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  • Is this a demotion for the person or is the position being restructured within your reporting pyramids?
  • We do it after and it generally takes 60 days to get the information. The EE works for us with continued employment contingent on the results. That is something we have accepte because we get the checks done for a very, very low cost. As a non-pr…
  • We have a generic policy that addresses any sort of inter-departmental transfer. Basically, the EE is subject to the same introductory period as a brand new employee. If they don't perform, they are terminated. Also, we do not allow a transfer if…
  • Getting a license should not take long - but there is both a written and a skills test associated with earning the privelige to have a license. Some folks have had there license taken away/revoked for excessive points, driving under the influence…
  • If the car and license are truly job requirements, I would not let her start until she has met the requirements. If you required a controller to be a CPA, would you let them start without having the certificate?
  • Thanks for clearing that up. It sounds, however, like you are looking for a reason to get rid of the guy, but based on the original post, the reason is the conviction, not the performance.
  • Did the EE lie on his application? I ask, because ours specifically asks about convictions and we do a background check. I would be surprised if your agency did not also ask this question and do the background check. I also wonder about the ter…
  • It is my understanding that the bona fide plan has to do with just having a sick leave policy, not anything specific about docking exempt pay.
  • I like MBeams answer. The only thing I would add has to do with analyzing why this person was turned down TWICE before. I would examine the reasons to determine if there is specific development related to the earlier denials. If those reasons a…
  • That's a good reminder EWart. We do have some of the procedures in place that you suggest, but we do not notify the EEs current supervisor until well into the process. The EE desiring the transfer must be in good standing and must have held his/he…
    in I need Feedback Comment by marc May 2007
  • This manager ignored the merit raise freeze. I would start right there and kick this problem right back into his lap. As to him being under budget, that by itself does not warrant a market adjustment. By the way, in our shop, we will not ordinari…
    in I need Feedback Comment by marc May 2007
  • That's a nice philosophy, and I am serious about that comment. I have recently been thinking about enabling behavior. Those folks that have a difficult time saying no are having problems in all aspects of their lives. If we take care of them in t…
  • Wow, I think you are being quite presumptuous to get involved in an EEs personal life in this manner. If your EE demographics are like many other companies, you might have other EEs that have similar problems managing their finances, but you are …
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 05-22-07 AT 04:58PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Have the lenders complained? Whether or not you talk to the moocher, the lenders need a spinal fluid injection. The fact that folks are reluctant to give direc…
  • I believe the company can designate more than one Hipaa compliance officer. What is wrong with designating whomever you directly report to?
    in NEED HELP FAST Comment by marc May 2007
  • Are the EEs expected to stay awake during the movie?
    in Office Space Comment by marc May 2007
  • I looked at the FAQ's in the Oklahoma Labor Department. One of those says current employer cannot require direct deposit, unless it is for new employees. I am sure there is more info buried in the site, but thought you could reseach from this poin…
    in Direct Deposit Comment by marc May 2007
  • Getting back to the original question: The answer is (drum roll please), "It depends." My favorite answer (not). An employer’s right to religious expression is directly protected by the Free Speech and Free Exercise Clauses of the United States C…
  • The environment you describe sounds fine. I descibes an idyllic environment which, in my opinion, is what the courts are trying to encourage. We human beings rarely achieve that level.
  • I am a spiritual person. My spirituality is very personal and has grown through the years and my exeriences. I often have very long thoughts about the nature of our existence, man's relationship with nature and each other, etc, etc. All that said,…
  • I am still learning new HR stuff all the time. I thought I had a bit of a handle on Title VII, but apparently there are aspects I don't get. I thought if you have 15 or more EEs and you are not a private club, that you could not discriminate based…
  • "We are a for profit, faith-based organization. While we appreciate diversity as you do, I tell candidates in the interview process that we often say a pray before luncheons, etc. and if they are not comfortable with that, then this probably isn't t…
  • Good observation.
  • I have had this severance arrangement more than once. It is not so unusual, bad idea or not. It just helps with cash flow. Spreads out the pain, and for some companies, this can be a burden to have to pay out several thousand dollars at one time.
  • What is an L&I claim?
  • I like to see the official documents. Conviction or arrest record, case disposition, etc. The perp should have those. If they cannot produce them, I pass. I don't want to hear some verbal spin from them that makes them look like Robin Hood or …
  • A couple of years ago, we had a presentation from the county sheriffs office about this very topic. Perhaps a phone call to them would get you into one of their community outreach programs designed for this type of discussion. Police forces also o…
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 03-29-07 AT 12:19PM (CST)[/font][br][br]I don't think there are laws or regulations about this. There are several factors to consider for this. I know some say we will send you your personal belongings…
  • Some folks are fond of saying that there is a lawyer out there for everyone. Meaning that even if she does not have much of a case, a lawyer still might take it and come after the company. Ray has given you some great insight, and I think you shou…
  • No, you cannot dock the pay for this. You can document a performance issue or even terminate the guy, but you cannot dock his pay.