Hi Everybody, I am kind of new to this group.I should say old will be better a word.I was previously subscribed to the group but then lost touch with what was...
Vineet, Seems to me if you have them on your 401(K) plan, then they must be on your payroll (otherwise how could you take deductions for their contributions?)...
I sure hope someone can help me.... I just found out that an employee took home 25 employee files from the office, didn't ask permission, and didn't tell any...
Jennifer, I'm sure that there are all sorts of issues regarding the possibility of the potential of a non-exempt employee working at home on their "day off,"...
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Sorry Gary, I would humbly suggest that you're off base on this one. Regardless of the legislative jurisdiction you're in, employee files are highly...
HUGHES, Robert
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Nov 3, 2003 1:35 pm
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I agree with Bob in that the employee used very bad judgment. Whether or not this should involve punishment depends on what kind of published policy there is...
arias24@...
Nov 3, 2003 1:43 pm
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I'm with you on this. It was an incredibly stupid thing to do and the Company has been put at great risk. At the very least I would sit and talk with her....
ROSEANNE MACDONALD
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Nov 3, 2003 1:48 pm
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Hello, I am currently taking an HR course and I am looking for some information for my final paper assignment. The assignment is to take an organization and...
I agree with Bob. Employee files should be kept under lock and key, and should not even be removed from the HR area, much less taken home. "HUGHES, Robert"...
Just to add another thought to the issue. The Administrator has the responsibility to take disciplinary action. If the Administrator does nothing he/she has...
Paul Salerno
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Nov 3, 2003 5:22 pm
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Paul, If "the person who took the files home has no concept of the duties of the record keepers." should the Administrator be subject to disciplinary action? ...
We are a day trading company, and our brokers receive commission on accounts they set up. I have one broker who just went out on FMLA leave and will probably...
For my 2 cents And on the bigger picture who left the files unlocked and available for someone to take them??? Seems that both people should be subject to ...
Bob... To the extent that the Administrator failed to train and coach the EE they need to take responsibility (if that is the case). Protecting the HR ...
Paul Salerno
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Nov 3, 2003 6:23 pm
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If I may piggyback on this question: If an employee is paid on commission only, what do you base life insurance and pension contribution on? Is ee exempt?...
Janet Garber
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Nov 3, 2003 6:52 pm
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I happened to receive a private message from Jennifer late last night in reply to my original post. As usual, there is a lot more going on than we heard about...
interesting discussion. i agree with much of gary's comments. in one of my former lives, i was privileged to be promoted from my hr representative position to...
Dr. L. Short (415.850...
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Nov 3, 2003 7:53 pm
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I second the notion raised here about training. With the huge problem of Identity Theft, we must be extremely vigilant to be certain that employees are...
In response to those who are forming a human shield for the poor employee, just suppose the ee really wanted the files to access personal information for bad...
Whether intentional or accidental, the unauthorized disclosure of information contained in personnel files can result in an invasion of privacy, defamation,...
HUGHES, Robert
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Nov 3, 2003 8:58 pm
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I really do not feel the employee in question needs discipline. She does, however, require training on what is expected of HR personnel with "Privacy of...
ROSEANNE MACDONALD
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Nov 3, 2003 9:29 pm
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Interesting topic. Interesting responses. And, It sounded so mundane that I didn't even bother to read any of the messages until now. Let me give you my...
I am curious to learn how others have dealt w/ language barrier issues in the workplace. I work in a healthcare setting. We have recently hired some...
Hi - I'm looking for an Ice Breaker that I can do for about 45-50 people. We will begin the icebreaker as people arrive for our holiday party. We all work...
Vidal, Susan, HR
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Nov 4, 2003 1:01 am
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Bob, Interesting that you should mention the National Loyalty Study. First, let's be fairly clear what they are measuring with the figure you cited (62%); it...
We$B!G(Bve conducted new hire orientation in languages other than English. We identified managers/supervisors who wanted to perfect their training skills...
Yes, by all means let us be clear, Gary. My comment was made in the context of the discussion on the confidentiality of employee records. My comment was not...
HUGHES, Robert
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Nov 4, 2003 1:08 pm
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Robert, I think that the answer to your question would depend upon the culture in the organization. Do we have a culture of problem-solving and trust or one...
I have to agree with Max on this. As someone who until recently has traveled extensively for my job as an HR generalist, it was common for me to take...
