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Don D - Just to take your mind off the issue - if chickadees are like most species of birds, typically the males are more colorful than the females. Nature did this so that the males could distract predators away from the nesting females. Therefore…
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We are not planning to dock the employee - only give him parameters for taking his breaks. He takes too many breaks and his work is such that he needs to be at his desk and available as a resource to customers and other staff.
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Thanks for your response. We have a policy in place already regarding breaks and rest periods that applies to all employees - so we would be doing the same for all. I'm having to write a letter of expectation that includes defining breaks as the emp…
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I agree with Whatever. Also Nat - I don't know how much I would rely on these attorneys to defend me in court. I think they would have a hard time defending that one.
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Merely by stating she is addicted to drugs does not necessarily make it an ADA issue. If she states she is addicted to drugs and is in treatment or entering treatment, then the ADA is applicable and accommodation can be requested.
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Even if you don't have a policy there are usually certain rules/laws that govern ethics in public service. I would check to see what your ethics laws are. You may be covered under those laws. It might be wise to place the employee on administrative …
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Great resource - thanks so much for the information. It was very helpful!
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Cinderella, I too, recruit the way you do. Thus my request for interview questions. The IT department asked me to develop interview questions for them - so I was hoping to find a few with some of you on this board. I already have the questions rega…
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It is a higher level "generalist" type position. The position will work with supervisors on corrective and disciplinary actions, provide consultation to all staff (management and employees), handle grievances, work on policy development, office oper…
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You misread my post. Our department is made up of five different divisions. When I wrote terminating division, I meant the division that had the employee separating. Sheesh!
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Even though the office grapevine works wonders when someone is terminating, we still ask the terminating division to send an e-mail notifying all staff that "John Doe's" last day with XXX Company is April, 30 2003. There are times when a separating…
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BUMP! I'm looking for the same thing in Washington State. Anyone?
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Two favorites - from Michelangelo: "The greatest danger for most of is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." And from Jim Ryan: "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."
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Mike, Do you know where to find a copy of that case with Allstate in Florda is located? I'd like to read more on it. Thanks!
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Red: Visit the Social Security site at: [url]http://www.ssa.gov/employer/ssnv.htm[/url] This is the information page for employers. It will explain to you why it's important to have the correct numbers and what the penalties are for not having cor…
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I agree with Terry's response, however if you feel like your complaint is still being ignored, I would recommend that you contact your local EEOC office and file a complaint with them. You might also check to see if your state has a Human Rights Com…
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Alice, Is your organization actually part of the state system and your employees state employees? If so, check with your state's laws or rules on ethics. Our state has ethics laws regarding public service, and gifts such as those you mention are ge…
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To those of you that currently do background checks on applicants or new hires -would you please share some of the pros and cons of doing the checks? Thanks!
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I'm with Paul on this one. I too was kind of amazed at how quickly termination was being considered a solution - especially when the employee has good technical skills and performance has only been addressed twice. With some good training - this man…
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Are you just going ahead and terming this employee without a full investigation? I realize you have statements from the alleged harassed employees and witnesses. Have you taken a statement from the alleged harasser (other than her rebuttal)?
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We have that in our harassment policy as well. The problem is that retaliation can occur from work related issues other than harassment. Several employment law conferences I have attended have stressed the need for such a policy separate from the ha…
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Frank, Eons ago when I worked retail I interviewed for a position as a c-store/gas station manager. When discussing salary with the interviewer I was told that shrinkage was deducted from the manager's pay. This include gas drive-offs as well as in…
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In regards to contacting your local health department - not only is it a wise idea to contact them for more information about the communicable disease, but it is a necessity to contact them. I've had two different situations were an employee came to…
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Katey - I e-mailed the forms to you today.
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Sent to you via e-mail today. Hope it helps!
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We have a reference consent form for the applicant to sign, and also a list of reference questions that we ask. Let me know your e-mail address and I can send electronic copies to you if you're interested.
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Our agency has an "Adopt-a-Family" committee that organizes several functions throughout the year to raise funds for the families we adopt during the holidays. The functions are usually "food events" i.e. bake sales, ice cream socials, chili feeds, …
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Mike & Gar - Thanks for your responses. I probably should clarify a little here. Diversity training is mandated with us on a yearly basis - not just in light of the recent attacks. We've been doing it for a number of years and everyone in the ag…
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I believe he is protected under the ADA because he is in treatment, and termination could get you into trouble. Since he is a driver and there are strict DOT regulations regarding alcohol use - you may find it tough to make a reasonable accommodatio…
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I agree with Down-the-Middle, and I think company-wide training is very appropriate. You may also want to check your company policy regarding harassment issues, and make sure that your policy is up to date. If you don't have one, perhaps now is the …