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Laws authorizing you to have medical information, such as FMLA and W/C, are exempt from HIPAA. However, it would still be a good idea to have procedures in place to limit the distribution of personal medical information. Good Luck. Barbara
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We also, are a non-profit organization, Christian based but providing social services, not religious-based services. Our employment attorneys recommended 4 years ago that we cease opening our staff meetings with prayer. Our board meetings are still …
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You could try creating a matrix showing specific criteria to be mastered at certain time frames. At 30 days a reception person should be able to A, B, and C without help or further instructions. At 45 days D and E, at 60 days, F. Etc. I actually use…
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It is my understanding that a waiting period is considered creditable coverage time, so a 90 day waiting period wouldn't hurt the employee. In fact, if you hire an employee who works 60 days and quits before coverage is effective, you need to send t…
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Find out if you have a local SHRM chapter in your city. Membership to the local chapter is much cheaper. Ours is $65. I have called HR people I have located in my chapter directory and gotten excellent advice on different issues. The information at …
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I work for a Christian based non-profit also and know how hard it can be. I have just finished hiring for 3 administrative positions; my assistant, a billing specialist and a PT receptionist. Sometimes I cringed at what was being paid and asked - th…
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Still one thing bugging me Don. Does the plant have a scheduled shutdown when hourly people are off? I guess I can't imaging working long term without ever being allowed vacation/time off that didn't count against me. Barbara
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Benefits sound good! Tks, Barbara
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Thanks for explaining. Just out of curiosity, what industry are you in? With your hourly staff not having any vacation, do you have trouble recruiting and/or retaining? Tks, Barbara
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We also switched to scheduled/unscheduled. In my industry, social services including childcare, attendance is crucial to being within state mandated ratios. Our childcare staff are only allowed 2 unscheduled absences without disciplinary action begi…
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Ours are processed by the TX Dept of Protective and Regulatory services and they get "everything" even juvenile records. We provide child care services and that is why it is so comprehensive. Certain convictions don't allow a person to work in the f…
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About 15 years ago, I worked for a mexican food chain and we were subpoened by the INS. I had to go to a federal courthouse, take a sworn oath, and answer alot of questions. Very scary (I was much younger then!). As a result, at my next job when I w…
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The IRS has a publication listing the per deim rates it allows per city for all US cities. This info might be on their web site as well. Quite a few cities have two different rates based on the time of year if it is a city that gets a lot of seasona…
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 01-09-03 AT 02:54PM (CST)[/font][p]We have a four page annual eval and use the first two pages at the 90-day introductory review. First page covers Work Ethics and Habits: use of time, accuracy, timeline…
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I regret not getting a college degree. However, at 45 and an empty-nester as of this year, I don't want to give up the time it would take to pursue a degree now. I have done well in my HR career, but have this wistfullness at times. I am, though, go…
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What a hot issue. We revised our dress code two years ago. It was a compromise of what different directors felt was appropriate. We are a non-profit and have a fairly casual environment. We are also in south Texas with incredibly high humidity. On t…
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Great, great quotes. I will be copying quite a few. Here are three of my favorites - "Count the cost, pay the price, reap the reward." "Your attitude, not your aptitude, determines your altitude." "Integrity is more easily maintained than regain…
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The original for this one is from Abraham Lincoln: "It is better to remain silent and thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt." Barbara
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You are correct. I'm not sure why I was thinking she was asking about exempt part-time. Non-exempt can be part time salaried. I would just be careful to ensure they aren't working too many hours beyond the hours their salary was calculated to cover.…
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 12-09-02 AT 05:58PM (CST)[/font][p]I wouldn't think it would be a problem as long as she meets the requirements for being "exempt". Due to business slow-down, I worked for a year as part-time exempt HR M…
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Our policy for excessive attendance or tardiness is verbal warning, written warning, probation, termination. I have seen the problem of the employee clearing the probation period w/o another absence or tardy, and then 2 weeks later there is another …