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Should a boss be able to fire someone for committing a crime outside of work? If so, for what
sort of crimes? How easy is it to fire someone in your country?

In general, I would say that justice must be restorative rather than punitive. That’s why a
felony like a bribe, an embezzlement or robbery in a criminal record shouldn’t be an
impediment for people have access to a job. However, there are crimes like rapes or sexual
harassment that are not compatible with certain jobs.
In my country, it’s really difficult to fire a teacher for instance. But, what happened if the
teacher has commited sexual harassment and they are working with kids? This is a grey area in
our labour laws. In one hand, the teachers statute stands by the workers and their right to
work. In the other hand, kids has to be protected. Finally, in this specific case, I won’t hesitate
to answer that kids health and safety should be prioritized.

1. Why are those boys smiling at us? Do we know them?

2. I am enjoying this summer holiday! I don’t want it to end.
3. On annual White Nights, many museums and lots of shops stay open all night.
4. My parents are not letting me use the car tomorrow.
5. How much does your dog weigh?
6. Elizabeth knows where the new cinema is.
7. A: Does this laptop belong to Jack?
B: No, I think it belongs to Debbie.
8. A: Bill usually enjoys his work.
B: Yes, but he isn’t enjoying it now because he’s got too much to do.
9. A: Why are you tasting the milk?
B: Because it smells rather strange. Do you want to taste it?

1) Beating a dead horse.

2) On thin ice.
3) Kill 2 birds with one stone: I am going to the mall. I will buy something to eat and also my
mom’s present. I will kill 2 birds with one stone.
4) I will talk with Josh and hit the nail on the head.
5) Don’t be a devil advocate. Police has no justification.
6) Don’t spill the beans. Don’t say to Jorge Armando that Rosarito is pregnant.
7) Sorry, I just let the cat out the bag and now Jorge Armando knows the truth