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  • In NYS a person may be eligible to collect unemployment if he/she satisfies the req'd waiting period. Most often, employers allow the employees earned paid time off during such periods. For employees without accumulated leave time, then they are e…
    in Unemployment Insurance Comment by mets October 2002
  • Does anyone else have any comments regarding this? It is a bit of a sticky situation here. Keep in mind we are a public sector employer, which I don't bekieve makes a difference however. Thanks again!
    in Working 2 jobs and OT Eligibility Comment by mets October 2002
  • Thanks, Theresa- this has been a long-standing practice here- working another part-time job. I am new and realize that at least in the private sector same employer/ common ownership was the the determining factor.
    in Working 2 jobs and OT Eligibility Comment by mets October 2002
  • We have a situation that is much like this- this person is a security officer who just got promoted to work as a security officer in a courthouse. As a result, he will now be req'd to carry a gun. He has a previous epilepsy condition that years ago…
    in ADA-Safety Issues Comment by mets September 2002
  • I would agree with you that this is a request for accomodation for convenience purposes that need not be approved or considered further.
    in ADA - Is this a "workplace accommodation"? Comment by mets October 2002
  • Don D I guess fortitude is as good a word as can be printed here. It is very frustrating to say the least. You're right, all this work and it may get us no where- if the next provider says that it is legit that he work on a part-time basis- we los…
    in FMLA and Intermittent Leave Comment by mets November 2002
  • Well, our employee on intermittent leave decided that since we weren't going to tire of this situation and just allow the time off w/out further medical documentation, he must comply with our requirement of a second opinion. The provider of this se…
    in FMLA and Intermittent Leave Comment by mets November 2002
  • Thanks Theresa. I wouldn't think there would be many physicians who would want to subject themselves to scrutiny from an attorney during a medical exam. believe there are probably instances where an employee might be allowed to have an attorney pr…
    in FMLA and Intermittent Leave Comment by mets October 2002
  • You make a good point Don D. Thanks
    in FMLA and Intermittent Leave Comment by mets October 2002
  • Thanks, Hatchetman- I think this situation is similar to the post from prscello on 10/25- that intermittent leave is difficult to administer. As far as my situation goes, I am not sure if the employee has a right to include their attorney in second …
    in FMLA and Intermittent Leave Comment by mets October 2002
  • If I read Margaret's reply correctly, the employer can determine whether or not to grant a a request for intermittent leave? I thought if a provider designated an employee's condition as chronic etc. and the provider indicated that the employee wor…
    in Men and ChildBirth Comment by mets October 2002
  • I assume from your post that she is on light duty due to a workers comp injury- if there is no further work for her on 3rd shift, then it will be necessary for her to move to first shift if she wants to continue working. It doesn't sound like the i…
    in Workman's Comp and FMLA Comment by mets September 2002
  • This contact to the employee's physician was for clarification purposes. The doctor said in his initial statement that there was need only for once a month visits- and that the employee could work 3/days per week and go to work between 8:30AM-9:00A…
    in intermittent FMLA Comment by mets August 2002
  • We have a situation where an employee has requested a FMLA leave to care for his mother- her physician would not certify that her illness was serious by definition and therefore it was not approved. Shortly thereafter the employee( (who, by the way…
    in intermittent FMLA Comment by mets August 2002
  • We are a county government in NY- our largest union will receive 2% in '03;3% in '04;and 3% in '05.
    in What are your 2003 Salary Increases? Comment by mets November 2002
  • I would issue the employee a final warning that any future absenteeism will result in his/her termination from employment. I would hand deliver this to the employee in the presence of the immediate supervisor and clearly state that the absenteeism h…
    in To much time away from work. Comment by mets October 2002
  • In my former NY company (mfg) we had a policy of pre-employment drug screening, random, post accident and "for cause" testing. This was perfectly legal. But then again, it was administered broadly across-the-board. Think you can identify the positi…
    in Drug Screening in NY Comment by mets October 2002
  • I agree wholeheartedly with Rocky- and the suspension should have been with pay, I feel. It is not a good representation of responsible management there! Good luck!
    in Termination for arrest? Comment by mets October 2002
  • I favor the position that explains to an applicant that another similarly qualified employee was hired. If there are any suggestions for the applicant to improve in any capacity I do not hesitate to offer them- I also advise the applicant, if inter…
    in Do you discuss hiring decisions? Comment by mets October 2002
  • Suggest you call him into your office and review with him your suspicions and what the ramifications could be if true. As with any workplace violation, the fact that a person is doing their job adequately should not interfere with your administerin…
    in alcohol and work Comment by mets July 2002