OSHA has cited Mountain Pure MS and proposed penalties totaling $164,150 following the investigation of a fatal May 24 accident at the company's Magee, Mississippi, facility.
What steps need to be taken when setting up an HR department? Human resources professional Nina Drake, SPHR, Deputy Director, Human Resources, for the City of
Typically, a higher-level manager or human resources practitioner receives a request from a line supervisor to discipline an employee because of an employee's a
While all situations that could occur in the workplace can not possibly be anticipated, the following is a list of things that should be considered.
The following general notice guidelines should be considered if, after consulting with legal counsel, it is determined that a polygraph is appropriate.
Checklist: Harassment Investigation Guide. A guide to harassment investigation
School districts.— All records and references relating to an allegation of a criminal offense committed by a school employee that did not lead to formal charges
This is to inform you that, as part of our procedure for processing your employment application,
The following terms will be useful in stating the duties and responsibilities of jobs. The list will help you avoid using unclear expressions.
Ask who, what, when, where, why and how. Find out if the employee is afraid of retaliation. How does the employee want the problem resolved?
The following questions are designed to guide employers in the initial steps of designing an effective employee complaint policy that will fit the company's cul
A notice that consumer credit checks will be made, and disclosure that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes as part of a preemployment investigation and at any time during your employment.
Organizations seeking to ensure that personnel file information is made accessible to employees and managers while still being properly safeguarded need to adop
The following employer response to an EEOC charge was provided by Stephen J.
After you have selected the applicants you wish to meet with, it pays to plan out the interview in advance.
Although immediate dismissal is unavoidable sometimes, it is not a good practice. Without an investigation, the real facts of the situation could be hidden.
Respecting and protecting privacy rights in terminations is important for managers and supervisors in part because once an employee has been terminated, there m
Employment records routinely maintained by employers, but not specifically listed in the federal requirements, include:
According to a 1999 informal staff opinion letter released by the Federal Trade Commission, employers that hire outside organizations to do investigations had t
Yes.
The transfer of the personnel file of an employee must be effectuated upon the written request of the employee.
A plaintiff is not required to pursue any administrative action or remedy prior to filing suit (Sec. 25-1-29, H. 389, L. 1997, effective August 1, 1997).
Any person or entity violating the New Hire Act of 1997 may be subject to an administrative penalty not to exceed $25 per violation (Sec. 25-11-17).
Criminal penalty.— A person commits the crime of unlawful DNA collection, analysis, retention, or disclosure if the person knowingly collects a DNA sample from