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We have a co-employer relationship with an agency and recently used a temp in a position that would handle money; the agency was able to share her reference checks with us because we had the co-employer relationship. If we did not have that relatio…
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I have to ask what the understanding was or is. Was it simply that at the point of hire they have other coverage, or did they not qualify for your health plan at hire, but now do? If your policy says that for example a part time employee does not …
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It is my understanding that if the spouse was no longer able to be covered under the Company B plan, that would be a qualifying event, but if they drop the plan it is not considered a qualifying event. Qualifying events are for special circumstance…
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I agree that this is a can of worms. I think that it also sends up a flag to applicants. Those who don’t get the job will wonder if it is because they are of a different race, sex,over weight, not pretty enough etc. Your giving them ammunition be…
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Glad to hear it. Since you have experince doing this, I'm sure that you can bring these two around too. I would love to hear the outcome.
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You can also try some Third Way Solution work with them. Ask each to list out their needs that are not being met. Make sure that they keep to the needs and not feelings. Feelings are usually because an underlying need is not being met. For exam…
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[quote user="ctwilson"] This one I feel is not going to be good. Any suggestions. [/quote] My first suggestion is that you need to adjust your thinking before the meeting. If you come across as it being hopless, then they too will think that…
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[quote user="fisHRman"] I can understand nice guy Tom Hanks coming in as top male, but John Wayne and Clint Eastwood came in second and third. Maybe employees secretly want a boss that dominates with action and few words. [/quote] I think it is …
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[quote user="ninanewbie"] We have had some contention between hourly and exempt employees on things like this and was wondering if anyone had policy language. [/quote] If you’re talking about a couple of hours of paid vs unpaid time, then that's th…
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Does your company policy address this at all? If you state that you require a request for time off, then your salaried employees would fall under the policy as well. If you don’t currently have this as a policy item, then you can make a addition t…
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I agree with the other posters. The only thing I want to add is about your comment of "having a great deal of performance issues". You need to evaluate this case strictly based on your policies and FMLA or MA. If you mention the performance issue…
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I have to agree with HRforME's experiences. Fortunately, we control most all of our own benefits. The only PEO benefits that we use is in CA, otherwise we administer our own Health, 401K, Dental etc in all our other locations. Our WC rates in CA…
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We use a PEO because they got better Workers Comp rates in CA and since we have so few employees in that location, it was difficult to shop health insurance and get an affordable rate. They were able to give us two health plan options which we woul…
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The employee has not abandoned his job under your policy. He did call and notify you of his absence on the second day assuming he was not schedule to work over the weekend. You do have documentation of his absences in for form of his time card…
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[quote user="TXHRGuy"] Let me just toss in this extra nugget: every state in the union is an employment at will state. "Probationary" usually means that the person on probation can be dismissed with or without cause and for any legal reason during…
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I agree that you could mostly likley get a summary judgment, but how much does a lawyer cost per hour? You may not have to pay a plaintiff, but the lawyer bills will mount up for pre-trial stuff alone depending on how many people she offends on a r…
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I agree it's not illegal to be a jerk, becuase if that was the case we would all owe somebody something. But the thing to keep in mind, wheather or not it is illegal; it costs a huge amount of money to defend yourself in court. She may not be per…
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Theyare really marketing themselves as a low cost recruiter. But they dont seem to offer much more then posting your job on Monster will get you. I cant see paying this company to send me resumes that I can get from other job posting sites for fre…
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[quote user="dhall111"][quote user="Lindsay39"] And as for the poster who would dock PTO even after someone has worked 60 hours in 4 days..there are no words to describe that kind of draconian management style. Simply speechless. [/quote] [/quote…
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According to the CA DOL website payment is due upon discharge. An employee who is discharged must be paid all of his or her wages, including accrued vacation, immediately at the time of termination. Labor Code Sections 201 and 227.3 If you don't h…
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Do you have a Safety Committee? I would bring this to their attention, as it is a safety concern. This way the committee can respond to the issue and you will not look like the office mom. Unfortunately this is a battle in offices and shops all o…
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I agree, termination is certainly called for in this case. You can show a pattern of careless behavior and performance issues. I have a difficult time with suspensions. In the cases I have seen, the suspended employee rarely changes their attitud…
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Unfortunately the case sited was overturned by the appeals court due to a technicality. But the lesson here is that the company went bankrupt defending itself in court and in settlements. So whether or not employment is at will this sort of lawsui…
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SHRM published a summary of the FMLA changes and will be hosting a webcast to dicuss. I thought some of you might be interested in reading more. Summary and Webcast of Proposed FMLA Changes Available On February 11, 2008, the Department of Labor …
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How often are you seeking to recover benefits from a non returning worker? I had someone go out on FMLA who did not return, but we figured that it was better to let her have the benefits than look like the big bad company for asking for repayment. …
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I will also answer those general questions for spouses. I also have a few of our employees who ask me to explain the benefit packages to their spouses since most times the wife has specific questions that they don’t think of asking. Explaining the…
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I am not that familiar with Texas law, but as a practical matter, I would have the employee sign the paperwork at the time he signs for his last paycheck. I had a similar situation, but in my case the employee just quit coming to work. After a fe…
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If you are thinking about future employment opportunities, the postings I see in my area (Pacific NW) all prefer a degree in business/HR or equivalent work experience and are requiring a PHR or SPHR. I am currently in a HR certification program at …
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The other thing you have to think about is depending on the company and job you are applying for, your potential employer may be receiving hundreds of resumes. Many HR departments do not have time to go out to a website to learn more about you. I …
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You should check your State's DOL for any requirements, though I have not seen any for my state. Some of the questions you could ask yourself are: Was the ee required to wade into the standing water without proper gear? Was proper gear available? …