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I know how challenging this can be for folks. First off I think you need to talk with the supervisor, see if they would have any problem if the employees worked this out themselves. If he/she does not I would then talk to the employee and put the …
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So jbanda, Just curious, what did you decide to do? DJ The Balloonman
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My first thought was terminate...........but some say I am heartless at times, go figure. Interesting dilemma, an employee who has lied, falsified documents, but is a very good employee. They lied and falsified the documents maybe out of desperati…
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Don, I have to disagree with you. The wanting to cancel the insurance is a typical response to the divorce request. At least with the 3 guys I have that have gone through it. Does not make them a Dawg, and with COBRA the wife would have to be not…
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Hey Granhel, you sound a little.............bitter. As we do not know any of the situation behind the divorce let's not crucify the guy without any facts. I have seen some divorces where I found it very appropriate that the husband got taken to th…
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I had a similar case not long ago. The employee had to wait until the divorce was final. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Sounds like good intentions gone a little to far. Obviously co-workers know when someone is gone, and most probably know why. I think putting the reason in the email might be a bit much. What I do when people will be out for an extended period o…
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Hmmmmm interesting post, and surprisingly everyone is correct. The exit interview can be extremely valuable, or a complete waste of time. I have found that they are valuable with good employees who leave. I also know that because I have developed…
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Paul, have you had a long week? LOL, have a tall cold one tonight. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Don, Margaret is around 75? Wow I thought she was closer to the 68-69 age category! Well remember all you are as young as you feel! My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Well the big question is does he listen to these voices? If so maybe a small speaker hidden in his work area and you could plant subliminal messages to play when you see he is "in the zone". Seek help.......find work elswhere.........wash the HR m…
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You hit the nail right on the head, common sense and training. Things can still go wrong, but that is part of life. As long as the decision was sound based on the information in front of you. x:D you are right, I don't want to appear that I migh…
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Don what do you think, Shawn is what under 25 I am guessing? LOL, and I have been called crazy also, but my doctor says I am not................as long as I take my medication I am as sane as the next one. While I will not get anothers blood on m…
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This is an area filled with landmines that we must dance around. Don, is right, you need to at times do what you need to do. I myself have done a variety of these things in past lives. I have sent people via, cab, ambulance, co-worker, and transp…
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Don don't know if you can have them "Kaizen Events" in Mississippi. Thinkin there might be a law against it. My 1/2 cent worth.......lol DJ The Balloonman
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Linda a couple of things, I am a few years removed from the union environment (YEAH) so I can't recall all of the issues regarding policy setting. I do remember every contract should have the phrase about the company will manage/run their business.…
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Bring her in and get the facts. Was her child in school that day???? Find out the facts, and if she confirms the lie, fire her!!! My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Never rehire or hire anyone who fails a drug test. People can get "clean" if they know a test is coming. People who fail a pre-employment drug test are idiots. We call it a stupidity test. I would rehire someone, if they were a high level perform…
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"Our layoff policy focuses on performance, with seniority being last. She has claimed gender discrimination as well which is another issue." I read through this and thought, no problems from how I look at it. You have documented performance coachi…
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Don the technical explaination how this happens is "stuff happen" edited for readers. x:-) Don is right though, interview the person and see what is thought, if they are the best person then you have other things to figure out. If they are not, t…
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Just send a letter stating that effective x date, her employment with the company has been terminated. You can always throw in language that if she in the future recovers, and is able to work again she can apply for positions that may come open. A…
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Just a note, I recently found out that the "plugins" actually aggravate asthma quite a bit. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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Well I was lucky enough to interview over 300+ folks for a new plant a former company of mine started up. We used 4x6 sticky notes and put them on the file as that way the veteran HR staff informed me you can throw them away once decisions were mad…
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For very little money strobe lights can be added to equipment so the hearing issue is eliminated. They can also be used with sensor to alert vehicle operators of approaching pedestrians. Your maintenance/mechanical staff could handle it easily is …
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Jayhawk, We recently went away from alcohol at company functions. We also discourage the supervior/foreman from inviting/having the happy hour event to avoid an employee from saying they felt like they had to go to be "part of the group". As for …
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I would say that in the first case you have to pay him, he did as your policy dictates. In the second case I would not because he did not respond in a timely manner. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman
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I think Margaret hit it on the head. Plain and simple they are violating policy in addition to other problems they might cause. It is probably a good time as a whole to remind the company of this policy. You might look and see how long it has bee…
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I would inform them that they are not exempt, and that if they do not indicate the number of withholdings they would like you will input zero. Tell the person feel free to attend any anti-war protest they like, but their feelings do not exempt them…
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Don if you come on up to Kansas City tomorrow I will buy you a cold tall one! DJ The Balloonman
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I hope you said yes Don. My $0.02 worth. DJ The Balloonman