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 Changing company policy re: parking lots and private vehicle 
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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 9:22 pm 
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So all it took was that email? Wow. Did they let you know personally when the policy changed?

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Just the email, he replied personally and we'll see if they change the policy to specifically address it or leave it as is. I suspect the latter as it is easier and they don't really want to let people know they CAN do this.

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LOL!

Am I getting this right? The company has provided a convenience to the lower life forms of society, by dividing employee vehicles into two categories: the unarmed and easily muggable section, and the smash and grab section? Are they serious? Do they even have signs to let everyone know? :lol:

Is there really a separate parking lot for each kind of car and it's occupant? :roll:

Let me know how that goes. :P

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It's not that simple, some areas of the company site are subject to Federal laws which wouldn't care if I had a valid permit or not. It's a question of which areas fall under which definitions.

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Tonight was the first night I exercised the new policy. The parking lot designated for me to use is about twice as far away as I normally park. On the way in, I ran into the site VP and my department head, both of whom asked why I was parking that far out. I told them that I chose to be legally armed wherever possible, and that here that meant I had to park a lot farther away to be in compliance with company policy.

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Tonight was the first night I exercised the new policy. The parking lot designated for me to use is about twice as far away as I normally park. On the way in, I ran into the site VP and my department head, both of whom asked why I was parking that far out. I told them that I chose to be legally armed wherever possible, and that here that meant I had to park a lot farther away to be in compliance with company policy.


The answer to those who are anti could be "I figured I'd park further out, and get a little more exercise and fresh air!"

Also, how'd the VP and Dept Head take it? Anybody we can get out to the range? :twisted:


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The lawyer relents!

"Policy ***, Workplace Violence, states that workers may not have weapons in a personal vehicle while on Company property. The policy also contains the following language:


Applicability

This policy applies to all employees of *****. If, and to the extent that, any provision or section of this policy conflicts with federal, state, or local laws, the latter shall control.


Currently **** provides parking areas at <sites> for workers who carry or possess firearms in their vehicles. Those parking areas are on Company property outside the **** area. This arrangement complies with both federal law and state law."

So... I may have to use a specific parking lot, but I CAN keep my gun in my vehicle and not have to disarm on the way to and from work!! (Note- edits were made as the specific company and situation is not germane. There are some Federal laws that apply in areas but not including these parking areas designated. I'll work internally to ensure that this information is promulgated to those who need to know it.)
Sheesh. What part of "may not" didn't they cover at the Edna Wilson Law School and Storm Door Company that this lawyer went to?

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joelr wrote:
JohnK87 wrote:
The lawyer relents!

"Policy ***, Workplace Violence, states that workers may not have weapons in a personal vehicle while on Company property. The policy also contains the following language:


Applicability

This policy applies to all employees of *****. If, and to the extent that, any provision or section of this policy conflicts with federal, state, or local laws, the latter shall control.


Currently **** provides parking areas at <sites> for workers who carry or possess firearms in their vehicles. Those parking areas are on Company property outside the **** area. This arrangement complies with both federal law and state law."

So... I may have to use a specific parking lot, but I CAN keep my gun in my vehicle and not have to disarm on the way to and from work!! (Note- edits were made as the specific company and situation is not germane. There are some Federal laws that apply in areas but not including these parking areas designated. I'll work internally to ensure that this information is promulgated to those who need to know it.)
Sheesh. What part of "may not" didn't they cover at the Edna Wilson Law School and Storm Door Company that this lawyer went to?


Separate but equal. That phrase rings a bell...


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and I didn't get strip searched yet!


Is that a pro or a con?


Depends on who's doing the searching! :twisted:
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reminds me of the last time i flew out of the airport and had to stand to the side for the pat down. as he was checking my legs he looked up and i just gave him a big smile, he finished quickly and said to get out of here dude.

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