AP - Wholesale inflation slowed in April following a big jump in March but the improvement is likely to be temporary as consumers are battered in coming months by price hikes for gasoline, food and a host of other items.

Artist covers old gas station with huge blanket (AP)

AP - Jennifer Marsh was sick of paying high gas prices and bothered by the abandoned gas station that was an eyesore on the drive to her studio each day.

Rule 7 - Never say, or imply, the company is treating the employee unfairly. Step 16: Prepare Departure Notices. The employee termination notice is a key document in this method. The proper way to dismiss a worker is for behavioral problems such as poor productivity, tardiness or missing work. You are the manager and you must deliver the message and stand with your workforce when you do so.

When you have used my techniques for a separation, please send me a quick e-mail. Since lay off is always an emotionally charged circumstance for both the employer and the worker, you might include some special instructions for the supervisor. The jobholder wears you out emotionally and has done so for a long time. With "Dismissal Options," your goal is to get the jobholder out the door, either immediately or soon. Start down the path towards dismissal. This disrespect can occur in many different forms. Therefore if an ex-employee is a cheat, delusional or bitter, she may decide to sue you for wrongful layoff. The enforcement of your policy or firm rules acts as a ruler for the worker. Who Conducts The Gross misconduct Examination? The best one will show a clear violation of a final written notice or of your gross misbehavior rules. Sample reprimand notices are always a good reference to have when planning to "write up an employee".