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  • This is the first I have heard of this application. We currently operate in four Midwest states -- Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Is anyone aware of any state laws that would preclude this?
    in Salaried Non-Exempt Comment by Dottie February 2002
  • This topic is very timely for me. I have a similar situation. Ours is with a Department Head whose department is exceeding expectations in generating revenue, but I have had complaints from seven of her nine staff members about her "screaming" and…
    in Problem Supervisor Comment by Dottie December 2001
  • One suggestion, before actually hiring this person, you may want to examine any current policies you have in writing regarding holiday pay, and possibly draft an update that would set criteria for receiving it. Our company routinely hires temporary…
    in Full time temporary position - Holiday Pay? Comment by Dottie September 2001
  • We had just such a situation this past year. A number of front line employees, who were used to socializing together off the job, had a party at the apartment of one of the employees. After most of the people left the party, one employee allegedly…
    in Does it matter where the harassment takes place? Comment by Dottie September 2001
  • Margaret -- Thank you for your offer. We do have a policy in our handbook under "Employee Attitude" that states: Staff members are not to be involved in malicious or idle gossip which is detrimental to other employees, members, guests, or (our com…
    in Indemnifying employees Comment by Dottie August 2001
  • I want to thank all of you. The points and suggestions you have made have been very sound and a big help. It hadn't occurred to me whether or not we had cautioned anyone else about discussing other personal matters -- this will help me look at our…
    in HIV positive employee with big mouth Comment by Dottie July 2001
  • I'm with Frenchie -- I used to try reading work material at night -- then had a hard time getting to sleep. Now I'm reading books on gardening -- my new favorite hobby!
    in nightstand---what are you reading? Comment by Dottie July 2001
  • This is a recurring problem. The usual scenario is that HR is contacted when the supervisor/manager has reached the end of his/her rope with the employee and wants to fire them. When HR asks if any documentation of counseling/disciplinary meetings…
    in Firing Fears Comment by Dottie July 2001
  • TO: Lab Thank you. It sounded like dangerous territory to me, but I had never actually seen legislation pertaining to this particular topic. This gives me more than a gut feeling with which to respond to the manager who raised the question.
    in Hiring discrimination based on smoking Comment by Dottie May 2001