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  • While I don't have a policy to help you out, we utilize a nationwide company for our collection sites, so that out of town employees can get pre-employment drug testing, but we still have consistency of testing, results, etc. There are many backgro…
    in Out-of-Town, Post-accident Drug/Alc Test Policy Comment by Still Need Coffee July 2009
  • Do you have any sort of substance abuse policy, or policy prohibiting being under the influence at work? If so, does it provide any guidance about next steps? In the absence of a similar policy, I agree you should consult a labor attorney - you do…
    in Termination Appropriate/Legal? Comment by Still Need Coffee July 2009
  • We used to use ADP, but switched to Paychex in January. While we are highly dissatisfied with their payroll services, we are quite satisfied with their paperless system. We simply told all employees that on "x" date, paystubs would no longer be on…
    in Paperless Comment by Still Need Coffee July 2009
  • Well, both - cafeteria plans or flex plans, whatever you want to call them, as per the Sect. 125 IRS guidelines. I'll be more pointed with my question - for those of you with HDHPs, what are you doing to help employees offset the costs of the deduc…
    in Cafeteria Plans Comment by Still Need Coffee July 2009
  • We just went through a similar situation with an employee. Our first course of action was to recommend that she seek out the services offered in our EAP. When that didn't resolve things, we ended up taking a closer look at the FMLA physician's cer…
    in disturbed employee Comment by Still Need Coffee July 2009
  • You know what, I had to go look - I really didn't know! What I found was pretty interesting (and slightly humorous). Our policy will not cover any disability caused by: "intoxication," "voluntary use of any poison, chemical, prescription or non-…
    in disability for substance abuse Comment by Still Need Coffee July 2009
  • Started off with a finance degree and went into the banking industry - I worked for one of those Big Banks who are now in trouble, and also with one of those Big Name motorcycle companies (THAT was an experience!). After moving to Texas, I decide…
    in What Did You Do Before HR? Comment by Still Need Coffee June 2009
  • So what's with this Junior/Senior/Shocking Pink Member stuff? So much has changed! I think MLS should give me credit for my past subscription.
    in She's baaa-ack Comment by Still Need Coffee May 2009
  • Even if she's on FMLA, she still needs to follow your attendance procedures IF she was told she must do so. FMLA does not give them carte blanche to disobey the rules. Check what your FMLA policy states, as well as any documented instructions gi…
    in FMLA and attendance policy Comment by Still Need Coffee May 2009
  • Do you have your employees sign some sort of acknowledgement on their vacation request form stating that if time is taken, but not accrued, that the amount will be deducted out of their final paycheck? Barring any contradictory state laws, I would …
    in Vacation chargeback @ Lay off Comment by Still Need Coffee May 2009
  • Funny, my mother was in town this weekend and we ate at Giordano's! But I'm with you, Celeste - Lou Malnati's is the best! Did you know they deliver out of state?
    in She's baaa-ack Comment by Still Need Coffee May 2009
  • Chicago is wonderful. Beats the Texas heat any day! I can't believe all the updates they did to the forum...it's going to take me a week just to figure everything out!
    in She's baaa-ack Comment by Still Need Coffee May 2009