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  • I think that I would review what you have seen with his doctor and/or therapist. They may change their recommendation about returning him to his current job. Is there another job you could put him on that would enable him to work but not be danger…
    in Return from medical leave Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Cindy, Before you go to a second opinion, I'd write a letter for the employee to take to his doctor describing the job duties and physical requirements, including any DOT requirements. Also describe the incidents you listed in your posting as well…
    in Unhealthy Employee Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Okay, I'm going to weigh in the other way. The managers were told that if they cleaned up, they could come back to work. I think you should take them back so that your management has some credibility. You do not have to take them back in the same…
    in FAILED DRUG TEST, HELP? Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Leslie, Why don't you write up the agreement rather than wait for them to write it up? That way they can't put you off by saying they haven't had time. Just present it with signature lines for both of you and tell them you think "this is what we'…
    in Am I Paranoid? Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • I too started when it was Personnel and have chalked up a lot of HR miles since then. I started about the same time you did, but took three years off to go to law school. I'm now a "recovering attorney!" Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [e…
    in who invented human resources? Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • I'm very much here and do not go to Arkansas until April. I don't mind being the mature one on the Forum. It's so much better than being the curmudgeon of the Forum! Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [u…
    in who invented human resources? Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • I have one or two that will help you. E-mail me and I'll send them to you. Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]http://www.thehredge.net[/url]
    in Hiring Procedures Policy Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Where have you been? We've missed you. Haven't had a good haiku in weeks. If you search the Forum, we put out an APB on you a few weeks back! Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]http://www.thehredge…
    in He hears "voices" Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • I am concerned that what you describe are all signs of potential workplace violence... hearing imaginary voices, paranoia, people with lasers, etc. I would sit down with the employee and tell him you are concerned about the things he told you and y…
    in He hears "voices" Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Your own policy will govern this. If you don't have a policy, your past practice will govern. You may want to draft a policy about this. Be careful about hard and fast rules in your policy so that you don't have to rehire that worker you finally …
    in rerehiring laid off workers Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Absolutely you may borrow it! Hope it helps. Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]http://www.thehredge.net[/url]
    in Political tension Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • I agree with all the above. To make it more compelling, I might draft a memo as suggested above quoting the relevant policies and then add something like, "Even more important than the policies that are in place to prevent harassment, are the peopl…
    in Political tension Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Check your state law, but most states require that if it's earned, it must be paid upon termination. Wage and Hour usually sees it as compensation due to the employee. Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email]…
    in Vacation Question Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • While it has nothing to do with being a federal contractor, OSHA has certain regulations regarding what you need to do about workplace violence as an employer. If you are open to the public, you need to do some education under the OSHA regs. You m…
    in Mandatory Training Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 03-03-03 AT 11:43PM (CST)[/font][p]I think you're right about there being a federal law prohibiting it. Can we get one of the attorney editors to weigh in on this? Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-82…
    in Creditors Calling Employees at Work Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • We have such negative experiences with employees all the time. What a great moment for you! Thanks for letting us share and reminding us why we do what we do. Please keep us posted on what happens with Will. We all want to know. Margaret Morfor…
    in All Else Pales Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Don D, While I know it has been traumatic for you, it speaks well of the kind of person you are that you felt "all else pales." When we get to the point that we can lay people off without it absolutely bringing us to our knees, it's time to get ou…
    in All Else Pales Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • Like Ritaanz, I resisted, but I can't take it any longer! It seems your phantom has become anal retentive. Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]http://www.thehredge.net[/url]
    in finger painting Comment by Margaret Morford March 2003
  • Unless you have some sort of unusual state law, you are correct. However, employers usually pay holiday pay to avoid having an inordinate number of people call in sick that day and being short staffed. You might think about giving people that have…
    in Federal holidays and private employers Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • I agree that you should get out, but I also encourage you to do some self examination. What will you do differently in your new job so that you have good relationships throughout the organization? I left one company early in my career and spent so…
    in termination worries, please help Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • I'm in Tennessee, which is right to work. How about the Maine attorney editors weighing in on this or some HR people from Maine telling us. Speak up Maine! Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]http:…
    in Right-to-Work State Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • Right to work is not the same thing as employment at will. It means that you do not have to belong to a union even if the employees at your company are represented by one. However, the reality is that your stuck with whatever the union negotiates …
    in Right-to-Work State Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • Do these people report to each other in any form or fashion? If not, I think you're right. No one needs to know. Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]http://www.thehredge.net[/url]
    in Love affair Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • I'm sorry to be so late in offering assistance. I've been traveling a great deal lately. I have a policy I'll send you if you still need one. Just send me an e-mail and I'll send it back by return e-mail. Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200…
    in Code of Ethics Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • How do you handle the complaints from the other people in the department that they are not getting the special treatment that the paramour is getting because they are not sleeping with the manager? Aren't you concerned that they could make a case f…
    in Love Contracts Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • I'm going to weigh in on this since no one else was brave enough. Although I can't imagine how Don D reisited commenting on Love Contracts! If by love contracts, you mean asking two employees to sign a document acknowledging that they have a conse…
    in Love Contracts Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • I'm sorry I've been so late in replying, but have been on the road for the last two weeks. I have both policies I'll send you. If you still want them, e-mail me. Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]h…
    in Attendance & Flex-Time Policies Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • You missed your chance to meet me when you blew off my key note speech at the Mississippi State SHRM Convention. In fact, I am still feeling the rejection! I would have come to see you if you were the key note speaker at the Tennessee State SHRM Co…
    in Des Moines, Iowa Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • I would not drag everybody through a personal hygiene session simply because you have a few who will not address the issue. I also would not issue a policy. I would talk with each one again. Suggest that they go to a doctor to see if they have so…
    in Personal Hygiene issues Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003
  • Send chocolate! Margaret Morford theHRedge 615-371-8200 [email]mmorford@mleesmith.com[/email] [url]http://www.thehredge.net[/url]
    in Recruitment Ethics Comment by Margaret Morford February 2003