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  • Taken off the DOL web page: [B]EMPLOYER COVERAGE[/B] The FMLA applies to all public agencies, including state, local and federal employers, local education agencies (schools), [B]and [/B]private-sector employers who employed 50 or more employe…
  • We track in two different ways. Our managers submit a daily report detailing who is absent and why. They also have individual attendance calendars and list absences and reasons on a daily basis. Periodically I audit the attendance calendars to en…
  • [quote=NaeNae55;723473]You're right Beth. They don't want to admit that they hired someone stupid. ::pb&J::[/quote] Around here we say "bless her/his heart".:D
  • [quote=Alan King;723464]Happy Block of Year-End Days in Which Various Peoples Observe Various Traditions![/quote] Thanks for that one, Alan. I think I'll save it for next year's Year end card mailing.
  • Nae, you talking about me or the article?:-/
  • Sharon, your link doesn't appear to be working.
  • Nevada, I have to hand it to you and Alan.=D> Thanks for allowing me to turn my facial expression which utilizes a larger number of muscles into one that uses a lesser number of muscles and have a bit of joy in this season of capitalism and exce…
  • Nevada, you have way too much time on your hands.
  • [quote=ACU Frank;723388]SHRM? They're still around? [/quote] Doing better than ever, but I guess the word doesn't get around quickly to "Outinthesticks, MO", especially since the Pony Express still delivers your mail.:angel:
  • I would think if you focused the discussion on the type of language used rather than subject matter you would be okay. But it sounds like there may be a more serious underlying matter if the supervisor had used foul language with them. It may be…
  • What a great idea! And, your first post. Welcome to the forum:welcome:
  • I used to make Tabouli salad every year until I noticed i was the only one eating it. Now I try to do crab stuffed mushrooms. Rarely are there any of those left.
  • Our sexual harassment and anti-discrimination policy is written in such a way that any conversation overheard by another that makes the person uncomfortable is a violation of the policy. It includes derogatory comments, cursing, etc. That said, ho…
  • Way to go, Nae! Quite an achievement. Don't they give those out at the Leadership Conference? Did you get to go?
  • Much, much better. Thanks, Nae.
  • OK, Dutch, you get the joke of the day award.
  • 8-| Sorry, Nae, but those were bad.
  • At the beginning of each calendar year, we have each employee submit their 1st and 2nd choices for vacation. We then enter into a master calendar and if there are conflicts seniority rules. Based on workload, individual departments have their own …
  • Sorry, Nae, my credit manager hat finds little humor in that. Unfortunately, that is the way most of my conversations go on a daily basis. Glad to see someone else besides me is working today.:)
  • Nae, you know as well as I do, as long as attorneys are making the laws, they will ensure their brethren get paid.:(
  • I have to agree with the analysis. Several years ago, I had an employee file a workers comp claim for an alleged back injury. At the same time, he filed for divorce and reported his pickup stolen. The pickup was found in his uncle's barn in Mexic…
  • Just thinking out loud here. Is there anything in your job description that would cover mental fitness for duty? Has the employee been treated by a physician for any kind of stress, mental instability, etc? I know an employer can designate absenc…
  • 2 of 13 dressed up in this office. My A/R clerk is dressed up as a flapper, complete with Feather headband and boa. I came as a biker chic. I even wore my "I may be a cruel heartless b!7(# but I'm good at it" tee-shirt.:angel:
  • [quote=ACU Frank;723247]Admit it Joannie. You agree with me more often than you like. Certainly more often than you agree with Paul. :angel:[/quote] I agree, Frank. OMG! Twice in the same thread . Are you my long lost brother?:p
  • I have to agree with Frank. :-O Depression could be considered a serious health condition. What about employees who lose a spouse? Employees who have no human children, but treat their pets as if they were their children? Why does every thing ha…
  • I agree with the others and go a step further. We pull annual MVR's on everyone driving company vehicles. They are reviewed and if they do not meet our insurance requirements, the employees are either terminated if driving is an essential part of …
  • An attorney explained this to me. The key phrase is "hazardous exposures". If an employee has not had a hazardous exposure, you are not required to keep the records.
  • [quote=jmayer;723213]Yes, we do the same however, I've become suspect a couple of times when it becomes obvious that the individual is not capable of performing their work.[/quote] I understand completely; however, as an HR mentor of mine once told…
  • For our DOT certified drivers, we send them at our expense for a return to work physical with our MRO. For non-dot employees, I send the job description to the releasing doctor along with a form that asks if the employee can meet the physical requi…
  • When you say "Post offer testing" indicates he is using pain meds, are you talking about substance abuse testing? If so, I would contact the MRO who handles your drug testing program and ask him if you have a safety issue if you allow the employee …