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SMoll, we have never been able to pay for guests. The only time I have picked up the "tab" was when meeting with a clerk or cashier off site at a restraunt. My husband has traveled with me on occasion and I do not expense out any of his meals, on…
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No. We are reimbursed for expenses incurred, only. Similarly, if we do not use the full per diem for meals, we are not reimbursed for the savings to the company. Per lodging, whenever this happens, the person is staying with a friend or family m…
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Hey, this company was started in 1938 by two brothers - two conservative brothers and it's just never changed. And just FYI, we are actually in the Bay Area and we actually don't have a store in San Francisco proper. And Mr. Don, most of the people…
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I think Ray had a post that I completely agree with regarding knowing your company's culture. I think this holds true when interviewing - you find out all you can about that company including the culture. If the company is conservative, then as a…
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MS HR and others. Yikes, you are right and I am wrong! There is no "such an animal". Elizabeth
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I believe that employers are required to reimburse employees for all that the employee expends or loses in direct relation to the performance of his/her duties for the employer. This would include mileage, travel and dining expenses. The employer…
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I would agree that there doesn't seem a need to test him. Just as info for me, in hearing tests, don't they disinfect or do something to the headphones between testings of individuals? Elizabeth
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I've never had this happen, so I won't be much help. But, if during the interview process, the person indicated he/she could do the job with accommodation, what that accommodation would be was explored at that time. And I thought, but could be wr…
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mwild, count me out. They are our fiercest competitors! Actually, we arent' in their league - they just annihilate us when they come to town. Elizabeth
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What were they arrested for? Elizabeth
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Frank, just curious on what you think the cost for ADP handling all HR functions would be. We have had every agency known, including ADP, trying to get us to out source our unemployment. When I handled unemployment some years ago, it was only one…
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Sounds like a very expensive program. You mentioned your company was in financial crunch so will this service be cost effective compared to what you can do? Lucky you, though, sounds like you will have a terrific resume if you need to move on - and…
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Like HRQ, I will have to do some assuming, too. I think Pork's approach has allot of merit, be up and aggressive in interviews. You have experience - do you focus on what you have achieved for your employer and what you can and will do for them i…
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agunter2, no, it isn't illegal unless a member of a protected class is being singled out. The others are correct that it is not illegal to be an equal opportunity jerk. However, I would think that your employer would not want to foster a climate …
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Employees terminated due to a positive test result may reapply after 12 months - the same for applicants, per our policy. The reason is that those successfully rehabilitated and no longer engage in illegal use of drugs are protected under ADA. I …
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I don't know about your state, but for all the states we do business in there is a one week waiting period the person must serve if they are found eligible for benefits. So unless the person is suspended for more than a week, it is a moot point. …
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The downside might be that she sues claiming retaliation for complaining about sexual harassment. I don't mean that should stop you from doing as suggested by the others - she might sue even is she stayed. And this doesn't mean that she would nec…
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I agree with Beagle that it can be touchy terminating an exempt employee based soley upon arriving late and/or leaving early. We terminated a store manager who was exempt based in part upon her not working full days and ended up reinstating her to …
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Somehow, to me, it violates the spirit of the club. Certain "perks" or privileges are conferred on those who join and those "perks" or privileges should be used by the members, not given away to non-members. It just seems the ethical thing to do.…
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Ethel, just to try to relieve your mind about people with PO Boxes. I have one because the mailman maced my dog without provocation. In fact, he walked out of our yard to get his mace and returned. My poor dog just sat there wagging her tail as …
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I agree. I don't see the relevance of knowing the home address. Prehaps, your employees should have an alternate emergency contact person and phone number in the event the first person is not available. Elizabeth
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It would also be retaliation and the employee is to be protected against retaliation. We had a similiar situation where a well-liked member of management was terminated and the employees shunned the employee who reported the harassment. She quit …
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First, the position has now been determined to be exempt. Is that correct? Therefore, I would not allow a non-exempt to fill the position, raise or not. Given that scenerio, the employee either accepts the "new" position or not. If not, it would…
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What is their reasoning for delaying the payment for a month. If I read correctly, the first payment in January is the 15th. OT is paid for the week in which it is worked or it is a wiolation. I don't know what exceptions would be made. Maybe s…
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I don't think this employee - or any employee - should dictate the terms or consequences of an evaluation. Very honestly, I would process the raise and make certain that he understands that he will still be held to whatever goals, improvement nee…
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I would think you would be able to protest any charges that you believe to be incorrect for whatever reason. At least this is true in the states where we do business. It is then researched and sometimes the charge is removed and sometimes not. B…
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I agree with Balloonman and the rest. I have always been prepped by our attorney and it would be hammered home to pause after each question and to answer only what was asked as Balloonman said. It is nerve wracking until you get in the deposition…
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Under Weingarten, the employee has the right to bring a co-worker or supervisor to a meeting that the employee believes may lead to disciplinary action. Attorneys, girl/boy friends, spouses etc are not allowed, nor would I ever allow any of them, …
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Gotta it, Don. Thank you for the clarification. Elizabeth
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Marc, I don't think that was what I said. I haven't a clue why my responses seem to offend you, but I can only respond based upon my experience which happens to be working in a larger corporate environment. I frankly, sometimes wish that wasn't t…