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Personally I would start a serious job search before doing as I said before. And if the mis-managing wants to terminate me for bringing problems to everyones attention. I would plan on the possibilty of termination, but keep a seperate copy of all…
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Can you quantify the loss. Can you review the information so you can sit down with the other 3 and show them that the son of the managing partner has cost them all approximately $xxxx over the last two years. I would also innocently ask maybe we…
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Check Indiana law, but you should be good to not pay as there would be no work during the week. I would sit down and inform that person, and document the conversation. Also I would offer (because I am kind and warm hearted) to let them use some fu…
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Being compassionate, and trying to salage border line employess is worth the effort, don't stop doing that. But you have made it clear, this is not a one time event, or even a border line employee. This is an employee that is doing tremendous dama…
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Myself I would fire him. However depending on what your policy is, or isn't you are correct that by keeping him there is a significant liability exposure for the company. Couple of things the advice given so far was good. You can call your local S…
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When dealing with an attorney NEVER give them more than they are asking for. It is not up to you to help them. This is a good example of why you should keep these types of files seperate. Make them specifically request everything they want. If t…
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Review their job description very carefully, if they are doing nothing new but being utilized appropriately now, I would just show that at the arbitration. Legitimately jobs change, and are required higher wages, but if this is not the case, stick …
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good for you, next step tell her that her daughter cannot "hang out" at work either and your problem is resolved. That wasn't so hard was it. If she gives you any grief, point out all the leave options you have given her. Make sure it is clear th…
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Do I drug test her? Follow you typical hiring procedures, explain to the GM, the week will be up before all the background stuff comes back, really no way to hire her. Discuss the leave alternatives previously discussed. If you do it for this emp…
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Well..........family is important.........so important that I would be willing to grant leave to this employee......unpaid. Call her in, let her know you understand, but that you do not hire employees under 18, and you cannot allow her just to be h…
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I used to deal with Texas WC, that is why I now have lots of gray hair! Yes I believe you can terminate, but then you are most likely going to see the value of the claim rise significantly. Once fired the individual will never be cleared for work …
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I agree with previous comments, sit him down, explain again, with a witness give him notice of the policy, and it's requirements, and explain that if he believes that he can come and go as he pleases that it is insubordination, which is a terminable…
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Don, Good job making sure Theresa wasn't asleep at the wheel! Hmmmm is $25K even enough? Guess it would depend on what I was making. I would be looking at the wages lost between now and 62 1/2 when I could collect SS. But that is me. My $0.02 wor…
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you make that sound oh so nice Pork, nice touch. DJ The Balloonman
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I will probably get hung by my toes but here goes....... I had a similar situation in a union manufacturing plant I worked at in the early 90's. (Man that makes me sound old!) We had a policy of not accomodating non-work related restrictions. The …
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It is not as hard as you think.......and it will get easier. Paul outlined it well, and just remember, how would you want to hear the news? If you treat the employee right, they will remember that! And will quickly get over not being chosen. My $…
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Well you already answered the question: "The daughter is the best fit for this position and has the skills to make it work. The ee is a good candidate, but honestly not the best fit and not as skilled (but wouldn't agree)." You have identified the b…
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Does no one at the company have the "backbone" (I went polite there) to deal with the issue? Next time she comes in "under the influence" that can be witnessed and documented by two memebers of management express your concern, and take her to your …
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Don, First off if you stop posting as much, then that is one less opinion for others to see and digest. What I find great about this board is there is such a diverse core group that regularly gives input. Even when situations do not mimick mine, t…
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I think Rockie's advice is great. But before you do that compare this supervisor's turnover to other supervisor's, also compare complaints. Then take the turnover cost formula that is listed on the board about 10 topics down and include what this …
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Seems to me, that you should cut the sales force by 10-15% and either change the commission/bonus structure higher so those remaining see the chance to make more money. This might actually be an incentive to sell more. I mean if we are honest we…
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It took her two months to request this! If she calls again, tell her no the reasons were made clear in the meeting with her supervisor, if she disagreed, that would have been the appropriate time to clarify anything that was unclear. My $0.02 wort…
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Let me clarify, I don't think you should inform the employees prior to talking to your supervisor, finding out why he does not want to say anything. I think supervisors often fear what will happen. I have found when you with hold information from …
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Why would you keep quiet about it? Inform all employees, remind them if they see someone who they do not recognize or do not know to stop find out why they are there and if they need help. Also if this has been ongoing maybe you should consider sec…
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My dad always says when I ask him how are you doing? "I got up today, beats the alternative". Runs along the same line. DJ The Balloonman
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What are your policies on OT? Do you pay it for over 40 hours or over 8 hours? Look at that then it should be an easy decision. If you normally only pay OT after 40, they should not be paid OT. If you pay it after 8, well then you should pay it.…
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Have the managers been trained in this area? It sounds like you were very clear and the manager should have known what to do, but remember, most people have a hard time doing this. Most people find it difficult to terminate others, and handle it p…
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We recently went to direct deposit. In doing so we had to change the day and how we paid everyone. People were informed 6 weeks in advance, if you did not sign up for direct deposit, your paychecks would be mailed to you. We also let them know th…
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Paul, Something positive did come out of it, a good reminder to all of us on how we should treat fellow employees, or how not to. It is amazing how some people still treat the most valuable assests of any business, good people....... I actually wo…
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Don't knock the employee.........she has two weeks vacation coming up, she is no doubt searching furiously for a new job, but that time to search has probably been reduced by the time she has spent consulting an attorney! After returning from vacat…