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  • We don't allow the "stretchings" either.
    in Nose rings in the office Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • We could visit our female friends in their dorm rooms, but we had to sign in at the desk, and announce ourselves (yes, Man on the Floor). If we went into the girl's room itself, the door had to be fully open. We also had to have both feet on the flo…
    in Nose rings in the office Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • >>Ever see "My Cousin Vinnie?"
    in Nose rings in the office Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Maybe she just didn't want to set the bar too high her first day.
    in Nose rings in the office Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Do you ever worry about how bad things will have to get in order for our grandchildren to tell our children, "Yeah, but when you were a kid Eminem and Marilyn Manson were considered edgy!"
    in Nose rings in the office Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • When nose ring wearers are explicitly protected under the Constitution, I'll worry about it. Until then, if I see a nose ring, the wearer goes home.
    in Nose rings in the office Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • The best HR mind I ever worked for had one interview question. Just one. He might ask for clarification throughout your answer, but you had one initial question to go on. "Start with the first job you ever had, and tell me about your work experienc…
    in Interview Questions for Manager Candidates Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Perfect world: You have a heart-to-heart talk with Mr. Finance, explain to him that you're not there to be a pain in his ass, but rather to protect the company's interests, both short-term and long-term. Explain to him that doing things properly in …
    in Document for self-protection? Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Someone at your company had better end this thing quickly and cleanly, and without setting some very bad precedents (ex., paying severance to an insubordinate employee), or this situation is going to get even more out of hand than it already is. Em…
    in Another supervisor problem Comment by WOCO Frank June 2003
  • I sense he's about to lift something heavy...
    in Another supervisor problem Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • I don't suppose you would be lucky enough to have a qualified 50-year-old waiting in the wings to replace him...
    in Another supervisor problem Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Here's a joke that can apply to the situation, and maybe clarify why it's probably not a good idea to hire this kid... ________________________________________________________________________ A couple goes on vacation to a fishing resort in north…
    in under age workers Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • In most states, child labor laws cease to apply once the employee reaches 16. In this case, you might be very careful to make sure he stays off the forklift, though. I believe that's an OSHA citation waiting to happen.
    in under age workers Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • The "other person" may not be another person at all. I routinely forward things to my home e-mail, and send it to both my addresses, because they handle attachments with different degrees of success. IOW, there may be a less sinister explanation. OT…
    in Am I being Paranoid? Who's There??? Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • The only time I respond is if the inquiry is from a government agency - child support, student loans, IRS, etc.
    in Debt Collector Information Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • In some states, you are allowed to regard a diluted or adulterated specimen as a "fail". I believe DOT allows you to do this with an adulterated specimen, but I'm not sure on diluted.
    in Creatinine levels in drug screens Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Would you maybe want to require a doctor's certification as to the new gender? I have ZERO experience with this sort of thing, and I hope it stays that way!
    in Transgender Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • It's very rare when I personally terminate an employee - maybe a half dozen in the last 3-4 years. This case was the least clear-cut of the bunch - others had included theft, gross discourtesy to customers, etc. One of my favorites was the cashier w…
    in HELP! EMPLOYEE SAYS HE'S QUITTING- WHEN HE'S READY Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Had a very similar situation come up Friday. I got a call from a worried manager, and went to talk to the employee. She basically told me the same thing - is looking, has a few offers she's considering, and as soon as she gets the one she really wan…
    in HELP! EMPLOYEE SAYS HE'S QUITTING- WHEN HE'S READY Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • On the vast majority of our employees, ANY underwear is better than none at all. Before I complained about the thong, I'd consider how much worse it could be.
    in Dress Code Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • It's easier to get them up the stairs if you put a smoking lounge halfway up.
    in Dress Code Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • >>What's the most tactful way to approach ladies who are a bit paunchy? I just have maintenance come in during the night and move the arms on their desk chairs a bit closer together.
    in Dress Code Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • I have what I consider to be a fairly straightforward dress code with little room for ambiguity. My problem is, the worst offender is one of the owners. 40 years old, 5'5", 200 lbs, in mini-skirts and plunging necklines.
    in Dress Code Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • I think maybe "right-to-work" was meant to be "employment-at-will"... which would be more applicable.
    in EMPLOYEE ARRESTED AT WORKPLACE FOR THEIFT/UNEMPLOYMENT BENNIFTS Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • In Missouri, the benefits awarded depend upon the amount of the theft. Yes, it's incredible. What they do is disqualify the claimant for a period of time. If you stole $20, you might be disqualified for 4 weeks; if you stole $50, maybe 6 weeks. If…
    in EMPLOYEE ARRESTED AT WORKPLACE FOR THEIFT/UNEMPLOYMENT BENNIFTS Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • Ouch. Memo to self: Don't expand into Chari's state, whatever it is.
    in Family Time Flexibility Act Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • What state mandates double-time? Thank goodness ours doesn't!
    in Family Time Flexibility Act Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • In the context of our business, there are no significant cost savings. If I give Sally 90 minutes off instead of paying her 90 minutes OT, I still have to pay someone else to work that 90 minutes. What I *would* get is a major scheduling headache.…
    in Family Time Flexibility Act Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • I've been tracking it for awhile, but here's the latest... as e-mailed to me by SHRM. __________________________________________________________ Issue: H.R. 1119 would allow employers to offer and employees to receive overtime payment in the for…
    in Family Time Flexibility Act Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003
  • I find most of my store managers use one question as the supreme litmus test when interviewing: "When can you start?" A potential variation asked by some managers: "Can you work a double today?"
    in interview questions Comment by WOCO Frank May 2003