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Hello DGSHR, You have a complicated situation on your hands. I spoke with one of our immigration experts, Pamela Mick of Zulkie Partners LLC (pmick@zulkipartners.com) and she offered these basics: First of all, the employee MUST have a valid EAD f…
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Here is a summary of the Basic Pilot program (note that it has been re-named the Employment Eligibility Verification Program): The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau (USCIS) and the Social Secur…
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I do think that we'll be in for some heavy debate over this proposal and it may go the way of last year's attempt at reform. It looks like a lot of politicians are coming out of the woodwork with amendments. My guess (and this is just a stab in the …
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Yes, the immigration reform package is large and can be daunting. We have added a lot of information about the legislation, and links to our audio conferences on the subject, on our immigration webpage. Check it out at: [url]www.hrhero.com/hl/immigr…
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This may be more of a potential discrimination issue than it is an FLSA issue. If these truly are the same job, I think that the issue you outlined regarding percieved discrimination is on target. What is the reason that you would want to change one…
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Jim, I believe we have one on the "policies" section of this website. Merely go to search, and click the box for policies and put "company property" in the search box. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
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Don is right - I'm trolling for some research. Since life is stranger than fiction, I figured you all would tell me more about what really happens than what I can read somewhere. Thank you all for your participation! Keep those good stories coming…
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Thanks for the additional information. It sounds like a really great program. Anne Williams Senior Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-30-05 AT 03:04PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Beagle- that's an interesting benefit I haven't heard of before. Could you give me an estimate of the percentage of employees who use that time on a monthly basis…
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I admit that I am fairly rusty on this area of the law, but I vaguely remember something in the DOT regs about "shy bladder syndrome" (I am not making this up) and the steps that must/should be taken if the candidate cannot produce. I think that th…
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Anne- Do you subscribe to our newsletter for nonprofit and public employers, Benefits and Compensation Law for Nonprofits? We covered the FICA/SSA withholding in a past issue, I believe. The newsletter is a great way for public employers to keep up …
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There are several cases on this point exactly. Search in the subscribers area for "blessed day," and you should pull up an article about one of the major cases on point. Also, the HR Special Report on religion devotes a substantial section to this t…
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HRanna- Check out our Special Report on Violence in thh Workplace. You can download it for free (it's part of your newsletter subscription package) at: [url]www.hrhero.com/special_reports/index.shtml[/url]. Click on "workplace violence." The report…
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Why am I not surprised that this individual is from Wisconsin? (I'm from St. Germain and probably know one of his bearded cousins.) I hate to do this so close to Christmas, but I am going to have to disagree with Don. Follow your union contract and …
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Mrbill, I respect your right to respectfully disagree with me, and I honestly don't know the right answer to this question. But, I don't think that physical beauty can be a BFOQ for an office staffer - maybe for a supermodel, but not for someone who…
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My son, Hiatt, is 5, and my daughter, Sophia, is 9 months. She hasn't quite learned to appreciate the life lessons in "If You Give A Pig A Pancake" quite yet, but I sure do! I think that if you look to the purpose behind all anti-discrimination law…
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I'll be the devil's advocate here. I agree that bad teeth may not be a protected class. However, if you start a conversation with her about her teeth, be prepared that she might reveal a medical condition that causes the problem (I don't know much …
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This is an area governed by state law. I'll check into Texas law on the issue of direct deposit and see what I turn up. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
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You've come to the right place. We offer a series of videos, entitled "10 Danger Zones" which provide training on 10 different areas of employment law, including diversity adn harassment. The video series comes with a trainer's guide and pocket guid…
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 10-21-04 AT 01:24PM (CST)[/font][br][br]I have seen a recurring theme on the Forum lately about employees who aren't really guilty of misconduct, but who are in some way not productive to the work enviro…
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 09-16-04 AT 12:19PM (CST)[/font][br][br]I'll have to look into the T-shirt situation. I just assumed we had some in a closet somewhere. Goes to show what I know. If there are no t-shirts to be had, don't…
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Golf, you've received a lot of very good advice here on the Forum. I also wanted to remind you that as a subscriber you can download a free copy of our HR Executive Special Report entitled, "How to Make Background Checks Part of Your Hiring Process…
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We offer a variety of great products that might fit your needs. Off the top of my head, it sounds like Quicklist might be a winner. You can browse our library online, or you can call us at 800/274-6774 and one of our wonderful customer service repre…
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Don't forget that the editors who write your state newsletters are expert attorneys practicing in your state. The Virginia firm of LeClair Ryan has offices in Richmond, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Blacksburg, Innsbruck, Roanoke, Alexandria, and Washin…
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Sam, I'm glad you liked the series! (Do verbal accolades count?) Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
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Yikes! Our "10 Danger Zones" video series might be a good place to start. In the "Trainer's Guide" there are some quizzes and other interactive materials that complement the videos. You can check out this product on this website. Anne Williams Att…
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That is an excellent question. We've actually been busily preparing a similar product here. My esteemed colleague, and fellow Forum Moderator Tammy Binford, is spearheading the project. Unfortunately, we're not going to include Mexico or Puerto Rico…
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Thanks for the positive feedback on the Danger Zones series, Pork. We're very proud of it. Currently, we don't offer anything specifically for management training, however we have been looking into expanding our product offerings. I'll keep all of…
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I did a little research on VESSA. Illinois passed a VESSA law in 2003, and the Illinois DOL just promulgated regulations which set out when/how an employee would qualify for up to 12 weeks of leave. If this comes up in your workplace, you may want…
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As most of you know, I just returned from maternity leave with my second child in April. I have nursed both of my children, and have needed an accommodation from my employer in order to express milk at work. Even the smallest things that an employer…