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Margaret I have to disagree with you. The urine test is fine for testing for drugs. If you wish to include alcohol also you need to do the breathalyzer. Urine sample is the most accepted method, and blood samples are often considered invasive to …
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Linda is correct you need to start progressive discipline! You are required to make sure they do not work outside their restrictions. I always explain to the employee that we are not allowed to let that happen as it is in their best interest in ge…
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Wow tough situation. If a person is stealing that how do you know they are not stealing from the company in other areas? False invoices etc. I don't know what kind of company you work for, but can you secure the vending machine money? Leaving it …
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I am not saying this is the answer but in a meat plant I worked in one supervisor was having an identical problem. In this case the entire line went on break at the same time. He hit the stop watch when they went on break, and hit it and looked at…
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Plan on replacing her. She has it sounds like a very large case of entitlement mentality! I have a hard time with people who feel the company owes them. Sounds like you have been a good employer to her, maybe to good, but only because she is taki…
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Two things, first notify the insurance company, have his work comp checks stopped for non-compliance with the treatment plan. That will get his attention. Second, you can handle it a few different ways, but I have in the past treated this just as …
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Sick is sick. You were kind enough to let him cover the time off with vacation, does not change the fact he has missed 3+ days off sick. I would not allow him to work without a release. Heck if I suspected heart attack, even if out just 2 days I …
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Don, you were to kind. If they cannot communicate they cannot be hired is my thought. I also would mention to folks, make them fill out the application in the office, do not allow them to leave with it and bring it back in. I had one gentleman, v…
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I do check workers' comp records post offer...........but you cannot rescind the offer because they have a lousy WC history. I also have them fill out a Condition Job Offer Medical Review which asks about previous injuries, both on and off the job.…
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Don, Pretty standard to have to pay relocation expenses if you quit within a certain time frame as long as it is not an unreasonable length. I have signed those, and had others sign them in the past. Same with sign on bonuses. Well it is somewh…
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The drug test and background checks run combined around $90.00. Not including my time. I am not comfortable with having them pay for it up front. I am just looking at the occassional individual who goes through the process then never comes to wor…
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Linda, First off my condolensces for having a production mgr. that is lacking a pair. As you can see the written warning is turning into a battle, he would have been better off having the same fight by sitting him at home, and being able to bring h…
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You have to follow what your contract says, however since you have two violations both significant I agree and would suspend him. Now I guarentee you will have a grievance filed, no biggie. Good chance to sit down with the business agent and discu…
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Absolutely not! I am a merit shop and by policy cannot advertise, I can only accept referrals. Can be challenging...........but we have a good crew. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Deez, So far much good advice, but Linda hit the nail on the head as to why people look to unions: "In the unionized companies I have worked for, one (my previous employer) will probably never be without a union because upper management doesn't tre…
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Don, Kick ass response! I am sitting here reading it thinking you hit the nail on the head. Also letting him know the whining and bitching is over. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Here is the phrase that pays: The current standard does not state that the employer must purchase and distribute protective footwear "...with no cost to the employee". This question has been raised several times since the inception of OSHA, and it …
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I am glad he went to work for you! Couple of points. Safety shoes are one of only two types of PPE the employer does not have to provide, per OSHA as it is such a personal item and can be used away from the workplace. The other is safety glasses.…
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LOL, I agree with Don. Besides which if my boss was not in on Friday when an assignment was due at the end of the day, I would either leave it on his desk or give it to him first thing Monday morning. Only an idiot would expect their being out of …
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I would be up for that. Some informal networking would allow us to get to know each other. My safety network is great I can even get honest unoffical references which can be a good thing. If anyone is interested we can figure out a place, I will …
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Jayhawk, I drive from Olathe, KS to Blue Springs for work everyday, passing back through KC is no biggie for me, I come your past you anyhow. The other issue is if you allow these kind of postings to be sent out, as Don pointed out, you may have a …
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Hey Jayhawk, I am in Blue Springs, if you could send me an invite I could at least join you! If it is for tomorrow night I will make you my famous "Jayhawk balloon", trust me you will love it. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Myself I provide the hearing officer or judge with all information needed to make my case. This is company documentation, technically the diagnosis should not be on the form anyhow. But all is fair in court. My $0.02 worth............back after …
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Trinity, Early 60's is downright old. Probably should have their drivers licenses taken away! You know how old people drive. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Young Balloonman
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While I am probably wrong from a legal standpoint. There is usually a number of items during the hiring where the employee must state they are able to do the job with or without accomodation, or a possible pre-employment physical or paperwork where…
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Wow Larry you are right on the money. As the only male in the HR department in a past life, guess who was the designated helper x:D There is also a liability issue as you know there is a potential threat, so you must be prepared to respond. If you…
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It is not that the resume is not important, but our application requires specific dates, salary and other information. It also includes some legal language that the information contained is true and complete, how long aan application is "active", a…
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That is why I suggested terming if you would have if it were not the steward. You know that quickly the union will file a grievance on his behalf. By firing him you can fall back to a suspension without pay as the discipline. I have been fortunate…
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I would treat him no different than I would any other employee. If you have termed for this before do it to him also. If you decide not to terminate, I would make make him payback the premium that was paid under this failure to terminate coverage.…
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Njjel, tell them to take a bus to work. This is that sickening entitlement mentality once again. Milage is typically paid when employees drive their own car for business purposes. That money covers gas, insurance and wear and tear. If you pay fo…