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  • [quote user="Textron"] The question was actually for the OP but I think this would be a great open discussion if anybody is interested. if the sleeping statement were made around the water fountain, would anybody think about firing them? What if …
  • MODERATORS: I posted a reply to this subject on March 31. It was pulled for review though I have no earthly idea why. It was a general, factual, non-combative response including reference material to be reviewed. Today is April 6, what is the hold u…
  • I replied TX but it is tied up with the MODS. I quoted an article maybe that is what bundled their britches.
  • TX I agree that private sector employees have free speech rights. My point was directed more to 'protected speech' which is significantly different. The two point test for protected speech is not applied to private sector employees. In fact let me s…
  • TX I agree that private sector employees have free speech rights. My point was directed more to 'protected speech' which is significantly different. The two point test for protected speech is not applied to private sector employees. In fact let me s…
  • TX I agree that private sector employees have free speech rights. My point was directed more to 'protected speech' which is significantly different. The two point test for protected speech is not applied to private sector employees. In fact let me s…
  • Concerted activity is protected speech. Public employees enjoy a protected speech status as adjudicated  by the United States Supreme Court in Pickering v. Board of Education, and clarified in Connick v. Myers. Private sector employees do not have t…
  • I have a comprehensive tuition reimbursement policy in place. I would be happy to share it with you if you think it may help. Let me know how to contact you if you are interested. It is too large to print here.
  • http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs28a.pdf  See if this may be covered by military regs and FMLA. However I'm not certain that as you have printed the request that you have any obligation to do that, unless you wanted to grant her request.
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  • Just a thought, but have you considered potential health and/or privacy concerns? I have sleep apnea. It's a wonder my wife has stayed with me. I can't share a room and expect the other person to get any sleep. Allergies could be an issue. Perhaps a…
  • We allow increments of 1 hour. So far this has not been a problem simply because employees desire to take the entire day to begin with. The smaller increment is there in case there is an immediate need that an employee may have. However approval of …
  • [quote user="tmillerHR"] . . . . Currently, the final candidate is subject to a credit check, criminal checks, and bondability.  Does anyone have any best practices or suggestions?   At this point we have gotten feedback from managers wishing they …
  • Connecticut may have a state law that I am not familiar with but here is information from a DOL Opinion letter. http://www.dol.gov/whd/opinion/FLSA/2005/2005_10_28_46_FLSA.htm I think within is a complete answer. Forced vacations for a closed busin…
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  • We adjust pay under certain circumstances. See if our policy is helpful:   G. Acting Duty/Assumption of Additional Duties: Acting appointments occur, at the discretion of a department director, when an employee assumes part or all of the duties of …
  • http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2010/01/20/HR_Management_Hiring_Applicant_Contact_Management.aspx There are more issues than you may think in order to arrive at an aswer to your question. Here is a link to an article that may help you to draw …
  • In Virginia any organization that handles EMS responses and transports are required to perform a criminal background check including criminal history, driving records and sex offender listings. We are required to keep the records concerning backgro…
  • This is not that cut-and-dry. First thing is that the FMLA REGS do not regulate what a person may do (within reason) while on FMLA. There is no FMLA requirement that says they must sit at home. This is a company policy matter and not an FMLA REG. If…
  • We have mandatory city requirements for drivers. 1. During the pre-employment process the candidate must provide a 7 year driving history from the DMV, even if the history is with another state. 2. We review driving records annually, for cause, peri…
  • Here is your state law (BLR State Comparison)   WA WA Rev. Code Ann. §§43.43.815, 830, 832 WA State Human Rights Employment Practices.   Pre-employment Inquiry: Arrest Record Statutory Provisions: None.   Agency Guidelines: Prohibition against inq…
  • [quote user="pijanowski"]You got it. And my CEO likes the idea because instead of paying $1,500 a month in health care on our plan we would pay $600 toward his wife's premium.[/quote] Wow! Contrary to a couple of others I have never heard of such a …
  • I have read this several times and must admit that I do not quite get the picture. Sorry if that means I'm dense. [:P]   The EE is dropping out of your plan. The EE will join his brides health plan Yet the EE wants your company to pay for the brides…
  • Ok I'll work up the form and send it to you.
  • Ok. Send me an email address and I will send you my form. By the way, I have the potential new hire notarize the authorization form. It is quite detailed because it is designed for emergency services applicants.
  • AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION AGREEMENT   This is the title of our waiver. We use this for employment purposes so that our in house investigators may complete background checks (not using a third party). Is this in the arena of what you a…
  • Sounds like a consciousness of guilt admission. She may file, in fact some agencies encourage people who have been fired for cause to file. The rationale is that they have nothing to lose. But if your investigation and subsequent documentation is so…
  • Ditto. If I'm reading your account right she took advantage of her position in payroll to do this. That to me is an integrity issue in a department that must have the highest integrity. Edited to add: The thought of such a thing flames me; color of …
  • That would depend on a couple of circumstances. Normally FMLA covers "spouse", "parent", "son", "daughter" but not a grandparent. However if the grandparent is in loco parentis - took the place of the child's parents for day to day physical and fina…
  • It's a Sunday  night I'm home so I am not looking at the regs. However this is what I do know. 1. You do not have to deal with the wife. She is not an employee and even if she is she is not the affected employee. The exception would be if she is rep…
  • TX that is a heck of a situation. I would like to see your answer. Can you include me in the response? besthr4@verizon.net