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• We vacationed in Oaxaca, Mexico earlier this year. One evening, we ordered a combination plate for two for dinner. Had no idea what we were getting. I scooped a little of everything on my plate -- one scoop was especially tasty. I even remarked …

  in mexican cricket Comment by Ranger August 2005
• One Italian, one Thai, one Mexican, one American. Can't remember the names! Except for Mr. Smith(?) in Georgetown.

  in My trip to DC Comment by Ranger November 2003
• I'm with you. I haven't attended one of our lunch time showers (wedding or baby) for the 19 years I've been here. However, we do send a group card around to be signed and ask for money to buy a group gift. There's no pressure to sign the card or …

  in showers Comment by Ranger October 2003
• I'm originally from North Adams, next door to Williamstown. Most of my family is still there. Yes, the Berkshires will be beautiful shortly! It's expensive living there though. Now (since 1972) I'm in FLAT Wisconsin.

  in Ready to retire? Comment by Ranger September 2003
• I scored 40 points. Anyone else?

  in Just for fun ~ Which cartoon character are you? Comment by Ranger July 2003
• We had a similar problem with office ee's taking their two paid 9 minute breaks and lumping them together, leaving for a quick paid lunch of 18 minutes (stretched to 20-30 minutes). I just changed the policy stating that "office ee's receive two 9 …

  in lunch hours Comment by Ranger September 2005
• I guess I never thought of a money gift as tacky. Around here (Wisconsin), it seems money is the appropriate thing to do. We usually do send flowers, but this one requested no flowers, and a charity was not named. In this case, I know the money w…

  in Funeral recognition/gifts Comment by Ranger September 2005
• I thought I'd let everyone know what happened. After talking to our employment attorney, I denied leave based on conflicting information on certification form. Ee called me this morning and asked for more information. I explained that his doctor …

  in Suspicious leave request Comment by Ranger October 2005
• I have a question on this subject also. We've always told terminating employees they cannot continue the dental and/or vision plan unless they also continue the health plan (core coverage), although all three are prices separately. Should I be all…

  in MUST WE OFFER? Comment by Ranger December 2003
• You should check your state law. In Wisconsin, we cannot use a felony conviction as a reason not to hire unless the conviction directly relates to the job. E.g., child molester working in a school. Because we are manufacturing, there is virtually…

  in Application - Have you ever been convicted... Comment by Ranger May 2006
• We have a guy who exhibits odd bahvior from time to time. The last one -- he'd go into the men's room to use the urinal and drop his jeans and underwear to the floor. Got complaints from other guys that they don't want to have to see his hairy but…

  in Another crazy bathroom question, what would you do? Comment by Ranger February 2006
• Years ago when I worked in Indianapolis, we had a department appreciation luncheon at a very nice, local restaurant (during working hours). It was the department head's first year with this department. Two employees could not attend the luncheon b…

  in party invitation Comment by Ranger December 2005
• We are a printing and binding company. For some areas (especially bindery and maintenance), we started using the Standard Timing Model by Scientific Management Techniques. It a table-top machine that tests for troubleshooting/mechanical ability wi…

  in Screening test for Mechanical Ability Comment by Ranger November 2005
• Got it. Thank you SO much.

  in 12 Hour Shifts Comment by Ranger October 2005
• This employee had the okay from her supervisor, so I don't feel comfortable disciplining the ee. Even so, I did tell the ee she will not paid for this 18 minutes and that the policy will be rewritten. I have talked to the supervisor and it will no…

  in Paid break when ee not even here Comment by Ranger July 2005
• [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-30-05 AT 01:33PM (CST)[/font][br][br]We also have an employee in manufacturing with this condition. After complaints, we told him he was required to cover up any oozing patches of skin while at work.…

  in Seeping Psoriasis as Disability?? Comment by Ranger June 2005
• Please clear up something for me. I thought FMLA applied to minor children, not adult children. Have I been wrong for years? (Luckily anyone who has requested leave for an adult child wasn't otherwise eligible.)

  in Give her an out? Comment by Ranger February 2004
• Too bad! i've lost only 1 case in 19 years. And then, it was because we termed someone for performance reasons and hadn't given him a warning to improve or lose his job. I personally attend every hearing. Usually the former ee has no "evidence" …

  in Unemployment Ridiculousness Comment by Ranger January 2004
• I'm in Wisconsin also. The $3.00 garnishment fee is taken off the amount due the creditor. For instance, if the 20% due equals $153.00, only $150.00 is sent to the creditor and the employer (or in your case, your payroll service) keeps the $3.00. …

  in Garnishment Fee Comment by Ranger August 2003
• "Him" is a her. Look out, Don. I just may have to challenge you someday.

  in No RTW slip since he used vacation time? Comment by Ranger July 2003
• We are a manufacturing company, and allow employees to substitute vacation if they have no sick days accrued. Regardless of what you call it or how you are paid (or not paid)for it, we require a RTW note for all hospital stays, injuries (work-relat…

  in No RTW slip since he used vacation time? Comment by Ranger July 2003