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Like you, I love the forum because it gives real world advice to these issues. I have read the complete thread, and frankly my best advice is that it is time for your to get assistance from a skilled lawyer in HR issues. At first I was all with th…
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I just throw up a request on the bulletin boards for a "Team to ____________", appoint a manager to serve as staff liaison, go to the first team meeting to explain the budget they have to work with and wish them well in planning and executing the ev…
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Never heard of the "Honey Suckle White" and I am from the South. Where can I get one -- just ask at my local grocers, or what?
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Gee, we do seem to face the same issues, huh? We went through this a couple of years ago, which resulted in a new policy about Children in the Workplace. I would be happy to share it with you. Sometimes parents really do have to bring a child in.…
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Good luck! And don't forget to let us know -- this thread was better than T.V.
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My Human Resource Guide indicates that Mississippi has no state provision in relations to a state law on payment requirements upon termination.
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I disagree with most of the statements contained in the article -- but that aside, would ask the employee to take it down, put it in a folder and should he/she wish to read it take it out, read it and put it back in a private folder. It has absolut…
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Yes, flaroyale, you are right. I took the SPHR last December and missed getting the certification because of just a few needed points. I was so disappointed! Will retake it in December. I am using the SHRM Learning System this time to prepare. …
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Sounds like it may be time for sexual harassment training for the entire staff. A good film and powerpoint presentation usually does it (for awhile at least). And here is a hug for ya -- without touching that is.
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Nice thread. Guess I will stop grumbling and complaining. Our insurance company estimates a 13% increase for 2004. I asked our broker to give me other bids so we can compare. The dental and disability insurances will remain the same though, beca…
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Try contacting other local companies to get salary range information on comparable positions (yes, match job duties/description not title). This will tell you what you need to pay to retain or attract a similar employee, and help you use the survey…
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Hang in there Balloonman! We gotcha back.
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I understand and actually appreciate the new role(s) of HR professionals, including the responsibility of seeing that all terminations are done legally and compassionately. We went through a tremendous change initiative a few years back which invol…
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I agree with Deez that the reprimand will be known by the entire organization. But that may be okay -- the compassion of the company will be known, as well. I do not think you should fire her in this instance, however, discipline for the sake of c…
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Well, Pork, I guess that is one way to look at it (but you don't need to shout!). In the small non-profit I work for they look to me (HR) to help avoid legal ramifications for the entire company. As part of the senior management team, I have to do…
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You are welcome. The reason I discuss this subject is because people often refuse to look at all sides of these issues but tend to lump everything in the same pot. There can be valid reasons for the differing regulations, and I tend to treat them …
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One of the things anyone interested in affirmative action must do is to clarify the term, since most people mix it up with diversity initiatives, equal opportunities, etc, and of course there is a relationship. However, a structured Affirmative Act…
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 08-18-03 AT 10:11AM (CST)[/font][p]We just completed a Mileage Allowance - Reimbursement policy for those employees who use their personal vehicles on company business. We knew it was not a requirement,…
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Thanks everyone for these interesting and varied responses. You all couldn't settle for a yes or no, huh? Now I really am not sure what to do. LOL
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VeryCurious, We are facing the same problem at our company (seems to be all of a sudden). I will tell you how it was addressed, but truthfully it has not met with the level of success I expected. It's a lot like the above posters stated -- shows a…
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Take out the race issue and look at the facts. If the teacher you hired for the full time work is cabable of performing the job, there is no business related reason to change the position from a fulltime one to two part time ones, simply because Ma…
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Wow, this is a new one on me and I honestly don't like it a bit. The workplace is getting more and more ridiculous if we can not even send a get well card to a co-worker who is out ill. NEVER would HR divulge the nature of an illness or private in…
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Get out of there! I wasted several years with an employer that sounds like he it could be a bother to yours. What a waste of valuable living time. Now is the time to get a real life.
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Yep, I had this happen once. After the initial frustration, I was so glad not to have hired someone who would just not show that I was tempted to pay him! The best thing is just to chalk these up to learning experiences and go on. This kind of pe…
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and your point is well taken. I can certainly see the caring in your response. My mom always said -- if you are going to do a thing, make sure it is the right thing. I am sure you will make the correct decision. Take care.
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Whoa there Cowboy. . . Protections are in place for a reason and it is not always to make things difficult for employers and/or HR Professionals (although I admit I have felt put upon too from time to time). If you did not know that the employee is…
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We have a conflict of interest policy which addresses behaviors which are not appropriate. Managers and people they supervise socialize all the time. Gee, I wouldn't have anybody to go to lunch or shopping with, if we did not. Why in the world wo…
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Loved that movie -- Vinnie won too! He was too too cute. To evaluate an employee on dress that may not be "considered" appropriate for the environment one works in is not a matter of discipline at all. It would be a measurement of how the employe…
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No dress code or policy was mentioned in the original posting, but "I have a problem"... nose rings... multiple ear-rings... eye brow rings in the office". The nose ring was removed after the supervisor spoke with the employee. The brow rings r…
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This is one of those topics which seem simple -- but only on the surface. It must be treaded carefully, because acceptable fashions change (and some of this may even be generational). While you and I may think nose and brow jewelry is over the top…