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  • Yes, I think that you can finally terminate this individual. You have substantial documentation and he has been warned on multiple occasions. If you don't terminate him and place him on another extended probationary period then you are simply makin…
    in Can I finally terminate? Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • It is my understanding that the employer cannot use a hidden camera with audio. I was also under the impression that an employer can have a camera in the workplace however it cannot be a hidden camera however I could be incorrect on that point. My …
    in Monitoring Employees Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • I guess that my question would be if you are cutting costs across the board, why wouldn't you consider not paying out the personal days for everyone (regardless if they were in the union or not). I am unsure of the legalities but from what I am rea…
    in Different benefits for different segments Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • I did a self-study for my PHR certification process and basically utilized the outline given in the study book. Then, I utilized the internet and various books to gain the information on each section of the outline. With that said though, I gradua…
    in PHR Self-Study Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • I don't think that you would be running the risk of reverse discrimination IF you make it a job requirement or a preferred requirement of that position that any individual in that position be bilingual in Spanish and English. I think that if you do…
    in Reverse Discrimination? Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • I don't see any problem with your situation. I actually will open a position at my organization for one to two weeks prior to placing an advertisement in newspapers and/or on the web. I feel that it is a "win" situation for the employer if they d…
    in Equal Opportunity Employer Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • I used to work in a manufacturing facility also and I frequently would run across situations such as you describe. We utilized a service called Avert, Inc. for our background checks however I think that they recently teamed up with ADP. Their web …
    in Criminal Background Checks Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • Unfortunately, it is my understanding that the company will need to terminate these individuals because of previous falsification of records. I used to work in a manufacturing organization with the same problem. Normally you can investigate if the…
    in I-9 Identity Crisis Comment by Mel in CO August 2002
  • I utilized peer evaluations during annual reviews for all employees within my organization. We always have a group of employees complete a peer review comment form, they deliver it to me (the HR Coordinator) and then I give them to their supervisor…
    in Peer Evaluations Comment by Mel in CO July 2002
  • I guess that my first question would be why did someone tell him that he was declined for a position because of his criminal record if you don't run background checks -- how did anyone know that he has a criminal record? Did they have outside infor…
    in Background checks Comment by Mel in CO July 2002
  • Thank you Don D. and Christy for your responses. I read your responses frequently Don D. and I was hopping that I would get your guidance. Thank you again for your responses -- you have put me at ease (as much as I can be) with this situation. Me…
    in Help with Possible Layoff Situation Comment by Mel in CO July 2002