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  • [quote user="pammcconnell"] [quote user="hr_gmc"] PUBLIC place and is entirely appropriate (no dancing, touching, or other inappropriate behavior that would create an uncomfortable environment), [/quote] I think that is still a bit constricting.  …
    in Write ups and "fraternization". Some questions I badly need answered. Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • Of course, right after I post, I remember another point.   As long as the "fraternization" is in a PUBLIC place and is entirely appropriate (no dancing, touching, or other inappropriate behavior that would create an uncomfortable environment), then …
    in Write ups and "fraternization". Some questions I badly need answered. Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • Distinctly male? Now what is THAT supposed to mean??? [:)] If I were an attorney presenting the anti-fraternization to a jury, I would make the argument along these lines: "So XYZ Inc fully expects my client to get up in the middle of a meal or a d…
    in Write ups and "fraternization". Some questions I badly need answered. Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • INCOMING!!! (maybe) http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/2008/gustav.html?nav=3&#navbar?from=hurricane_tracker
    in Those in TX Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • I happened to be watching MSNBC the morning the "storm" came on shore. The anchor was absolutely disappointed when interviewing their person live in Galveston. The conversation went something like this: Anchor: Ted, can you hear us over the storm ok…
    in Those in TX Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • I'm with a business on the north east side of town close to I-35 and Judson Rd. My lawn would surely appreciate another hurricane since Edouard was such a disappointment. Dolly gave my house about 2 inches of rain so that was a welcome relief. I'm n…
    in Those in TX Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • Hey SubGrapHR, where in San Antonio are you located?
    in Those in TX Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • Also live and work in San Antonio. It seems like Edouard really fizzled out once it made landfall. Earlier predictions were for 1-3 inches of rain down here...now they say MAYBE 1/2 an inch in some areas. I heard that the BCS area over to Austin was…
    in Those in TX Comment by hr_gmc August 2008
  • I have bookmarked http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationList.aspx.   Here you can just click on any country in the world and it pulls up the information for you. The CDC is the way to go.  
    in International Vaccinations Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • The last company I worked for was rather large (1200 employees) so I don't know how this will apply to you. We liked to use a "double whammy" approach. First, we sent out a massive email to all employees. This email covered the policy and our concer…
    in Timeclock Honesty Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • PLEASE make sure you meet the requirements before applying to take the exam. I have seen too many others who made the mistake of signing up, only to find out they didn't qualify. From the HRCI website: "Students and recent graduates who are within t…
    in Advice for someone pursuing a PHR Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • ANYTHING related to retirement, pensions, or severence pay is a real attention grabber for me....wow I sound like a nerd now.
    in Topics to Cover in an HR Summit - Ideas? Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • I think I'm going to start stocking up on paper now and beat the rush. I think another 10,000 sheets should cover this.
    in Something Governmental This Way Comes... Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • We had a similar "policy". The offender who burned the popcorn faced Eternal Humiliation in the face of his/her co-workers, but nothing more serious than that. We did have one case where the same person burned the popcorn repeatedly, but all that wa…
    in Popcorn in your office Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • Dyslexia being covered by the ADA is tricky at best. It truly depends on the severity of the condition. I found this online, "in Bartlett v. New York State Board of Law Examiners, the Second Circuit ruled that, because of her dyslexia, the applicant…
    in Is Dyslexia covered under ADA? Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • You might begin with the magic question. "Is there anything about you or your personal life that you think I should know about that could interfere with your ability to perform your job properly or safely?"    That has to be one of my all time favo…
    in Medical Question Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • My current night time reading consists of two books: The Essential Guide to Employment Laws by Lisa Guerin and Amy Delpo The Employer's Legal Handbook by Fred S. Steingold (from Nolo) Not exactly Tom Clancy or Michael Crichton, but it holds my inter…
    in Looking for book suggestions Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • "with conditions that cleanliness was a must...grooming and bathing a must."  Warning! Danger Will Robinson! Danger! What conditions? Is this laid out in a contract somewhere? Can you define "a must" when it comes to grooming and bathing? Does that…
    in Poor Hygeine Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • I can't speak much to the "general appearance" part without more details. What do you mean he doesn't keep it up? Doesn't tuck his shirt in or comes to work with large holes in his pants? As for the odor part, you have to be careful with this. Does…
    in Poor Hygeine Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • I didn't see anything in the Florida law books about sick or vacation time when I posted. Did I miss something?
    in Decreasing Vacation/Sick time alottment Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • From a legal standpoint, this is fine to do. Taking away the third day of sick leave raises an eyebrow on this side of the keyboard, but technically speaking, it's still ok. However, I find it alarming that these benefits are so low and about to get…
    in Decreasing Vacation/Sick time alottment Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • I worked for a company that had a similar policy, but with one twist. Working 4 ten hour days was strictly optional. Our HR guru realized that it works out for some, and drives others crazy. Therefore, if the employee's manager approved and their pr…
    in Four ten hour days Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • While TXHRGuy is correct (as usual), I would have to give one piece of crucial advice that has saved my job, my career, and my marriage.   You fight the fights that are worth fighting! Is this your brain child for several years that will save the c…
    in Sticky situation Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • If the hard hats belong to the companies, that's one thing. However, 2302(b) of Title 5 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) states that you cannot coerce the political activity of any person. I would advise caution when proceeding with this.
    in political stickers on hard hats? Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • From experience (both as a seeker and poster of jobs), I see that a PHR/SPHR/GPHR is having an increasing importance in the field. Many businesses now have that a PHR is a plus or even required for higher paying/responsibility jobs.  I like to thin…
    in What is the benefit of PHRM? Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • It has begun! http://www.chron.com/databases/publicemployeepay.html?&RecordID=&PageID=2&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=1&CPIsortType=asc&CPIorderby=TOTAL   I've always wanted to know what a library assistant makes in Houston and WHO TH…
    in Italy publishes every citizens' earnings Comment by hr_gmc July 2008
  • Call me an over-achiever, but I don't feel like waiting for 2009 to roll around to get started on this.  Here's a rough draft of the policy I have written up. I'll be submitting this to corporate officers later next week after I do some tweaking and…
    in Genetic Information Law Comment by hr_gmc June 2008
  • I don't think it can be avoided, but certainly not for some time. This is such a new concept (flex schedules have been around since the Dawn of Time, but mandating 4 day work weeks is different) that it will be interesting to see how Utah and others…
    in Cost-cutting ideas Comment by hr_gmc July 2008