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  • I *wish* I was going. Does that count? K
  • My mother introduced me to his works years ago with a book he had about home and love and marriage and faith-- she gave it to me and my husband as an anniversary gift. Since that time, I've managed to collect a few of his paintings and a few of his …
  • > Have you ever seen the painting "Split Rock"? Congratulations on acquiring "Split Rock"! His whole lighthouse series is fantastic. I haven't acquired any of them as yet, but certainly hope to one day.
  • 1. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR KITCHEN PLATES? Cream with burgandy/blue/green design around the edge. 2. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Paul Falcone's Hiring and Firing (someone here mentioned him and I've bought and read 101 Sample Write-Ups for Docu…
  • Profile? What profile? Who said I have a profile? I have a profile? Where? :oo
    in Is 50 nifty? Comment by Kai June 2003
  • Bet you wouldn't really want to go back to being, oh say 20 something, and lose all the wisdom you've collected over the years, now would you? I know *I* am loving getting older-- it's just too much fun! K
    in Is 50 nifty? Comment by Kai June 2003
  • >Along the same line, if an employee (male) takes off 4 days (as vacation time) after the birth of a baby, doesn't that have to be put under FMLA? < Could be either parental leave or medical leave.
  • >FML is supposed to protect the eligible EEs job during those designated times. "Saving" FML indicates the EE in question is not worried about losing their job or has vacation and sick time to cover the absence(s) in question.< Our policy no…
  • >with all the rulings and decisions involving >FMLA, employers are now permitted to designate >the time off as FMLA. Ahah! I can designate the time?! Excellent! My policies state I (well, the employer) will consider any paid leave for p…
  • >The ee is responsible for requesting FMLA. They >just don't have to say, "I want FMLA." They can >tell you they are in the hospital or they need >time off to adopt a child. It's the employer >job to figure out whether thei…
  • >The response would be sent after certification >had been received and therefore a request HAS >been made. But but but I thought the law said the EMPLOYER was responsible for notifying the employee that the leave was FMLA qualifying lea…
  • Thank you for your response, Mr. Vreeland. Now I know how to proceed.
  • According to the IRS ( IRS notice 94-103) taking leave under FMLA does not constitute a COBRA qualifying event that sets off COBRA notice requirements. However, a qualifying event does occur if 1) the employee is covered by your group health plan be…
  • It is my understanding that the maximum number of hours available for FMLA leave, per week, is based on the number of hours the employee is regularly scheduled to work during the week(s) for which FMLA is taken. For instance, our fire service employ…
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  • Professional industry associations often have or provide access to salary survey information. Also, the BLS website, if you have the time and fortitude to wade through it, may offer some insight as well. Networking with your counterpart at your co…
  • Why not take this opportunity to do a bit of training on how easily unintended comments or assumptions based on familarity can become serious workplace problems? It's an unfortunate reality that even the most laid back, 'friendly' workplace simply c…
  • If the applicant requested a copy of the application in question, would you provide it to him/her? Just curious. It may well be that the applicant comes back to you and requests a copy if the prospective employer tells him/her that he/she won't be …
  • >An alternate course of action, Ritaanz, would have been for you to >wait for the man to shut up, then say, "Get me a cup of coffee, will >ya?" Thank you, kind sir. You have *just* made my day. :DD That's a brilliant retort and I wish …
  • I feel your pain... and I ache for the poor trees who are the unfortunate victims of yet more bungled bureaucracy. Does it help to know you are not alone?
  • Hate it too flattering a word for what I think about the latest round of hoop jumper compliance requirements. Being self-funded is rapidly moving from a good thing to a bad thing. Reminds me of the society described by Ayn Rand in Atlas Shrugged.
  • Thanks to you all for responding. It does seem to have the best fit in HR, doesn't it? K
  • The City of Dothan, Alabama gave a 2% general wage increase, across the board. We are in the midst of a comprehensive organization, classification and compensation study and look for phase one implementation to begin in May-June, 2003. Kai
  • The City of Dothan, Alabama (my employer) is planning a rather elaborate memorial service to honor those who lost their lives in New York 9/11/01 as well as our local 'heroes'-- our police and fire departments and 15 employees who are currently acti…
    in September 11 Comment by Kai August 2002
  • Jumping in here... I won't interview anyone without first verifying their work history and education. This isn't an indepth background, but I have learned I save myself much time and aggravation if I confirm that the education and experience the app…