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Getting food stamps to poor Californians is surprisingly difficult
by Jackie Botts and Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado September 2, 2019 Updated February 27, 2020
A man learns how he can apply for CalFresh, the state's food stamp program, in Contra Costa county. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Pressure is increasing on counties to sign up more people for food stamps in a state with one of the nation's lowest participation rates. But greater enrollment may require more money or more state intervention.
In May 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors set an ambitious goal: enroll 70,000 new families in food stamps in two years.
Home to the state's highest poverty rate and a growing homeless crisis, the county was enrolling just 69% of residents who were eligible for CalFresh, the state's name for the federal food stamps program. With full participation, the county would have been expected to gain $560 million in federal funding for its poor.
The social services department got to work, doubling down on outreach, simplifying the application process with new technology, and producing data-driven progress reports each month.
Two years later, enrollment had only budged slightly.
"At the end of the day, we only got 3,000 new (households). And that was a lot of work we did," said Antonia Jiménez, director of the Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services.
California has long struggled to get food stamps to the hungry. The state enrolled just 72% of eligible residents in CalFresh in 2016, the fifth lowest rate in the nation, leaving behind about $1.8 billion in federal funding earmarked for the hungry.
Increased scrutiny on the participation gap has prompted a debate among state leaders over how much improvement can be gained by pressuring counties to be more efficient and how much will depend on more money for county eligibility workers.
California is one of only 10 states that manage the food assistance program at the county level, with a wide range of application procedures, technologies and staffing levels. Senator Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, said the root of the state's participation gap is an application process that varies from "incredibly easy" to "unnecessarily complicated and onerous," depending on which county you live in.
"It's really all over the map and short of transferring responsibility of the program to the state, which would be politically very difficult, we should at least have statewide standards in terms of streamlining the application process and improving awareness among our residents," he said.
A bill by Wiener would have set a goal for California to enroll 95% of eligible households by 2024, but didn't survive a committee vote on Friday. The legislation would have required the state to oversee improvement plans and provide technical assistance to the state's 58 counties, while counties would be required to offer applications entirely over the phone. But it included no money for eligibility workers.
As the experience in Los Angeles and other counties suggest, however, increasing efficiency alone may not be enough to achieve the state's goal. County and state officials, including Wiener, say more state funding is needed.
The state's 2019-2020 budget to administer CalFresh was $639 million. Kimberley Johnson, the newly appointed director of the California Department of Social Services, said she will revisit the way CalFresh is funded in next year's budget.
"It's one of our huge safety net programs that we know makes a difference at disrupting poverty and that's critical, so it's certainly a priority of ours," she said.
The demand for increased funding comes even though California already spends more on administrative costs for food stamp programs than nearly every other state, according to a recent federal study.
Each California food stamp case cost $808 to administer in 2016, compared to the national average of $348. The study also found that states in which counties run the program spent 24% more per case than other states, after controlling for economic, demographic, and policy differences.
Frank Mecca, executive director of the County Welfare Directors Association of California, said California is simply a much more expensive place to do business. "California is one of the highest cost places in the country," he said. "Our salaries are higher, the cost of living is higher, workers get more humane benefits."
Mecca also said the state estimate that each CalFresh eligibility worker should cost $58.27 per hour, including salaries, benefits and overhead costs, is out of date. The association calculates that counties currently pay about $105 per hour.
CalFresh staffing levels vary significantly by county, as do participation rates. Take Fresno and Contra Costa counties, for example.
The two counties operate their CalFresh programs in the same old-school way. The application involves three separate steps—answering lengthy questions, providing documentary evidence, and participating in an interview during business hours. It takes days to weeks to complete. Neither county has a telephone-only application. And both assign interview times that may or may not conflict with applicants' schedules.
Yet Fresno County enrolls about 90% of its eligible population in CalFresh, while Contra Costa enrolls less than 60%, according to state data averaged across 2015 through 2017. With full participation, Contra Costa would have been expected to receive an additional $67 million in federal funds for hungry residents in 2017.
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Staffing data from the two counties indicates that Fresno has about 1.6 CalFresh workers per 1,000 people eligible compared to just under 1 per 1,000 in Contra Costa, based on state estimates of the eligible populations in 2017.
Mecca cautioned that the state's participation rate data are imperfect and don't reflect gains made by counties over the last two years. Kathy Gallagher, director of the Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Department, also warned that comparing staffing levels is misleading because the two counties have different business models and client needs. But she acknowledged Contra Costa's program is understaffed.
Recently, Gallagher said the county had more than 100 CalFresh interviews scheduled out more than a month, out of compliance with the state's requirement that eligibility be determined within 30 days of an application.
County resident Eduardo Mendoza, 66, applied for CalFresh in mid-July, but his interview was scheduled for mid-October. Until then, Mendoza said he would continue getting daily free meals at a local soup kitchen.
"I'm patient, you know," Mendoza said, "I know I'll survive."
Mendoza became eligible for CalFresh in June after state lawmakers voted to make the program available to recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), an assistance program for the elderly and disabled. The expansion made 500,000 more people eligible for the program statewide and overwhelmed Contra Costa.
For years, advocates have implored the county to upgrade technology, increase outreach, and above all, hire more staff. A 2015 grand jury report on the county's underutilization of CalFresh recommended the same.
Counties pay 15% of administrative costs for CalFresh while the state pays 35% and the federal government pays the rest. Each county's budget is also based on last year's CalFresh enrollment rather than the total number of eligible people in a county, leaving struggling counties with limited resources to close the gap.
Gallagher said, unlike Contra Costa, other Bay Area counties set aside additional money to support CalFresh to keep up with the high costs of the area. Meanwhile, Contra Costa, struggling with tight budgets and a hiring freeze, didn't pay its full 15% share of administrative costs in several recent years, reducing the amount of federal and state matching funds it received.
"I think Contra Costa is in the position of many other counties that don't have local revenue measures that supplement their property tax," John Gioia, chair of the county Board of Supervisors, said. "Contra Costa County relies on state funding … but the state funding is really not sufficient to do the best job."
Elizabeth Ambriz, an outreach worker for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, helps a man sign up for CalFresh in a Pittsburg health clinic. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
In Los Angeles, county supervisors hoped to add 70,000 new households over two years by increasing efficiency without adding more money. If it had been successful, the Los Angeles participation rate might have grown from 69% to 80% and the county's poor would have been expected to gain an additional $201 million in federal assistance.
Jiménez speaks proudly of the changes she made. The department mailed people on Medi-Cal, the state's health insurance for low-income residents, an estimate of their CalFresh benefit if they applied. It targeted outreach to students. It rolled out a new one-and-done call center which allows some people to finish the entire application in a single phone call. It also began texting reminders to people to submit their semi-annual recertification reports.
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The county processed 899,000 CalFresh applications over the two years, but nearly as many families dropped off. One lesson learned: "It wasn't really getting people in the door that was the problem, the problem was keeping them in the system," Jiménez said.
Despite adding just 3,000 additional households, county officials say the program was a partial success. One reason is that the number of eligible households dropped statewide during the period because of the strong economy. Had the county kept pace with the state's enrollment decline, over 40,000 households might have unenrolled over the two years.
Also, officials say the specter of a Trump administration proposal that would jeopardize green cards for legal immigrants deemed likely to use public assistance caused immigrant families to opt out of public benefits. They expect that chilling effect will grow after the Trump administration announced the final so-called "public charge" rule in August (California filed suit against the government days later).
What would it have taken to hit Wiener's goal of a 95% participation rate? Way more staff, Jiménez said. "But you know, to be honest, I don't believe in arbitrary goals."
Even in Fresno, with its high participation rate, Department of Social Services deputy director Linda Du'Chene said her CalFresh program is "grossly underfunded."
"It's really about the clients," Du'Chene said. "More funding means more workers; more workers means more efficiency in our ability to process applications" on time.
Du'Chene said a key to Fresno's high participation rate is the county's partnership with more than 50 community organizations that help reach eligible people. Contra Costa and Los Angeles officials said they've had less success with outreach through nonprofits.
Jerrene Richardson, a college student, began her CalFresh application at the West Fresno Family Resource Center's annual back to school event in August. Photo via Jerrene Richardson
The West Fresno Family Resource Center, a community group that helped more than 700 families sign up for CalFresh in 2018, drew over 200 families to its 17th annual back to school event in early August. Organizers kept track of attendee data like primary language spoken, ethnicity, and participation or eligibility in CalFresh. Over 100 families showed a need, according to executive director Yolanda Randles.
"Despite what folks are saying about the economy being great, there are families still suffering," Randles said. "To be able to go to the grocery store and purchase food, I can't tell you the impact that has on families."
Jerrene Richardson, a 20-year-old college student, began her application at the event. Unemployed and living alone, Richardson said she hoped CalFresh could help her move a step closer to being independent.
"I really want to be able to get my own food without any trouble," she said.
Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado is a journalist at The Fresno Bee. Jackie Botts is a journalist at CalMatters. This article is part of The California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequity and economic survival in California.
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Tagged: California Legislature, Contra Costa County, food insecuity, food stamps, Fresno, Los Angeles County, poverty, Scott Wiener
Jackie Botts
jackie@calmatters.org
Jackie covers income inequity and economic survival for the The California Divide collaboration. She was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting in 2021 for a Reuters data-driven investigative...	More by Jackie Botts
Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado
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Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado is a journalist at The Fresno Bee and reports for The California Divide. He grew up in the San Joaquin Valley and attended Fresno City College and Fresno State. He has a bachelor's...	More by Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado


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Carrie Underwood's Husband and Son Just Shared an Adorable Father-Son Moment
Ever since Carrie Underwood gave birth to her first child, fans have been obsessed with her adorable family. And now that Underwood's husband Mike Fisher is retired, he has plenty of time to spend with his two boys — but that doesn't mean he's forgotten about the sport he loves. Fisher and his older son Isaiah, 4, just shared an adorable father-son moment on the ice.
Carrie Underwood with her husband and son | Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)
Underwood gave birth to her first son with Fisher back in 2015
Underwood and Fisher met through Underwood's bassist, Mike Childers, who is good friends with Fisher and wanted to introduce them. At the time, Fisher was living in Canada playing hockey, and Underwood was living in Nashville for her singing career. Childers set the two up to meet backstage at one of Underwood's concerts, and the two instantly had chemistry. They ended up having their first kiss on New Year's Eve and were engaged less than a year later. Fast forward about four years after that, and they welcomed their first son, Isaiah, in 2015.
Underwood tends to keep her son's face away from social media
Underwood and Fisher have always kept a low profile. They didn't even make an official public appearance together until after they were engaged. And when they had their first boy, Underwood was hesitant to post him on social media. (Occasionally, parents — and their children — get ripped apart by social media trolls when posting family photos). Underwood sometimes photographed Isaiah for social media, but she often only ever showed the back of his head rather than his face. Fisher was similar, but he doesn't have nearly as many followers, so he was a little less shy about posting than his wife.
Fisher recently posted an adorable photo of him and Isaiah dropping the puck at a Nashville Predators game
Thank you preds fans and @predsnhl for an unforgettable night! Izzy and I had a blast! #preds #hattrickpuckdrop #cheese
A post shared by Mike Fisher (@mfisher1212) on Feb 26, 2019 at 11:13am PST
Fisher retired from hockey last year (he previously came out of retirement the year before), but he hasn't forgotten his love for the game. When the Nashville Predators played the Edmonton Oilers this past week, Fisher and his son were invited back for a ceremonial puck drop. Isaiah was a ball of energy as he walked out onto the ice. He dropped the puck twice (the first time was a little off center), and charged back toward the locker room afterward. The father and son stopped to pose for a photo alongside a Predators and Oilers player, which Fisher then posted on Instagram. It looked like an amazing father-son night.
Underwood welcomed her second son, Jacob Bryan, in 2019
Fisher and Underwood recently welcomed a second child, a son named Jacob Bryan, which may explain why Underwood did not attend the puck drop with her husband. Underwood is scheduled to begin her tour in May 2019, so she's probably soaking up as much mother-son time with the new baby as she can. Also, she's likely working hard to get back in shape, since she tends to need a lot of energy when she's running around on stage. Fisher will probably get even more time with his two sons when they're all on the road with Underwood.

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package gou

import (
	"fmt"
	"io"
	"io/ioutil"
	"log"
	"os"
	"path"
	"path/filepath"

	"github.com/shingetsu-gou/shingetsu-gou/cfg"
	"github.com/shingetsu-gou/shingetsu-gou/util"
	lumberjack "gopkg.in/natefinch/lumberjack.v2"
)

//ExpandAssets expands files in /file in an Assets if not exist in disk.
func ExpandAssets() {
	dir, err := util.AssetDir("file")
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatal(err)
	}
	for _, fname := range dir {
		if fname == "message-ja.txt" || fname == "message-en.txt" {
			continue
		}
		fnameDisk := path.Join(cfg.FileDir, fname)
		fnameDisk = filepath.FromSlash(fnameDisk)
		if util.IsFile(fnameDisk) {
			continue
		}
		log.Println("expanding", fnameDisk)
		d := filepath.Dir(fnameDisk)
		if !util.IsDir(d) {
			err := os.MkdirAll(d, 0755)
			if err != nil {
				log.Fatal(err, d)
			}
		}
		c, err := util.Asset(path.Join("file", fname))
		if err != nil {
			log.Fatal(err)
		}
		err = ioutil.WriteFile(fnameDisk, c, 0644)
		if err != nil {
			log.Fatal(err)
		}
	}
}

//SetLogger setups logger. whici outputs nothing, or file , or file and stdout
func SetLogger(printLog, isSilent bool) {
	log.SetFlags(log.Ldate | log.Ltime | log.Lshortfile)

	l := &lumberjack.Logger{
		Filename:   path.Join(cfg.LogDir, "gou.log"),
		MaxSize:    5, // megabytes
		MaxBackups: 10,
		MaxAge:     28, //days
	}
	switch {
	case isSilent:
		fmt.Println("logging is discarded")
		log.SetOutput(ioutil.Discard)
	case printLog:
		fmt.Println("outputs logs to stdout and ", cfg.LogDir)
		m := io.MultiWriter(os.Stdout, l)
		log.SetOutput(m)
	default:
		fmt.Println("output logs to ", cfg.LogDir)
		log.SetOutput(l)
	}
}

//SetupDirectories makes necessary dirs.
func SetupDirectories() {
	for _, j := range []string{cfg.RunDir, cfg.LogDir} {
		if !util.IsDir(j) {
			err := os.MkdirAll(j, 0755)
			if err != nil {
				log.Fatal(err)
			}
		}
	}
}

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IRA assets are often a hotly contested financial asset in a divorce, especially when a self-directed IRA contains alternative investments with the potential for significant future returns. It's important to understand the rules for transferring ownership of IRA assets in a divorce to avoid unnecessary tax and penalties.
Typically, any withdrawal from a traditional, SEP or SIMPLE IRA is taxable to the IRA owner in the year of distribution. If the IRA owner is younger than age 59½, the distribution will be subject to an additional 10% early distribution tax. When all or a portion of an IRA owned by one spouse is awarded to a former spouse in a dissolution of marriage, however, the tax laws allow IRA assets to be split without immediate tax consequences to either spouse, if certain requirements are met.
The language of the court document and the actions of both spouses are critical to the beneficial tax consequences.
A divorce or separation order addressing the IRA – A domestic relations order, judgment, decree, or approval of a property settlement agreement issued under the domestic relations law of a state must award all or part of one spouse's interest in an existing IRA to the other spouse. The order should address the dollar amount or percentage of the IRA being awarded, any timing requirements, and depending on the type of investment involved whether the investment is to be liquidated before transfer or split ownership will be permitted. If the IRA owner initiates a transfer without an order addressing the disposition of the IRA, the IRA owner will be taxed on the distribution – even if the assets were used to satisfy a child support order or other financial obligation as a result of the divorce.
A direct transfer of assets to an IRA – The IRA assets must be moved by direct transfer. The assets cannot be withdrawn by either spouse and subsequently deposited into an IRA. If the former spouse takes a payment from the IRA, even if the payment is ultimately used to fund an IRA, he or she will be taxed on that IRA distribution.
IRA custodians will require a copy of the dissolution judgment or order (or at least the relevant pages) before a transfer will be initiated. If the entire IRA is to be transferred to the other spouse, the tax laws permit a transfer of ownership through a name change on the IRA account; however, many custodians require the spouse receiving the IRA to sign an IRA document. Additional documentation may be required to change ownership on the title of the asset, as well. If just a portion of the IRA is to be transferred, the receiving spouse must establish a new IRA or designate an existing IRA to receive the transfer. The original IRA owner should direct the IRA custodian to transfer a fixed dollar amount or a percentage (based on the court order) of the IRA directly to the custodian of the former spouse's IRA. The IRA owner should also give instruction or consent to liquidate the investment or transfer the asset in-kind. Liquidating investments to split the value of the assets may not be ideal given market conditions or timing. Depending on the type of asset involved, divorcing spouses may agree to each own a percentage of the asset through their separate IRAs.
Once the transfer is complete, the receiving spouse will treat the IRA as his or her own and must follow the IRA rules for contributions and distributions. It is not a beneficiary IRA.
Is a QDRO required when transferring IRA assets?
When assets in an employer retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan are awarded to a former spouse as part of a divorce, the court order must satisfy certain ERISA requirements that make it a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). The QDRO rules do not apply to IRA assets. However, an individual who takes ownership of a former spouse's qualified retirement plan assets under a QDRO may roll over the plan assets into a self-directed IRA.
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Adasa () is a city referred to in 1 Maccabees, being the site of the Syrian-Seleucid General Nicanor's death and Judah Maccabee's post in the battle of Adasa (during the Maccabean Revolt). It is said to be less than four miles from Beth-Horon (1 Macc 7:39).

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With automatic updates and other facilities being brought out by Windows 10, this number might go up in the next few months. Microsoft needs to add few tinges in its personalisation to make it more attractive and user-friendly.
With next graphics about operating systems, we hope to see some increase. For that, stay connected with us, we are bringing the latest news to you all.


With all the anticipation and ramp up surrounding the release of the new SAP BI 4.0 Suite, I would like to report on several new and exciting events and resources that you should not miss. I will also mention some exciting Xcelsius 2008 news that we announced yesterday on twitter!
Webinar Alert: BI 4.0: Did you think about your upgrade?
Please join David Francois Gonzalez with the SAP Technology RIG Americas as he hosts the webinar titled BI 4.0 Did you think about your upgrade?
SAP is now offering official product tutorials to assist in learning the new SAP BusinessObjects suite of products. Below is the list of products with available interactive and animated tutorials online. For more information on what's available, please click here.
Today Matt Lloyd announced the release of the Xcelsius 2008 Fix Pack 3.4 (FP3.4) with support for Windows 7 on the SCN Forum.
The Fix Pack must be applied to Crystal Dashboard and Presentation Design (Xcelsius 2008) SP3 (version: 5.3.0.0), FP3.1, FP3.2, or FP3.3. If you don't already have it installed, please click here. To proceed with your FP3.4 download, please click here.
The Xcelsius Enterprise 2008 Fix Pack 3.4 patch is both for Xcelsius 2008 SP3 Engage and Enterprise.
For more information and the official announcement, please click here.


Green roofs can be used as outdoor classrooms all year round to study important topics such as weather patterns, the water cycle, climate change, air and water quality, stormwater management, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity; they can also be great spaces for stretching, nature study, journaling, and quiet reading. Studies have shown that the psychological benefits of green spaces, like green roofs, are substantial - they reduce stress, boost attention, and improve brain function. In addition, green roofs have practical benefits. They can reduce carbon emissions and energy costs while reducing stormwater runoff and heat island effect; they also provide important habitat for local and migratory wildlife.
Can non U.S. citizens attend this conference?
This conference is for New York City teachers, administrators, PTA members, and interested parties. We are not able to accommodate or grant Visas or other documents to foreign nationals.


I am a writer. It's how I make sense of the world, of my thoughts and feelings, and of myself and others. I write to remember—and to express ideas, meaning, and experiences. It's what I need to do, and what I was meant to do.
I love to paint—both to create beauty, and to meditate and connect with myself. It's joyful and profound, to play with colors and shapes, to create images from a place deeper than words.
I am a mentor to other creative and sensitive souls. I've learned that everyone needs help at times; no one truly does it alone. It is deeply meaningful, to see the gifts in another human being, and nurture them to blossom.
As an entrepreneur, my calling is to create, connect, and serve—to live my own authentic and creative life, and help others do the same.
While making my way in the world, I betrayed myself.
I came to believe that to survive, I had to give up on expressing my true self. I had to give up on my calling—on using my greatest gifts.
I believed that living a creative life was only for the select few, and that I was not one of them.
Our beliefs shape the trajectory of our lives.
Instead of working to make a living as a creative writer, I got a job as a technical writer. I was not yet ready—or willing—to answer the call. How do I know? Because I could have made a living and worked seriously on my writing. I didn't make the commitment to give my creative expression the priority it deserved.
No matter how many excuses I made for not following my calling, it was my choice.
Self-betrayal is a universal experience of being human. It's one way that we learn, on a much deeper level, what really matters to us. You learn who you are after feeling deep loss, facing the truth, and finding the path to reclaim yourself.
Still, even though I wasn't fully doing my true work in the world, I tried to keep my dreams alive. To grow as a writer, I joined writer's groups and I took independent courses. I painted watercolors. I found expression for my empathy—and my calling to serve and mentor—by becoming a manager, to support others in their growth and dreams.
Eventually, not following my true path took a toll on me. I got sick. And then, when the company where I worked for 19 years was bought out, I lost my job.
It was long past time for me to make a change.
Thankfully, I'd been working with a life coach for a year. I had direction. So by the time I was laid off, I had already finished the coursework and started the process of certification in coaching.
It has not been a straight and easy path.
It was one thing to reclaim what I was called to do. It was another to learn how to develop my calling into a soulful business.
Over and over, I had to decide whether to follow the path of growth and change—or give up. One of the most difficult things I had to re-learn—as a person, an artist, and an entrepreneur—was how to find the balance between caring deeply, and letting go of the outcome. Between working hard on a strategy, and following my intuition.
Along the way, I discovered something that surprised me. Like any endeavor, becoming an entrepreneur is a spiritual path—if you put your soul into it.
Building my business required learning, stretching myself, and facing my fears. It required soul-searching honesty. It required showing up—in ways that I was afraid to do just a couple years ago.
We are all creative heroines and heroes, making from our lives something profoundly meaningful.
I am in the process of reclaiming myself, in a holistic way, beyond my art.
It's not too late—but the time to start is now. No one knows how long the bloom remains. Nothing is guaranteed. If you keep putting it off until "someday," that day may never come for you.
Then, you must answer the call, and begin.
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You can do it. It's time to start. The world wants—and needs—your gifts.
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Along with landmark destinations, the Silversea cruise ships call at smaller harbours inaccessible to larger ships. And they can dock right in the heart of a city while mega-vessels must anchor off shore. Which means less tendering and more time for Silversea guests to go exploring.
Peruse ship facts, in case you're curious.
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Jun 1, 2022 - News
D.C. bypasses national public school enrollment drop
Paige Hopkins
Data: Includes DCPS and public charter data. American Enterprise Institute. Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
Public schools have seen a significant decrease in enrollment nationally since the start of the pandemic, but D.C.'s public charter schools have seen an uptick in K-12 students — particularly high schoolers — over the last few years.
Why it matters: For some families, the ability of public charter schools to govern themselves during the pandemic has made them more attractive than the city's traditional public schools.
D.C.'s public charter schools are publicly funded but individually run and separate from the DCPS system.
"I think DCPS did not do a great job helping schools adapt the education they could provide to the needs and desires of their students," Ward 3 school board member Ruth Wattenberg says of the shift.
By the numbers: According to American Enterprise Institute data, DCPS saw a decrease of about 500 K-12 students from the first pandemic school year to the second. The decrease was about 400 students from the 2020-2021 school year to 2021-2022. These drops are significantly smaller than what other school districts are facing nationwide.
The city's public charters saw enrollment increase by almost 1200 students from the 2019-2020 school year to 2020-2021, and by almost 400 students from the 2020-2021 school year to 2021-2022.
Some of those increases can be attributed to charter schools expanding their grade offerings.
The intrigue: While elementary school enrollment has dropped and middle school enrollment has increased slightly, high school enrollment is up for DCPS and many D.C. public charters.
D.C. does follow nationwide trends when it comes to the youngest students. Public school enrollment drops nationally have been largest specifically for those in non-compulsory grades like pre-K and kindergarten.
D.C.'s high school graduation rate was on the decline for years, D.C. Policy Center's Education Policy Initiative director Chelsea Coffin tells Axios. But it increased during the pandemic as some graduation requirements were relaxed or waived.
What to watch: Coffin says the decrease in D.C. births will impact public school enrollment in the future, especially for younger students.
What they say: DCPS sent a statement saying in part—DC Public Schools is proud to provide our students with a supportive and enriching educational environment. Similar to other public school districts across the country, DCPS saw a slight decline in enrollment this school year as we fully returned to in-person learning … Enrollment for the upcoming school year is already ahead of where we were this time last year."
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PORT ST. LUCIE — The St. Lucie Mets set a single-season home attendance record Friday, the team announced. On the field, the Mets let a three-run lead slip away in a 9-4 loss to the Tampa Yankees.
Friday's crowd of 3,399 raised attendance this season to 108,057 fans through 53 games at First Data Field. The Mets still have 13 home dates remaining.
The previous record of 105,379 was set in 2011, according to a news release.
"It has certainly been an exciting year for the St. Lucie Mets at First Data Field," Traer Van Allen, St. Lucie Mets general manager, said in the release. "We want to thank all of our great fans for coming to the ballpark to support our team."
The record was set in large part because of Tim Tebow, the former University of Florida and NFL quarterback who was called up from low-A Columbia and made his St. Lucie debut June 28. Tebow hit .271 with five home runs and 21 RBIs in his first 35 games in St. Lucie.
More:Tebowmania made a difference at St. Lucie's box office even before his debut | Videos, photos
Kyle Holder sparked the Yankees' rally Friday with a two-out, two-run single in the top of the fifth to cut the Mets' lead to 3-2. Chris Gittens followed with a tying hit.
The Yankees sent nine hitters to the plate in the sixth inning and scored five runs on six hits. Gosuke Katoh knocked Mets starter Andrew Church out of the game with an RBI double that put Tampa up 4-3.
Alexander Palma greeted reliever Craig Missigman with an RBI double. Then Tim Lynch clubbed a two-run homer to make it 7-3. Another two-out RBI single by Gittens capped the inning and put Tampa ahead 8-3.
Peter Alonso went 2-for-3 with a home run, a single and two RBI in the loss. He extended his hitting streak to 11 games. Alonso's homer in the third cleared the scoreboard in left-center field and was estimated to travel 480 feet.
Gerson Bautista, whom the Mets acquired in the Addison Reed trade on Monday, made his organizational debut. He allowed one run in two innings of relief. He hit 98 to 99 mph consistently and struck out three batters.
Tebow went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two strikeouts.
More:Tim Tebow makes surprise appearance at St. Lucie County Tax Collector's Office | Video
The Yankees pounded out 15 hits after having just one hit over the first four innings vs. Church. Holder, Gittens and Lynch had three hits apiece.
Church took the loss after surrendering five runs in five innings.
Yankees starter Brain Keller recovered from a shaky start to get the win. He allowed three runs in five innings.
The Mets (16-25, 49-60) and Yankees (26-14, 65-45) continue their series at First Data Field at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. There will be postgame fireworks.


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Ploonets: When a planet's moon goes rogue
Astronomers have defined a new class of celestial objects called "ploonets," which are orphaned moons that have escaped the bonds of their planetary parents.
By Jake Parks | Published: Monday, July 15, 2019
RELATED TOPICS: EXOPLANETS | MOONS
Could moons around hot Jupiters, like the exoplanet shown in this artist's concept, be stripped from the planets they orbit? New research suggests the answer is yes, and the researchers have defined such objects as "ploonets."
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Astronomers can't stop debating about the definition of a planet (see: Pluto). But one thing is for sure — there are a lot of objects that skirt the line between two types of cosmic bodies.
Now, researchers are adding a new kind of boundary-bending world to the mix. In research published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, astronomers named a new class of theorized objects that begin as moons around large planets, but eventually move out on their own. They call them "ploonets." The scientists think these objects should exist in solitary orbits around their host stars and could even be discovered in observations from past and present exoplanet-hunting surveys, like Kepler and TESS.
And to put a cherry on top of the ploonet pie: Because Earth's own Moon is slowly spiraling away from our planet, the team says our only natural satellite may also end up as a ploonet in some 5 billion years. Unfortunately, that's just in time for our Moon to get fully baked by the Sun as our star expands into a red giant, reaching a diameter roughly the size of Earth's orbit.
What makes a ploonet?
Over the past few decades, astronomers have uncovered more than 4,000 confirmed exoplanets, and nearly as many exoplanet candidates. And one thing astronomers have learned from this sizeable census is that a surprisingly high number of massive exoplanets — called "hot Jupiters" — are located oddly close to their host stars. Although at least part of the reason we've detected so many hot Jupiters boils down to observational biases, this significant sample of weird planets still raises questions about how planets form.
For one: How do hot Jupiters get so close to their host stars? The classical theory of planetary formation — based on our own solar system — suggests that planets basically form in the same place where they live their whole lives. But partly due to the sheer number of hot Jupiters we've seen around other stars so far, modern planetary formation models strongly suggest that large planets undergo great migrations that bring them closer to their stars over time.
During these migration periods, there's a lot of gravitational jostling for position. And that cosmic mosh pit only intensifies as a planet reaches its final destination near a star. According to the new research, when a planet gets too close to its star, the star's gravity can eventually eject some moons into orbits around their central star— changing their title from moon to ploonet.
That is, of course, if the moons don't crash into their planet or host star first. However, based on the team's new simulations, nearly 50 percent of ejected moons can temporarily survive in stable orbits around their host stars after being booted from their planetary orbits. Additionally, if newly-minted ploonets manage to pick up a bit of mass from the disk of gas and dust surrounding their host star, the ploonets can eventually morph into "fully-fledged small planets," the authors write.
Though ploonets don't seem to stick around forever, simulations show that a small percentage can persist for hundreds of millions of years. So, because at least some ploonets can linger for a while, the researchers think that past and current exoplanetary surveys should be able to spot them. "Since the time-scales of our phenomenological model are likely an underestimation of the actual time-scales," the authors write, "these results imply that the probability of observing a ploonet during these transient processes is relatively high."
Have we already found ploonets?
Although there has yet to be a definitive detection of a ploonet orbiting a star, there are at least a few examples that might fit the bill. The evidence for these potential ploonets comes from perplexing exoplanetary observations that have yet to be adequately explained.
Ploonets are expected to produce unique and identifiable signatures are they pass in front of their stars, as seen here.
Sucerquia et al./arXiv.org
For instance, the researchers of the new paper describe how "moon-star collisions could explain the anomalous spectroscopic features of the stars Kronos and Krios (HD 240430 and HD 240429), which show deep traces of heavy elements." This is because ploonets are likely made up of largely volatile material — which are light elements and compounds like hydrogen and water that rapidly evaporate — and because ploonets are located so close to their host stars, which exposes them to very strong stellar radiation.
According to the authors, this means that over millions of years, a ploonet will lose a significant chunk of its lighter elements, leaving behind a rather heavy-metal ploonet. If these metal-rich ploonets are then absorbed into their host star, they can produce observational signals that suggest the star instead devoured rocky planets, as may be the case with Kronos.
Similarly, a disintegrating ploonet may also explain other strange features found in exoplanetary observations. According to the authors, such observations include "the puzzling behavior of the lightcurves of KIC-8462852 (Tabby's star) … or the hypothetical exocometary signatures around KIC 12557548 and KIC 3542116. All of these processes, along with their underlying physical mechanisms, still await a proper understanding in the context of planet, moon, and ring-formation theories."
Though this new research investigated the possibility of ploonets being responsible for some of the stranger exoplanetary light curves observed so far, the authors point out that more research is needed to identify exactly what a ploonet's signature will look like. When this is pinned down, other researchers can then search through data from Kepler, TESS, and the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope to pick out possible ploonet sightings.
Only then will we know for certain whether ploonets are an interesting hypothetical, or a previously overlooked class of real cosmic objects — one that our Moon may join billions of years from now.
Update: This article has been updated to include a link to the research, which was published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society on August 1.
NASA telescope discovers its first planet orbiting two stars
Jupiter's Galilean moons likely formed bit by bit from pebbles
Giant planet found around tiny white dwarf star, a first
These so-called 'super-puff' worlds could be exoplanets with ring
Earth may have recently destroyed one of its own minimoons
A weird, orbital dance keeps these moons of Neptune safely on track


Spread betting and CFD trading investors seem to think that the European Central Bank is less likely to step in and ease its monetary policy further.
As a result, the shared currency is gathered some momentum yesterday, adding 29 points against the dollar to settle at $1.3605.
Additionally, the euro was also given a boost by a larger than expected surge in German consumer prices.
Amid an improvement in the German consumer climate, the shared currency moved marginally higher against the dollar, gaining 7 points to close at $1.3578 after briefly crossing above the $1.36 level.
The outlook for the euro remains slightly bullish as German officials reached an agreement on wages without raising taxes.
Speculation grew that the ECB is not in the mood to increase its monetary stimulus, with a policy maker hinting yesterday that inflation is expected to pick up gradually.
Meanwhile, China's central bank Governor mentioned that risk management is 'forcing' the world's second economy to diversify its currency reserves into the euro.
That pushed the EUR/USD pair 56 points higher to $1.3572, with the rally still strong in overnight trading.
FX investors took some profits off the table after Friday's sharp advance, meaning that the shared currency slipped 32 points against the US dollar to settle at $1.3516.
It was a quiet day on the economic data front, which seemed to invite traders to consolidate around the current level of $1.35.
Participants will be looking out for extra hints on the ECB's next steps, especially ways of dealing with that low level of inflation.
Whilst waiting for inflation figures later this week, spread trading investors did not want to be caught on the wrong side again; the ECB rate cut last month was triggered by weak inflation numbers.
As a result, they pushed the euro 79 points higher versus the dollar to $1.3548, also helped by better-than-expected results for German Ifo Business Climate, with a reading of 109.3 against consensus of 107.9.


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Super Girls – How EduSports is getting them ready to take on the world
All of us face challenges when it comes to goal setting and planning for success. We might overestimate our own strength, or even worse, we might undermine our true potential. Hence, as adults, we seek guidance and expertise in certain areas of goal setting and working on a plan to achieve what we aim for. We are a part of the vast majority of adults who fail year-on-year to stick to the goals that we set for ourselves.
However, children associated with EduSports have a completely different story!
There is no denying that young people's potential is limitless and sport inspires them not just with dreams of becoming an athlete but by equipping them with life-changing skills. Thanks to a healthy mix of their undying spirit, optimism and guidance delivered by EduSports in providing Physical Education and sports curriculum to school children, there are many success stories of school-girls around us. Most girls who are involved in the Physical Education curriculum are helped with their goal settings and one such rising star is Andrea Pinto, a grade X student studying in Legacy School, Bangalore. It was during one of the early EduSports curriculum that Andrea showed an interest towards athletics. She has now moved to a specialist training program but has fresh memories of how EduSports activities supplemented her ongoing training while she was a part of it.
Andrea's parents are proud that sports has made a very positive impact on her. It has helped her learn time management, made her disciplined, focused and resilient. She already has many laurels in her kitty, like representing the state of Karnataka and has received the prestigious opportunity to represent Bangalore at the International Children's Games held at Alkamaar, Netherlands in June, 2015. But she has had her share of challenges too, the biggest one being striking a balance between sports and academics. Her focus and our guidance in her goal-setting have helped her sail through. "Now, the only time it gets a little challenging is during my exams but otherwise it's fine," says Andrea.
Not all girls are lucky to have parents like Andrea's who support their children to participate in sports. A recent EduSports study indicates that over 75% of school children in the country stop participating in any organized sport or physical activity by the time they enter middle-school or adolescent years. The data also shows that dropout % are higher for pre-teen and adolescent girls, even though global participation of young women in sports is increasing. Here at EduSports, we have observed that there are three main factors that inhibit the participation of girls in sports:
Gender bias: where a boy who plays is considered athletic while a girl is termed as a 'tomboy'. Social conditioning: where girls in the home surroundings are not proactively included in sports conversations or celebrations. Inadequate sporting skills: which lead to poor participation levels due to lack in learning of fundamental sports skills. Through its age & skill appropriate in-school sports & PE program, EduSports has helped various schools in promoting girls' inclusion in sports. Over the last 7 years, EduSports has helped over 1.5 lakh school girls experience the magic of sports and one such sensation is Aashna Francis, an ardent sports person. She has represented her school's football, basketball and athletics teams and has been recently awarded at the all India international schools sports meet in Pune for her achievements. She beams with pride recollecting her feat in rock climbing, in which she was recognized as the best promising climber at a climbing competition hosted by XLR8. When asked if she benefited from the EduSports program, Aashna candidly says, "EduSports program has helped me improve my skills and the training has helped me strengthen my core, which is extremely important as an athlete. The fitness and skill assessments have pushed me to challenge myself and improve my timings and results in various tests." Aashna has set herself some goals and she is confident of achieving those because sports has taught her to believe in herself and never give up.
While she continues her chase for excellence, the coaches at EduSports continuously monitor the progress of children like Aashna who are making large strides towards their goals. If an athlete is making great headway, we let them know how well they are doing. If, however an aspiring athlete is struggling, we find out ways to work with them in order for them to cope with the struggles and witness their progress. Our assessments are not to highlight a few stars but to help others achieve what they think are unfathomable and make them shine too.
It really doesn't matter if a goal seems unrealistic or outside-the-box as long as children focus on why they want to achieve it. Our residents help budding sports persons reflect on the reason behind indentifying a goal because if they are able to explain why they chose it; they will develop a deeper connection to the goal, which will strengthen their resolve to succeed. Raquel Rodericks is one such sports person who has a vision now.
Raquel started out as a football enthusiast in her school and is currently the School Sports Captain serving the sporting needs of the student body. From participating with her team at Legacy School to winning at various intra and inter-school sporting events to a nationwide international schools' sports meet in Pune, Raquel is living her dream. She has had her share of woes trying to balance sports and academics but she sailed through with the support from her parents, school and guidance from EduSports residents. She stated that "Yes, I have been through EduSports program and my experiences with the coaches from EduSports are truly appreciable, especially Regin Sir. He has supported and encouraged our Girls Football team constantly and helped us work better as a team and built our confidence."
And she does not limit herself here. Her dream is to start a girls' football team and to propagate girls' football in India. "I personally aspire to better myself at all sports as it is a very significant part of my life," says a confident Rodericks. Such a powerful statement coming from a girl only establishes the belief further that a perfect accomplishment is one thing, but the true value of sports lies in achieving the goals set and determining a plan for success where one can give back to the society.It will not be far-fetched to say that girls like Andrea, Aashna, Raquel and many others in making with their fortitude will take on the sporting world by storm. Here at EduSports, we are proudly shaping up these mini-avalanches to conquer the world. It is only a matter of time now…
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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBAU) Rinker Sports Center
Institutional, Structural, Tilt-Upathletic, excellence in achievement, gymnasium, higher education, recreation, single story, TCA awards, tilt up
Client:Woodland Tilt-Up
Info:West Palm Beach, FL
The Rinker Sports Center concept was originally designed as a conventional structural system of CMU block and cast-in-place columns and beams. Since all members of the design team were familiar with the benefits of tilt-up construction, the concept was changed to take advantage of efficiencies of the tilt-up method.
The architecture style of the building is primarily Mediterranean, and tilt-up afforded the architect the flexibility to introduce finishes, such as different depth recesses and reveal patterns, and to use archway openings. The building also features single-story covered arched walkways that were efficiently designed and constructed with tilt-up.
With tight site conditions, the majority of the tilt-up panels were fabricated and cast on temporary casting beds around the exterior of the building. All available site was filled with panels, and the sequence of the erection process was unique and challenging.
Tilt-up is also used for all interior stair and elevator shafts, including tilt-up flat lids that close in the top of the shafts and create a solid concrete structure.
At the 2018 Tilt-Up Achievement Awards, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association named the PBAU Rinker Sports Center an Excellence in Achievement winner—that is, an entry that scored highest in architectural and engineering creativity and construction ingenuity.


Actor Emraan Hashmi was quite excited about venturing into film production with his maiden venture, Captain Nawab. Apart from bankrolling the project in association with Oddball Motion Pictures, the actor was also set to headline its cast. However, the latest we hear is that right after completing its first shooting schedule, the movie has run into trouble.
Emraan, who was last seen in Baadshaho, plays a double agent in the film, who represents both India and Pakistan. Things go awry when the rival countries find out about his betrayal.
Since the film is set against the backdrop of Indian and Pakistani armies and highlights the sensitive relationship both the countries share with each other, the ministry of defence has put the shoot on hold until it gives its go ahead.
Captain Nawab marks the big Bollywood debut of actress Malvika Raaj who played the younger version of Kareena Kapoor Khan's character in Karan Johar's multi-starrer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
Besides Captain Nawab, Emraan Hashmi will also be seen in Cheat India and a horror flick to be helmed by noted South Indian filmmaker, Jeethu Joseph. Joseph makes his Bollywood debut with the movie.


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Philanthropists and Funders with Global Focus Convene to Strengthen Collaboration and Capacity-Building at September Innovations Symposium Hosted by NEID, TPI
Boston, MA (August 9, 2018) – Internationally-oriented philanthropists and investors will convene to learn about the most recent trends and innovations in international philanthropy and improve practical hands-on skills at the Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium on September 6 and 7 in Boston. Hosted by New England International Donors (NEID) and The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), the Symposium offers a unique opportunity for individuals, families, corporate funders, independent and community foundations, and impact investors with an international focus to network, seek out opportunities for collaboration, and find new strategies to increase the impact of their giving.
Participants attending the event will include funders actively supporting the full range of international issues prioritized in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including: global health, education, women and girls, refugee issues, disaster relief and humanitarian interventions, peace and security, human rights, climate change, disability rights, water and food security, and more.
The Symposium will feature skill-building workshops on subjects including ramping up one's international philanthropy, engaging in effective impact investing, incorporating systems thinking in philanthropy, introducing gender-lens giving, scaling organizations through philanthropy, building a culture of engagement in global companies, and empowering community foundations to support international donors. The nearly 30 speakers and workshop leaders will include:
Raj Panjabi, CEO and co-founder of Last Mile Health, addressing global health along with Chris Anderson, TED Curator and Founder of The Audacious Project;
Gary White, CEO and co-founder (with actor/activist Matt Damon) of Water.org, discussing philanthropy's role in making water safe, along with Ridgway H. White, President, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation;
Lisa Jackson, Managing Partner at Imago Dei Fund, exploring the topic of introducing a gender lens to philanthropy;
Carlyle Singer, President, Acumen, addressing how to leverage impact investing to support social change;
Crystal Barnes, Executive Director, Nielsen Foundation, examining successful models of global corporate philanthropy; and
Gururaj "Desh" Deshpande, founder of the Deshpande Foundation, who will close with thoughts on the future of international investing.
Other speakers and workshop leaders include key executives from: The Boston Foundation, Co-Impact, Council on Foundations, Dietel & Partners, Disability Rights Fund and Disability Rights Advocacy Fund, Equal Innovation, The Foundation Center, New England International Donors, Nielsen Foundation, Next Mile Project, The Omidyar Group, The Philanthropic Initiative, Segal Family Foundation, State Street Corporation. Sponsors to date include The Boston Foundation, Fidelity Charitable, Deshpande Foundation, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Ropes & Gray, and Veris Wealth Partners, with the Advisory Committee consisting of the chief executives of Associated Grant Makers, The Boston Foundation, Council on Foundations, Global Philanthropy Forum, the Philanthropic Foundations of Canada, United Philanthropy Forum, and Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS).
Full details are available at: https://www.innovatephilanthropy.org/
NOTE TO MEDIA: If you would be interested in a list of participants willing to be interviewed about this event or on their areas of focus on an ongoing basis, please contact Jennifer Montone, Senior Marketing Manager at TPI at jmontone [at] tpi.org and we will forward the list once finalized.
New England International Donors (NEID) is a vibrant community of engaged, global individual philanthropists learning, giving, investing, and partnering together to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and human rights for all. This peer to peer network offers strategic networking, educational opportunities, and information sharing and we aim to spark donor action and collaboration. To learn more or to join NEID, visit neidonors.org. You can also find us on Twitter @neidonors
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) is a global philanthropic consulting practice that helps individuals, families, foundations, and corporations develop and execute customized strategies to increase the impact of their giving and achieve philanthropy that is more strategic, effective, and fulfilling. For nearly 30 years, TPI has served as consultant and thought partner to ambitious donors and funders who embrace innovative thinking in their efforts to find local, national, and global levers of change. TPI is committed to actively promoting and advancing strategic philanthropy by conducting cutting-edge research, publishing donor education resources, and training individuals, organizations, and advisors in best practices. TPI is a distinct operating unit of the Boston Foundation. For more information about The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), visit tpi.org or check out our blog, Deep Social Impact. We're also on LinkedIn and Twitter @TPIPhilanthropy.
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Zac Efron... Serial Killer?
Zac Efron has been cast as infamous serial killer Ted Bundy in an upcoming psychological thriller, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is titled Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, and will be told from the perspective of Bundy's longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer.
True crime fanatics will remember Kloepfer as the one who turned Bundy into authorities, though she continued to date him despite her growing suspicion that Bundy was involved in the disappearances of multiple young women in the 1970s.
I do not like this at all. Not because I don't think Zac Efron can act or anything. It's because Zac Efron is the most beautiful human on the planet and I can't have him be a serial killer. Do you know what it's like rooting for the bad guy? It sucks... Still going to see the movie though. Oh and just in case you wanted to see the comparison, here you go...


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By Anne Babu
Is there any relief for an employer who does not follow the stipulated termination procedure?
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Unfair termination; the burden of proof
According to Section 47(5) of the Employment Act, the burden of proving that an unfair termination has occurred rests on the employee. This burden can be discharged very easily by production of the termination letter.
The burden of justifying the grounds for the termination, however, rests on the employer. According to Section 45 of the Act, for a termination to be justified, it should be based either on the employee's conduct or performance or on the organization's operational requirements. In addition, the procedure used to carry out the termination should be fair, that is, in accordance with the procedure stipulated in the Act.
Therefore, for an employer to discharge the burden placed on them they must be able to demonstrate with sufficient evidence that the employee had a conduct or performance issue that necessitated the termination.
The question that is frequently asked is:- what if the employer did not follow the proper procedure in carrying out the termination BUT there is ample evidence of the employee's culpability?
I once dealt with a case where a very senior engineer, in one of our local telcos, was dismissed for carrying out his duties negligently. His actions led to a significant loss of revenue for the company. When the news of the loss causing incident came to the attention of the Managing Director, the MD was furious, he summoned the employee and dismissed him on the spot. The employee filed a case for unfair dismissal, premised primarily on the failure to comply with the termination procedure. His claim was successful and he was awarded damages. The presiding judge stated categorically that the termination was unfair and no weight would be given to the fact that there was overwhelming evidence of the employee's gross negligence.
What of the numerous cases involving domestic workers who are summarily dismissed for valid reasons but in a manner that is contrary to the stipulated termination procedure?
I'm sure you know of many cases where an employer was justified in terminating an employee but failed to follow the procedural dictates of the Act. I have certainly come across several.
Section 49(4) of the Act provides as follows: –
(4) A labour officer (and, the Industrial Court, by virtue of Section 50) shall, in deciding whether to recommend the remedies specified in subsections (1) and (3), take into account any or all of the following-
(k) any conduct of the employee which to any extent caused or contributed to the termination;
Those magic words mean that an employee's conduct should be taken into consideration when the court is considering an unfair termination case. Any advocate representing an employer in such a case should highlight this.
In Karisa Charo Kiraga v Crown Petroleum [Kenya] Limited [2016] eKLR
In considering the amount of compensation, the Court is mandated under Section 49 [4] [k] of the Employment Act, to look at the conduct of the Employee, which to any extent caused or contributed to the termination.
The Claimant appears to be highly mobile, changing Employers at will. He however does not always seem to move in a manner consistent to his contractual obligations. He contributed to the termination. He is granted a minimal 1 month salary in compensation for unfair termination, at Kshs. 25,000.
In Patrick Njuguna Kamau & 26 others v Wilham (K) Limited [2017] eKLR
The court finds that the claimants contributed to their termination. The termination was unfair for want of due process of a notice and hearing. Even for the 27th claimant, the court returns that there is no evidence that she was accorded due process. To balance justice and taking into account the tenure of service of the claimants prior to the termination, their desire to continue in employment and their established contribution to the termination, the court awards each of them six months' gross pay for the unfair termination under section 49(1)(c) of the Employment Act, 2007. As they were not given a termination notice, each is awarded one month pay in lieu of the termination notice.
Though the termination will still be considered unlawful, the damages will be much lower than would have been awarded if there was no proof that the employee caused or contributed to the termination.
There you go…here's to substance over form!
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About Anne Babu
Anne is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the Founding Partner of Anne Babu & Co. She has practised employment law for over 12 years and her employment law practice has been recognized by the prestigious Chambers & Partners. Anne cares about employers and their labour issues.
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Charles Wachira says:
Hi Ann, I got a Job as HR lately. I have found your posts very useful. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Anne Babu says:
Dorothy Akeyo says:
Please help me understand under what circumstances transfer of service can be applied. A group of employees were once transferred from a parastatal to a private company as per concession agreement and after working for 10 years have now been transferred back to the same parastatal firm who have since rejected the transfer letter. The employees have been advised to re -apply for the jobs . When they were originally transferred, they were issued with fresh employment contract that has not been terminated . Are the affected employees being short changed? What should they do legally ?
Dear Dorothy, Such a transfer should only be done with the consent of the employee. The new company should declare the affected employees redundant and those who want to apply to the parastatal can do so.
Thank you Anne. I hope justice will be served to the affected employees caught up in this unfortunate scenario.
Frerick O. Warega says:
Your work is spectacularly commendable. Kudos.
Please kindly make clarifications herein:
Have been working in a particular company for the last ten months without laid down contractual terms. However, the agreement was made in verbatim. Given this background, I would like to know where and/or how this kind of arrangement is lawfully classified.
Two, how can I approach the management to establish terms and conditions under which I work to ensure that my job security is assured?
Lastly, in the event of dismissal, can I get recourse in any court of law?
Apologies for the delayed response, I have just noted that your question was not answered. An employment contract can be oral or in writing. It is the employer's obligation to ensure that every contract for more than 3months is in writing. In the absence of a written contract, you will be deemed to be entitled to the statutory minimum terms spelt out in the Employment Act. Proving that you are entitled to more will be subject to you having evidence. For example, you will be deemed to be entitled to 21 days of annual leave. If you claim to have agreed to more, it will be your duty to establish that. My advice is that you politely request for a written contract.
Njeri says:
I wish to know more about full time consultants and their rights as employees.
Since this are people working full time in an organisation they should be protected by the employment Act 2007 like other employees.
I have had cases of fulltime consultants claiming that they are not entitled to any leave day including sick off and incase they take a day off its deducted from their pay.
Consultants are not entitled to the same rights as employees simply because they are not employees. This article will help you understand further https://kenyaemploymentlaw.com/2017/04/18/makes-consultant-not-employee/.
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Munir Masoud says:
Can you avail a soft copy of BARNARD v NATIONAL DOCKS LABOUR BOARD?
You can check for all cases at Kenya Law – http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/.
Shaw says:
This has been really helpful.
Do you have any insight on denied PHs? Also..any law on final dues and taxation?
Thanks. What do you mean by PH? Final dues are taxed in the same manner as all payments made by an employer to an employee.
Metrine Mukhanji says:
Have worked for my boss 5years, they pay me 7k , sometime no off day because I go to church with them i day pay NHIF with my salary, work south c nairobi
Amos Mwaura says:
Kindly, be sending me new posts
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Going for the re-burn
Firth, Niall
Engineer (00137758);8/8/2005, Vol. 293 Issue 7681, p11
Reports on the study in Great Britain indicating the usability of used car tires in reducing nitrogen oxide emissions from power stations. Attempt of a Leeds University project to develop technology that uses tires and waste plastics as an alternative to coal; Process involved in preparing the plastic and tires before injecting into the power plant's combustion chamber; Efficiency of the re-burning process of the tires in producing a pool of hydrocarbons that react with the nitrogen oxide to produce nitrogen.
GreenMan reopens waste wire facility. Moore, Miles // Tire Business;1/17/2005, Vol. 22 Issue 21, p15
The article reports that Tire recycler GreenMan Technologies Inc. has completed $1.3 million worth of upgrades to its operations, including the reopening of its waste wire processing operations in Jackson, Georgia. GreenMan announced completion of the $1 million renovation of the Jackson waste...
South Missouri. Hull, Jonathan R. Watts // State Government News;Nov98, Vol. 41 Issue 9, pX11
Provides information on the Waste Tire to Energy Program, a recycling program in Missouri that turns tires into fuel. State government agencies that developed the program; Benefits of the program; Annual operating costs of the program; Impact on private contractors who collect waste tires and...
U.S. gains in tire recycling. // Tire Business;5/21/2001, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p14
Reports the gains generated in recycling waste tires in the U.S.
Recycled tires in road construction. // BioCycle;Jul95, Vol. 36 Issue 7, p27
Reports on the receipt of grants by four Indiana county highway departments to test crumb rubber in road construction during 1995 under the Tire Recycling Market Development Program. Test sites to be monitored until the year 2000 to evaluate performance; Program's goal.
Puncturing the scrap tire problem. Steuteville, Robert // BioCycle;Oct95, Vol. 36 Issue 10, p51
Reports on the development of technology, infrastructure and markets to utilize used tires in the United States. Increased diversion coming from tire derived fuel; Combination of collection and processing; Expansion of scrap tire use; Companies that reflect the growing market for turning scrap...
Regulatory overview for scrap tires. // BioCycle;Mar1996, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p10
Focuses on Recycling Research Institute's publication entitled `State Scrap Tire Management Programs' on efforts to recycle scrap tires in the United States. State legislative activity; Other points of interest; Contact information.
Good year for tire recovery. M.F. // BioCycle;Mar1996, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p35
Focuses on the diversion of waste tires from landfills in the United States. Ground rubber products; Compost bulking agent; Regional markets; Applications for recycled scrap tires.
Tire recovery reaches all-time high. // BioCycle;Sep97, Vol. 38 Issue 9, p12
Reports on the record increase in the use of scrap tires in 1996. Attribution of increase to growth in the use of tire-derived fuel since 1994; Industrial applications of scrap tires.
Recycling wood and tires at a transfer station. Farrell, Molly // BioCycle;Apr98, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p77
Describes the state-of-the-art tire recycling factory at the Davis Transfer Station in San Leandro, California. Position of the operators in the tire recycling industry; Systems employed in the production plant; Capacity of the plant.