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  • Thanks for the soothing words, Don. Actually, I am from somewhere else. I like living in California, I'm just conflicted, because I don't particularly like working in California.
    in What State Am I In? Comment by Uncas March 2005
  • James, Thanks for the help. I have modified my profile, and hopefully I've been trasnsferred back to CA. I guess we're not in Wisconsin anymore, Toto.
    in What State Am I In? Comment by Uncas February 2005
  • We count holiday hours as hours worked for overtime calculations, but do not include sick time or vacation time. We essentially apply the principle that if the employee controls the time off (eg. sick, vacation) then the hours are not included in th…
    in Paid leave = hours worked??? Comment by Uncas March 2002
  • Our ex-mod is currently .88, up from .78 last year. Ex-mod is calculated by a series of complex formulas, which take into account expected losses versus actual losses and several other factors. It is a very important number, since an ex-mod under 1.…
    in Work Comp experience mod Comment by Uncas February 2005
  • We have a 6 point system, with 1 point for an absence and 1/2 point for a late. EE's who accumulate 2 points get a verbal warning, 3 points gets a written warning, 4 points gets a second written warning, 5 points gets a suspension and 6 points resul…
    in drowley Comment by Uncas July 2005
  • We are also consistant in that we send out the FMLA forms after three days, whether or not the ee requests FMLA. How do you handle the situation where the employee and or treating doctor refuse or fail to return the forms? Do you still deduct time f…
    in FMLA-Who Determines? Comment by Uncas May 2005
  • We have a negotiated agreement on post accident testing in our CBA. Any employee involved in an accident is subject to testing. For the purpose of testing, accident is defined as any work related incident whose nature indicates impairment of ability…
    in Post Accident Drug Testing Comment by Uncas February 2005
  • I am assuming Don D's response to be somewhat tongue in cheek. More to the point, assuming the stairway is building code and OSHA compliant (e.g. railings, pitch, etc.) then you have a recognized hazard. If using the stairs is a part of normal job d…
    in Clunky Shoes Comment by Uncas February 2004
  • I agree with Carey and Parabeagle. If you cannot identify an issue associated with work performance issues, then there is little you can do. Without a policy in place, there is nothing you can do. The first step is to put a substance abuse policy in…
    in illegal substance Comment by Uncas February 2004
  • Windy, In CA smoking in any "enclosed" workplace has been prohibited for many years. This includes company vehicles and personal vehicles used for business purposes. We instituted a policy banning smoking in vehicles used for business purposes, inc…
    in To smoke or not to smoke Comment by Uncas December 2003
  • Parabeagle, I'm a little late on this thread, but here are my thoughts: 1). Suspension stands. Your policy is good and should be followed. EE's outburst is unaccepatable and should be dealt with in a consistant manner. 2). Let the GM go, it sounds …
    in What would you do? Comment by Uncas November 2003
  • Miriam, We have a Company sponsored Christmas party each year. All employees and their spouses, or significant others, what have you, are invited. Everyone from the CEO on down attends, and there is a lot of mingling between groups, managers, super…
    in Different Strokes for Different Groups Comment by Uncas November 2003
  • Lola815, In California,"use it or lose it" policies re. vacation are illegal. Vacation is a earned benefit that cannot be lost. I agree with Pork that the problem usually arises with long term employees who have higher vacation allowances. They are…
    in vacation Comment by Uncas October 2003
  • Linda, Could you please fax me a copy of the HIPAA checklist as well? 209-982-1365 Thanks so much
    in HIPAA Comment by Uncas March 2003
  • We are currently dealing with a similar problem. Our substance abuse policy provides for "1 strike", if an employee admits the problem and agrees to seek treatment/counseling through our EAP. Employees who test positive based on "reasonable suspicio…
    in FAILED DRUG TEST, HELP? Comment by Uncas March 2003
  • Details on the Injury & Illness Prevention Program can be found in the General Industry Safety Orders (GISO), Title 8, Sec. 3203. You can access the GISO from the DOSH homepage at [url]www.dir.gov/DOSH/dosh1.html[/url]. The IIPP has eight requir…
    in IIPP Policy Comment by Uncas June 2001
  • I also agree with Margaret on the use of suspension in cases of possible discharge. The term we use is "Suspension for the Purpose of Discharge", and the suspension is usually for a period of three days. This provides for a "cooling off" period and …
    in Termination for Insubordination Comment by Uncas May 2001