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  • PORK, I've wondered for some time now, but have been afraid to ask up until now. I figure I've got nothing to loose other than my lunch... but what the hell are the "golden juices" you talk about frequently? Do I really want to know?
    in Looking for opinions... Comment by NM _Tom July 2004
  • Sounds to me like you hired the wrong person for production manager... How can you engage and motivate employees where there is no opportunity to reward employees for their performance or outstanding accomplishments. I was in a manufacturing setting…
    in Looking for opinions... Comment by NM _Tom July 2004
  • You mention that the number of personal calls has been adressed, but not corrected. This is your issue. Continue with discipline (I hope you have a policy) and terminate if it doesnt stop. The language is irrelevant. Address the behavior- abuse …
    in Spanish spoken in the Office Comment by NM _Tom July 2004
  • Don is correct in his advice. I too have experienced an individual that left the country as described by Don and was not allowed re-entry into the US. I would also leave him "Active" status- just ensure that he doesnt work after 7/8, and that no w…
    in Leave of Absence with H-1B expiring? Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • I stand corrected- just like so many before me I didnt pay attention to the details. We do operate with a Thursday notification if we are scheduling Saturday. Given our business, we can forcast demand and believe this notice gives people time to ma…
    in Mandatory Overtime Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Well here goes... If an employee is scheduled to work Monday - Friday and you are requring them to work Overtime on Saturday, then you have changed their work schedule. You have scheduled another day for them to work and expect that they be at wor…
    in Mandatory Overtime Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Big Daddy Don's policy is on the money. The only recommendation I have is that you call it "scheduled overtime". That's what we do. It is still mandatory, but the implication is that it is a schedule modification and the attendance policy applies …
    in Mandatory Overtime Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Is there another job that the employee could be placed on that wouldn't require site visits? I'm not sure that I would go along with a termination.
    in Sex change employee Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • "He/she did sign a paper stating that if there was any problem with the change we would have to do what is right for the agency." Can you explain this a little more? Is this an employment contract? A statement of job duties? Why was a document cr…
    in Sex change employee Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • There is also the possibility of a constructive discharge claim if his employment goes south after you have asked him. I wouldnt ask.
    in Male Employee who may be stay-at-home dad Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-10-04 AT 01:15PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Perfectly acceptable Don. What else is left to say? You're well respected and your opinions are worthy of being heard, regardless of what the evangelist thinks. …
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Now why did you have to go and bring up Michael Jackson...??? I'm sure Michael would never stoop so low as to associate with liars and purveyors of pornography.
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • This is one time that I am in agreement with "Dandy Don"- thanks for the laugh. I personally could care less what your views are about gay marriage, abortion, religion, etc, but you have spent some time spewing your stand on each through out the fo…
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Please define "other free time". If you have employees reading material in the john, then I would think breaks would be extended and lost productivity would be the result. Is this really what you want? Im not proposing you abolish it all togethe…
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Jeffrey, I suggest that you re-read post 37. My post and this article say the same thing. Your company should regulate the distribution of literature, and only allow it to be done on break in the break room. To do less would continue to disrupt…
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Lets all not forget that the "truth" will protect him and the owner of the company... I wonder if he understands the concept of personal liability? Probably not if he cant understand why pornography is not ok in the workplace.
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • I have a 3 year old son and I was in our backyard with him the other night and he shouted "I have to go potty." Being the attentive dad, I didnt look up from what I was doing but replied, "well go". After 30 seconds went by, I realized that I hadn…
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • I'm with you Don, even an HR newbee wouldn't have taken this position with Pornography, calendars, posters, and religious material- none of which belong in a workplace.
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Amen Popeye and others, Jeffrey, You came to the group seeking advice- at least be open minded enough to listen and dont discount what has been given. You will (and I suspect already have) loose credibility as an HR person to be fair and imparti…
    in religious propaganda Comment by NM _Tom June 2004
  • Over the years I've learned one thing that I will share with you. When confronted with a difficult employee if you take a step back, it's inevitable that the employee will take a step forward. Pretty soon, the employee feels justified to act inapp…
    in NEED YOUR HELP FAST Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • Its becoming apparent to me that there are two distinct sides that will never meet in the middle. Dasher has made an argument and I completely agree with her. It is also my opinion that locked hair is predominately a trait of individuals of African…
    in Braids/Dread Locks Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King Jr. Dasher and Don, Let me thank you both for your views. Both of you have taken direct hits and remained focused. I would hope that this post has ma…
    in Braids/Dread Locks Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • I'm with you princess- I've never eaten anything I've ever received from an employee, applicant or a vendor. I always put it outside near our HR reception area and the employees typically eat it. TRUST NO ONE
    in Braids/Dread Locks Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • Don, I will accept your challenge, but want to know if I get overtime pay for staying longer than 2 hours? Also, I am requesting the proper OSHA approved safety equipment. xB-)
    in underclothes Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • I performed some scientific research x;-) this past weekend that I thought I would share with the group. I spent 30 minutes at our local mall Saturday and I can tell you based on the number I saw, it is fashionable to wear a white t-shirt with a bl…
    in underclothes Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • I used Monster and Careerbuilder from 1999 to 2001 with great results. I was searching for specialty engineering positions that had I used a search firm would have cost me $20k each. At the time I had 40 positions open and it was worth the cost. T…
    in Viewing Resumes On-Line Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • I have to agree with the rest... Keep it simple. I would even consider not protesting the UI, because based on your facts, you will have a hard time proving gross misconduct. Even if you show records of performance discussions etc. Dont allow ma…
    in Terminated Employee - Drug Test Pos. - HIPPA ..unemployment office Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • Sounds like fun, make mine a double. I have to clear something up... I'm a Methodist and cameras don't bother me x0:) on Sunday and x}> Monday through Saturday
    in Is a Ghost Tour Inappropriate? Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • Yes they do, they just cant spell "car".
    in Embezzlement??? Comment by NM _Tom May 2004
  • The original post indicates there is more to the story... "to make a long story short"... I think it would be negligent to retain this employee. He has shown a blatant disregard for the company, his fellow coworkers, and society at large. Fire h…
    in Inebriated Supervisor Comment by NM _Tom April 2004