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  • The new COBRA regulations change the notice requirements regarding COBRA continuation coverage. You can find the final regulations on the DOL website at: [url]http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/regs/fedreg/final/2004011796.htm[/url]. You can also find a new mo…
    in DOL Finalized COBRA Regs Comment by awilliams July 2004
  • I looked into whether results of post-accident drug tests are covered by the HIPAA privacy rules. The short answer is no. The post-accident drug test is not given by or administered by the group health plan in any way. It is an employer function…
    in Positive cocaine test result Comment by awilliams July 2004
  • I agree with all the previous posts that have said that they have never seen a lab mistake - it is very rare - although you will always get a sob story from the employee. I bet we could start a huge thread on this forum about great stories we have h…
    in Positive cocaine test result Comment by awilliams June 2004
  • Jerry Jeff Walker wrote "Mr. Bojangles". Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
    in Racial Epithet Comment by awilliams June 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-17-04 AT 01:32PM (CST)[/font][br][br]This is indeed an important development for employers. To learn more about this case, go to: [url]http://www.HRhero.com/hl/061804-ct-nlrb.shtml[/url] Anne Willi…
    in No Weingarten Rights for non-union ees Comment by awilliams June 2004
  • The July issue of Frontline Supervision (the publication for supervisors formerly known as Frontline) is about this very issue - how to manage employees who take excessive breaks, especially smokers. The issue is due to hit your mailboxes in about a…
    in Smoking Breaks Comment by awilliams June 2004
  • I agree wholeheartedly with Don D. I would make clear to the employee that it is the supervisor's job to monitor the comings and goings of employees, and not hers. Let her know that continuing to do so will be considered insubordination which will b…
    in Need Sage Advice Comment by awilliams April 2004
  • HRratrace, You have posted a very intriguing question. Your question broaches the topic of our upcoming Special Report on Ethics for HR. Often HR personnel find themselves between a rock and a hard place ethically. Here, you may need to make a deci…
    in Illegal Temps Comment by awilliams January 2004
  • You'll have to take that up with James. I, myself, STILL do not have an HR Hero t-shirt! Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
    in SUPERVISOR TRAINING Comment by awilliams December 2003
  • I'm easy to pick out - the redhead in the green suit. I think I have all of 3 lines in the whole series. The rest of the "actors" are MLSP folks as well. It was a fun experience making the videos. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publis…
    in SUPERVISOR TRAINING Comment by awilliams December 2003
  • Popeye- Thanks for the unsolicited promo! We're pretty proud of our 10 Danger Zones Video Tape series. They are very comprehensive and are an excellent training tool. As a bonus, I am one of the "actors" in the film! Anne Williams Attorney Editor…
    in SUPERVISOR TRAINING Comment by awilliams December 2003
  • Don, I'm sure you have something appropriate to share. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
    in Interoffice Romance Deverted? Comment by awilliams December 2003
  • Why don't you clarify what your role is in this situation - HR manager, supervisor, co-worker, etc., and I am sure there are some savvy forumites out there who can give you some good advice as to what you should do. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M…
    in Interoffice Romance Deverted? Comment by awilliams December 2003
  • Sandy, You posted a great question - and one that is very timely this time of year when employees are getting sick, and many have used up their sick or vacation days, or want to save them to use over the holidays. In fact, the January issue of HR F…
    in Sick Employees Comment by awilliams December 2003
  • Yes, when I was in private practice we used hair folicle testing. The hair folicle can tell you lots more than urine - and goes back up to six months in time. The problem we ran into was lots of opposition from the opposising side in an arbitrtion t…
    in HAIR DRUG TESTING??? Comment by awilliams November 2003
  • I agree with Margaret that you should seek out legal advice. The First Amendment issue only comes into play if you are a public employer - because any action you take will be action of the government. If you are a private employer - you have much mo…
    in Employee Personal Life Comment by awilliams August 2003
  • Knowing absolutely nothing about exterminating, or tracking dogs (but learning a lot here on the Forum) my first thought was to contact OSHA or your state OSH agency for assistance. You can log onto [url]www.osha.gov[/url] for the phone number of a…
    in Odor in the Office-dead Rat Comment by awilliams August 2003
  • M. Lee Smith Publishers is offering an audio conference on workplace violence that you might find helpful, for more information, go to: [url]http://www.hrhero.com/conference/aud-violence.shtml[/url]. Also, we have an HR Executive Special Report on …
    in Love triangle = Violence away from work Comment by awilliams July 2003
  • Our company offers an excellent video tape series which addresses both of those topics. It is called: 10 Danger Zones for Supervisors and is excellent. Go to: [url]www.hrhero.com/videos.shtml[/url], for more information. Anne Williams Attorney Edi…
    in Sexual Harrassment Comment by awilliams July 2003
  • I just checked with James, and peeked at Ray A's delightful picture (no tights, though, sorry), and it will be posted forthwith! Check for it later under HR Har de Har Har. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
    in References and Timing Comment by awilliams July 2003
  • I tend to agree with DonD. You have a drug policy, and your policy states that you will do drug testing with reasonable suspicion. If a bag of marijuana found on the floor of the work location is not reasonable suspicion, I don't know what is. I…
    in Drugs found in the workplace Comment by awilliams July 2003
  • As you may know, M. Lee Smith Publishers, who runs this website, provides extensive training materials, such as our award-winning "10 Danger Zones" video series (in which I get to make a cameo appearance), and our comprehensive library of HR Executi…
    in Training Library Comment by awilliams July 2003
  • Dear Neveradull, (and oh, how appropriate that name is) It sounds like you have quite a pickle there. In my research on FMLA I am quite confident that you only have to allow FMLA leave for the time that the medical certificate specifies. If this wo…
    in Time off and fmla Comment by awilliams July 2003
  • Unfortunately, you may have to keep trying as exempt status is a hot issue with no crystal clear legal definition. In fact, the DOL has just proposed a new set of regulations to try and clarify the requirements. It sounds to me like your employee ma…
    in Exempt and Non Exempt in MINNESOTA Comment by awilliams June 2003
  • Some states, such as California, have strict restrictions on when a SSN can be required. Let me know your state and I'll see what I can find out for you. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
    in SSN on a Job Application Comment by awilliams April 2003
  • This may be an obvious question that you already dealt with - but are you sure you are covered by the ADA? You mention that you have only 4 staff members. If you don't have 15 employees, you may not even need to analyze this request. Anne Williams …
    in ADA Question Comment by awilliams April 2003
  • Here is the cooment of Paul Prather, executive editor of our Health Care Employment Law Letter: 1) Request that the employee voluntarily agree to be tested before coming to work; 2) if the employee refuses, suspend him or her for the reasonable i…
    in SARS - HELP Comment by awilliams April 2003
  • Parabeagle - You certainly CAN post recruiting questions here on the Forum! I hope that you find a suitable candidate. Anne Williams Attorney Editor M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
    in Hotel Industry Recruitment/Selection Comment by awilliams February 2003
  • Thanks for your concern, Petard, but I beleive that since the employers on this forum represent such varied industries and locations, that we are fine with sharing general salary information. There is a great article in the Kansas Employment Law Let…
    in What are your 2003 Salary Increases? Comment by awilliams November 2002
  • I doubt that it would be considered falsifying a document, since the signor clearly indicated the date that he or she signed it. It could be interpreted that he was signing to indicate that there was no signature there. In the future, I agree that …
    in Falsifying documentation Comment by awilliams October 2002