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Everything I have ever seen suggests one should start taking SS benys at the earliest possible time - statistically you won't live long enough to make up the difference bywaiting. Anyone read otherwise? I'm curious too!
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So Larry, from 18 to 40 you are protected from being discriminated against because you are too young? - then from 40 up because of too old? This is mind boggling. I can hear the hooting all the way from Ca. As a practical matter, every decision, ev…
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Shouldn't it be 'affectational' instead of 'affectional'? Isn't what is being described an affectation not an affection? If the EEOC or whomever the idiot is who thought this up can't even get the descriptive word right doesn't that prove what a cr…
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I was sure you wern't but a guy can still hope. We are surely headed for the crapper. This is another example of the proof of my belief that we are beter off when the idiots arn't in Wash..or Lansing..or St. Paul. Pay em to stay home or on junkets, …
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OK. I've been fixated on the orange glow coming from the east coast of Florida and I must have missed something. What is a metrosexual? I checked the regs and don't see it anywhere? Are there rural or agri-sexuals as well? I can't keep up. I keep w…
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I apologize - I was in a particularly impertinent mood this AM. What is the ee status? The way you asked the question seemed to imply ee was not working (absent) since you wondered if you had tohold a position open. I generally try to ignore everyth…
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Why conclude he is an alcoholic as opposed to an garden variety drunk? Or did he request an accommodation?
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I took the garnishment question to relate only to ees, and was making a distinction between the Fed law which Don referenced, and state law, which, in Mi, prohibits action on an ee no mater how many garnishments. My questin marks was meant to questi…
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Character/credit report? Federal law not withstanding, it is illegal in Mi to discriminate no matter how many garnishments. I'll bet there are other states as well.
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Not necessarily any ehtical issues involved here at all. Rockie's probably right, no response = unemployment comp. Besides, there could be anymanner of 'serious violation of company rules ' that would not rise to the level of disqualification for u…
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Assuming rules of evidence apply, then of course someone with 'first hand knowlege' is required, everything else is hearsay and no effective way to cross examine. Documents in the file can come in with any records custodian saying they are regularly…
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Ditto the Don. The statute of limitations is frighteningly short on whistle blowers claims, so do not wait to get yourself to a good employment lawyer.
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That's exactly the kind of drivel I'm looking for. My concern is that since buy back of vacation under certain conditions in a cafeteria plan is deferred comp and disqualifies the plan - then why would the IRS permit it to be done outside a cafeter…
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Thanks for your thoughts guys. My concern was that if this was done for several years, there could be a significant comp payment accumulated that the IRS might see as deferred comp - but I couldn't find anything to help me one way or another. I'm …
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Ray, you are worth every cent we pay you. Great solution!
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My gut reaction is the same as Don's. Horay for an employer sensitive and compassionate. And if that world exits somewhere, I'd like to get there. It's worth a try. depaending on how much o/t is at stake. But, there will be one A#+* who will bitch a…
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You may need to accomodate - but Idon't think you are necessarily limited to an interpreter. There are lots of other ways to accomodate, and you need an reasonable one. Depending on the amt of business he places with you, you may be better off meeti…
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At a minimum, I would get a new contract in place that specifically spells out the requirement that you provide the report. Then, I would make sure new ees are aware the report may be provided to customers and get their consent. Then, I would be con…
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Since 604 b 3 requires you to give a copy of the report and the summary of rights before taking adverse action, why not just back up (the job isn't filled yet) reopen the process, povide the report, give him time to respond o the report, then make a…
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Well, I have been driven, finally, to research for a definitive answer regarding criminal history checks and whether they are covered by the FCRA. Here is the skinny as I can find it: "A report concerning an individual's driving record or criminal…
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It is my opinion that you must also comply with the notice requirements of the FCRA, which can be onerous. I think others on this forum have disagreed in the past, but I don't see any way around it. Even the State Police checks would appear to me to…
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In Mi, any mention of a polygraph by an employer will require, as Don says, an immediate trip to the labor lawyer, and a side trip to the bank.
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YUCCHK!! I wouldn't worry about being tactful - I'd just plain ban use of all tobacco products in the workplace (which we have done) And the first few violators would get immediate discipline. Disgusting!
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I would be looking for experience with the specific issue and in the forum. How many similar cases handled? HOw did they proceed? What were the settlement negotiaitions? How did it resolve? How long? HOw much and how expensive? You need to consider …
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I think there are two things to consider, at least, one philosphical, the other legal. What is the philosphy of what yhou want to do? If it really is community involvement, then just leave it truly voluntary. If you pay them, it isn't voiluntary, …
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You pay it because the ARE on the clock. They are not doing it for their own benefit. It is a requirement of the ER (via the Feds) and if you don't have to pay, then the EE is presumab ly free to leave. At least that's my take on it.
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I think it is prudent to have a statement to the effect you donot discriminate in employment matters etc. Since you have a handbook, why not put in the EEOC language. In some federal discrimination claimms, there is a presumption that you have no p…
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Most states have state statutes dealing with disabilities. Check with whatever department enforces. Any cancer organization should have information to get your sister to the proper resources to verify her employment rights. Good luck.
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As one who shares such an alegy, I sympathize. I don't know about the hearing aspects, but perfume can make me instantly neauseated and violent headache. We have a couple of others who, although not so severe, experience discomfort with perfume, so …
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More info. CEO's more than happy to talk to his bud, but comes to me first and aksk 'what should I tell him?" I say, nothing. He says, gotta tell him somethin. He suspects she didn't put our employmenjt on her app or bud would've mentioned it. I say…