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  • My boss subscribes to the newsletter in our office and is not going to pay for a second subscription. I guess I will lose this valuable resource as well.
  • 1 Onion, chopped and cooked until tender 1 1/2 lbs hamburg 1 cup cooked rice salt and pepper to taste 6 large green peppers Stem and seed the peppers, parboil just until no longer cripsy. Mix onion, hamburg, rice and seasonings, fill peppers, top m…
  • >Massachusetts doesn't have as "interesting" a selection but we have >the pronunciation tricks - Assippini (A-sip-ini), Assawompset (just >like you would guess), Leicester (Lester), Worcester (Woster), >Scituate (Sit-u-at), Gloust…
  • I took prep classes at a local college that had a HR Certificate program, in affiliation with the local SHRM chapter. About 3 months before the actual test, one of my classmates' companies purchased the materials through SHRM and we got together sev…
  • Leo-don't know who I share the day with but it is VJ day. And yes I am a true Leo. For those who follow Chinese astrology-I was born the year of the Snake.
  • I always tell the ee up front when they come to me that I can not guarantee that I will keep the info confidential. If it is something that is illegal, against co policy or otherwise endangers the company or employees I will have to share it with my…
  • > >What's bocci? It's an Italian game similar to bowls.
  • We have two events-the first is for employees and their families, in the past we have done a local amusement park with a catered lunch. this year we are having it at a facility that has a pool, pony rides, clowns, face painting, games, softball, vol…
  • >[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-03-03 AT >07:16 AM (CST)[/font] > >1. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR KITCHEN PLATES? >Blue roses on a cream background >2. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? >Scott Turow Reversible Er…
  • > > >Besides, Clay looks too much like Alfalfa to take seriously! x:D I always thought he looked more like Howdy Dowdy.
    in Clay or Ruben?? Comment by cthr May 2003
  • I voter for Ruuuuuben.
    in Clay or Ruben?? Comment by cthr May 2003
  • french meat pie and cheesecake
  • >Some fun for a bright, sunny Thursday! This e-mail was sent to >me...post your 'answers' and I'll let you know which 'age group' you >fall into according to the number you get right. It seems to really >work! >~~~~~~~~~~~~~…
    in The Age Test Comment by cthr May 2003
  • I think that hospital's and doctors offices have taken it way too far. My mother was admitted to the hospital on Friday, my brother who was supposed to call me forgot to. I found out from my father when I called to talk to my mother. My father, who …
    in The HIPAA Beast Comment by cthr May 2003
  • We call it employee conduct and work rules Although it is not possible to list all the forms of unacceptable behavior that are considered unacceptable in the workplace, the following are eexamples........ Theft or inappropriate removal of company …
  • Jenn, If you email me, I will send you one.
  • Do you mean the invitation to self identify for applicants or the VETS/Disability for Newly hired employees?
  • I would check your state law on this. We do pre-employment drug screens and no employee may start until the results are back. Even if you are employment at will some states have stricter policies regarding drug screens. Remember once they come on bo…
  • Self identification is voluntary. If they self identify, you have to use the race they give you. If they do not, you have to go by what they appear to be.
  • We have a seperate form that goes along with the application that asks them to self identify and informs them that the information is voluntary. It is also included in the new hire paperwork along with the Veteran and Disablity self identify form-ag…
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-20-03 AT 11:04AM (CST)[/font][p]While I agree with Don on the LTC facility issue, the original poster is hiring blue collar laborers. I know of no standard for that industry that requires you not hire…
  • My comment regarding discrimination was geared as a response to the "i don't want to start a back to work program" and "some of these look like a problem waiting to happen". These comments lead me to believe that the poster doesn't want anyone who h…
  • By not hiring just based on convictions, you could be discriminating against one or more protected classes. I would discuss this with your legal counsel before you make any decisions in this area.
  • We take each on a case by case basis, unless the crime was very recent, has a direct impact on the position or there are many convictions. What type of industry are you in and what types of positions are you filling?
  • We take on a case by case basis, unless they have a direct bearing on a particular position and even then we look at the circumstances surronding the crime. What type of industry are you in and what types of positions are you filling?
  • Banks need aap if they sell and/or redeem savings bonds. If they do they are considered govt. contractors. There is no $ requirement for savings bonds.
  • A court order is generally considered a qualifying event, it does not have to be within the 30 days of the custodial parent losing coverage. My stepdaughter was covered by her mother's health insurance-she now goes to college out of state-her mother…
  • The state of MA does allow Mandatory Direct Deposit as long as the employee chooses the financial institution.
  • As regards jury duty, you may want to check your state law as some states require you to pay your employees while they are on jury duty.
  • Check your state law as employees who do not have paid time available may be able to collect unemployment.
    in Vacation Comment by cthr November 2004