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  • Hello, All... We have also recently had an employee disclose their HIV + status to us, regrettably as we were doing a 'Final Warning' for excessive missed time. We will be providing this employee with our FMLA paperwork, to protect future missed t…
    in HIV positive Comment by Lori Perdue February 2002
  • Hello, All... We too have a similar situation. Some Background: Our Janitor has had several WC issues lately (can't lift - hurt back... problems with cleaning solutions...eyes itch... ) There is probably 50% viability to his claims, as he has a re…
    in Unable to perform duties Comment by Lori Perdue May 2002
  • Hi, All... We have a troublesome, mediocre employee that knows how to 'work the system' and stay JUST INSIDE of termination policies. She does indeed have some health concerns, and several months ago, I presented & went over FMLA paperwork, in…
    in Employee refuses to return Paperwork Comment by Lori Perdue October 2001
  • Hello, All... I have an Employee that completed her FMLA Paperwork in March for reasons relating to her own serious health concerns. She was absent 10 days, then returned to work with a Dr's release. She was recently in an auto accident and she e…
    in FMLA Confusion Comment by Lori Perdue September 2001
  • Thanks, everyone, for your supportive words. It's good to know others are in the same "hot-environment" boat that we're in! This morming, I ran by the Wal-Mart, and got extra bottled water, Icy-Pops & Power-Ade!!! Today will be 90+ so we'll …
    in Summer-time warehouse conditions Comment by Lori Perdue June 2002
  • Unfortunately -- Been There, Done THAT. For the past several years, we have tried to allow shorts, making the 'to the fingertips' rule etc... We have sent people home. We have written people up. Everything short of termination. There is so much …
    in Summer-time warehouse conditions Comment by Lori Perdue June 2002
  • Carol, Thanks for the reply... we will be supplying the uniform (either through buying a few sets for each employee... or leasing with a pick up/drop off service...) We'll have to make it clear that this is not optional, but a job requirement - w…
    in Implementing "Uniforms" into Dress Code... Comment by Lori Perdue March 2002
  • James, After a bit more www-digging, I did indeed discover it was a state mandate, from Mass, I believe. We're a Maryland business, so it does not apply to us. Thanks for the reply... Lori
    in "Small Necessities" Leave Law... Comment by Lori Perdue August 2001
  • We've had the best luck in having our parties at a bar / restaurant. We used to give two drink tickets, and unlimited soft beverages. But then, we found the non-drinkers were giving - or SELLING - their un-used tix to the drinkers! Geeez! This ti…
    in Alcohol at Company Party Comment by Lori Perdue November 2001
  • Thanks for the speedy reply! It's terrific to have such an amazing resource! Sometimes in HR, you feel like you're the only one on the island --- it's nice to be reminded that WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!! Thanks Again & Take Care... Lori
    in WARN Act Comment by Lori Perdue November 2001
  • Hola! Your reply to a previous question was helpful. I had a situation in our Mfg Production Warehouse that played out as follows: We have several employees that speak English & Spanish - both very fluently. These ladies were talking on the …
    in Hiring Non-English Speaking Employees Comment by Lori Perdue September 2001