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  • Pixie, I don't want you to misunderstand what I'm saying, as I am also exempt and work long hours. BUT,,,,,, exempt employees are not allowed comp time by nature. Yes, we all occassionally take some time off to go to the doctor, or take care of p…
    in Integrity - or lack thereof Comment by Cotterwood August 2003
  • Dasher You and I both know there are ways to get that all important info on an employment candidate. The method that I use is to ask my question, then give them a range from 1-5 as to the 'value' of the candidate in a particular area, i.e., "Using …
    in Illegal Question? Comment by Cotterwood April 2003
  • Thanks for your response. First: Where did you see this court case? I'd like to send a copy to the person that argued the 'must re-hire because of ADA' point to me. I had the same point of view as you and the rest of the responses, and this per…
    in ADA Comment by Cotterwood April 2003
  • Thanks for your response, that was my response to this individual at the group meeting. However, he was getting red in the face and rather than have him blow a gasket', I just said I was sure I was correct, but would 'check my sources' and email t…
    in ADA Comment by Cotterwood April 2003
  • In California: "All employees shall be permitted to take a rest period, which insofar as practicable, shall be in the middle of each work period. The rest period time shall be based on the total lhours worked daily at the rate of fifteen (15) miute…
    in Are employees req'd to receive a break? Comment by Cotterwood April 2003
  • Make your offer CONTINGENT on passing their background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen. AND NO MATTER WHAT THE DEPT. HEAD SAYS - EMPLOYMENT CANDIDATES ARE NOT STARTED UNTIL ALL, AND I REPEAT ALL OF THE REPORTS COME BACK. The depart…
    in Background checks-when? Comment by Cotterwood February 2003
  • I can tell you without hesitation that in California those tapes are the 'hanging rope' for your 'management' (what a group of buffuuns!) You can call the lock Dist. Attorney's office and find out if they will be allowed in court. In California, …
    in Help ! Could she really sue me too? Comment by Cotterwood February 2003
  • Your instinct to terminate is correct! Don't you have a probationary period for new employees? If so, you're within your right to terminate this employee. If for some reason you don't have a probationary period for new ees, get busy documenting ev…
    in Terminating New Employee- Reply URGENT! Comment by Cotterwood February 2003
  • Good Morning! We have all sorts of incentive plans. We have lists of incentives for our parks employees, recreation employees, utilities employees, etc., Give me your email address and I'll shoot them your way. Some examples are: Computer Proficie…
    in Incentive Plans Comment by Cotterwood February 2003
  • Boy, your company is really riding the edge. If they are rehiring the 'seasonals that quickly - they're going the same road that Bill Gates went down. Only difference, he was trying to call his employee's ' independent contractors', and he lost. …
    in Are We In Violation?- What is Seasonal? Comment by Cotterwood February 2003
  • Hi, You most definitely should purchase the study materials. You might want to network with some of your fellow HR people in your area to help share the cost which is approx. $600. Not only are they excellent study materials, but you will use t…
    in PLEASE HELP SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE A SPHR Comment by Cotterwood November 2002