Balloonman

Not really much different than the sign I saw recently outside a store which identified the bad check passer of the week. Thought is was hilarious. Small town so even though it did not have it, I am sure everyone knows where the person worked. My …

in Free advertising??? Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Hey Don, You are assuming a heavy handed approach by the HR Mgr. Don't assume now.............but you do illustrate how the scenario can be twisted around to try and put it in the employee's advantage. We purposely do not accrue vacation as we go…

in Employee Claiming they should be paid for unused vacation time Comment by Balloonman August 2003

I would inform her as you stated, that she has not made the company aware of any medical condition that would be covered by FMLA. Had she been honest with the company FMLA could have been granted. However as she has resigned FMLA no longer applies…

in Employee Claiming they should be paid for unused vacation time Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Don do you have wording regarding the consumption of alcohol at company functions? Or does anybody. I am rewriting my Drug and Alcohol policy and have it almost complete (Thank you Margaret!). The one issue I need to adjust with the policy provid…

in Late Pre-employment Drug Screens Comment by Balloonman August 2003

I cannot recall the details but I do remember that Iowa was a pain in the butt with drug screens. You might want to look into it as they are a hassle. You might look into an occupational clinic where they can walk in and do them. Negatives are us…

in Late Pre-employment Drug Screens Comment by Balloonman August 2003

I think you would at least be thankful that it makes your hiring decision and that they could not hide their poor judgement (inappropriate dress) through the second interview. Sorry we have selected a candidate that is a better fit.... My $0.02 wo…

in Smelly Applicants!! Comment by Balloonman August 2003

HR in CA, I would charge them............you are right that would get their attention. Sounds like with the shredder lady discipline is appropriate. I don't know that I would be hard on the one with the broken laptop. SOme others on planes are r…

in Do you charge employees for broken equipment? Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Couple of things Robert. Your insurance company can probably help you. Before you put an inspection system in place make sure you have a system in place for correcting the deficiencies that are found. Not even discussing the liability associated …

in Safety Inspections Comment by Balloonman August 2003

In construction they are required to have/provide their own hand tools also. Condition of employment. We periodically check also. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman

in Employee tools, materials Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Geez Scott, I thought the NC was for not contagious! I learn something new everyday! My $0.02 worth, DJ The Balloonman

in TENNESSEE BAN ON BODY ODOR! Comment by Balloonman August 2003

A DX is a professional who does not fart...........I think. x}> Yeah can't wait to see what they do with the guy that showers every morning and works out in the heat and humidity and happens to be unfortunately one of those folks whose sweat re…

in TENNESSEE BAN ON BODY ODOR! Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Saw this on the news too, body odor and excessive perfume. But what about farts? I know they are not body odor, but it is an odor that comes from the body, I wonder how they are addressing this issue? x:D I think most formites would agree, they wo…

in TENNESSEE BAN ON BODY ODOR! Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Dang I was hoping for a spanking! x:o x}> My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman

in Religious E-mail Being Passed Around Office Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Hey HQR, Don't feel bad, I was brought up Catholic, alter boy (no was not molested ) Catholic grade and High School............quit and became Lutheran. It's great, similar enough I was comfortble, 2/3rds less collections 1/2 the guilt!!!!!! The p…

in Religious E-mail Being Passed Around Office Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Because we might mistakenly own those french Canadians, heck a lot of those guys wear thongs at the beach, we don't need more of that in the US! x:o My $0.02 worth, DJ The Balloonman

in Religious E-mail Being Passed Around Office Comment by Balloonman August 2003

Scott describe the process correctly but left out one thing. Bumping usually means a sub-standard employee that has more seniority gets to make a newer better employee unemployed. x:D At least this is often the case............. My $0.02 worth. D…

in Bumping Rights? Comment by Balloonman August 2003

I only fight the ones where the employee is terminated for cause, like spitting on another employee. He filed, and I am about to fax in my protest. I anticipate winning. Only fight when they are termed for cause or attendance, though it is tough …

in Surprised, to say the least! Comment by Balloonman August 2003

We do not mandate it, but mail your check if you do not have direct deposit. Only takes the post office losing your check once, and they sign up. You can do direct deposit into a savings account also. Then they could use an atm to withdraw the mo…

in Can Direct Deposit Be Mandatory? Comment by Balloonman August 2003

I have on three occassions had to travel out of town for interviews. All three times the ticket was provided by the company I was interviewing with. I guess with a not for profit I would understand no travel budget. I also if it were posted with …

in Travel for Interview Comment by Balloonman August 2003

LOL, As HR as part of your investigation HireFire you could check her as* to determine if there are any bruise from the top managers desktop items...often in the heat of passion one does not sweep everything off the desk like they often do in the m…