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Something for our Unicameral
OnTheFly:
It is legal to have a concealed handgun in you vehicle on campus per state law, but it is against UNL policy. So when they fire you, is this a legal fight you can win?
Fly
HuskerXDM:
I've wondered the same thing. They are an entity that gets both state and federal funding, yet they have a policy that does not jive with federal law. I sure wouldn't want to be the test case. Lincoln Public Schools has a similar policy that is in the employee handbook that we have to sign.
Kendahl:
--- Quote from: Ronvandyn on July 20, 2011, 05:34:45 PM ---UNL has a "policy", state law says something completely different about that subject. UNL's "Policy" does not have the force of law.
Ron
--- End quote ---
The university may not be able to prosecute you, but they can still ruin your life. If you are a student, it is important that you remain in "good standing" with the university. "Good standing" means you have paid all your bills and haven't violated university policy in a significant way. Something as simple as an unpaid campus parking ticket will cause you to lose your good standing until you pay it. You may never get back your good standing after a serious violation. I suspect getting caught with a prohibited weapon would qualify as such even if it wasn't illegal.
Losing your good standing has serious consequences. Even if you have an outstanding GPA and more than enough credit hours, you cannot graduate unless you are in good standing. You can't even start over at another school since the new one will not accept you unless you are in good standing at the previous one. Good standing may not matter for employees, but getting fired for cause won't do your prospects any good.
If bringing your gun to school, even if it remains locked in your car, is important, you would be better off finding a school that isn't anti-gun.
OnTheFly:
Good first post Kendahl. So if you are guest (neither student or employee) of the school, you could follow the letter of the law, but a student or employee is burdened by this school rule. Seems bass ackwards.
Fly
AAllen:
As Kendahl points out this is problematic and his description is completely accurate for employer's. The fun question comes in; can a "State" department or institution instill rules or regulations that are in conflict with the law? I agree that it happening would be very detrimental to the individual that followed the "law." It would make an interesting legal case over the dismissal, of a student or employee, but I would not want to have my life put into limbo for years while it was fought over in court.
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