe Barta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> stoutman wrote:
>
>> Your right. This crap is just really beginning to piss me off.
>>
>> just when i think i have all the "key words" covered by my filter
>> he manages to get one by.
>
> Why bother with keywords? You're gonna give yourself an ulcer. If he
> bothers you, just ignore him. It's really not that hard.
>
> Reminds me of a quote from a movie... Pontiac Moon I think...
>
> Rules for a worry free life...
>
> 1) Don't sweat the small stuff.
>
> 2) EVERYTHING is small stuff.
>
> Joe Barta
you make 2 moron........... all by yourself!
"Joe Barta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> stoutman wrote:
>
>> Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;
>> A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;
>> If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
>> Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
>
>
> Seriously now... this is getting silly.
> One loon around here is enough ;-)
>
> Joe Barta