Comments for The Word on Employment Law

Comment on What’s In A Name? by Shirley

Shirley — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:57:49 +0000

Well-said! Unfortunately, the Lords Of Style, Education, Respect and Symantics seem to have blinders on, or metal hats perhaps, which impede clear understanding.

Comment on HR Manager Sentenced for Immigration Offenses by red apples

red apples — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:38:48 +0000

Interestingly understanding the above post everyone will resonate with this as it’s true and its pleasant to see an op telling for all to see to review

Comment on OSHA’s Applicability to NFL by seth

seth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:24:40 +0000

OSHA does not currently have any standards regarding ergonomics so they aren’t too busy with something they have no stake in. Just an fyi.

Comment on Retaliation Claims Increase by Henry Guglietti

Henry Guglietti — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:44:09 +0000

Very informative, in particular your note regarding “due diligence” as this was not brought forth in numerous other articles I’ve read regarding “retaliation” relative to whistle blowing and or raising issues regarding illegal employment activities.

Thank you so much!
Henry Guglietti

Comment on Roto-Rooter Undercover Boss by Roto-Rooter Employee

Roto-Rooter Employee — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:37:20 +0000

I am an employee of Roto-Rooter and was with the company when this show aired. When we first heard that we were going to be on Undercover Boss, I was excited that maybe the COO would see the need for improvement regarding company policies and ways to benefit their employees working conditions. I was a bit upset to see that all the show did was benefit the lives of 4-5 employees regarding their personal lives and no so much with their work lives. In my opinion, it was all just a publicity/ratings stunt that increased business until the novelty wore off. I enjoy my employment with the company, but I think if the COO wanted to really see what was going on in the company, he failed miserably.

Comment on There’s An App for That by hlegg

hlegg — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:23:38 +0000

This app give employees a means to keep their own time records, apart, perhaps, from what their employers are keeping. While I supposed the app would also allow you to keep time for someone else (as the phone does not know who you are keeping records for), your question really goes beyond that. All employers have an obligation under the federal wage and hour laws to keep accurate records of time worked by their non-exempt employees and to pay them appropriately for all time worked. If you do not feel this is happening, either because employees are not recording time accurately or because supervisors are telling employees to not record time properly, you should let someone within the organization know – usually this is someone in HR, but if you are unionized, your union representative should be able to provide you guidance.

Comment on There’s An App for That by Holly

Holly — Sat, 28 May 2011 02:16:57 +0000

Is this saying any employee has the right to keep notes on other employees who might not be reporting time accurately?

I am having a problem where we are being told by our supervisor to report working longer days that we actually work.

Oddly I am union and state employed. On top of that HR says they have to say what is correct, but they will turn a blind eye?

Maybe it seems strange, but I would rather have everyone work true 8 hrs, which is 81/2 with lunch and breaks, than be working 7.5 and defrauding the public.

Comment on Cronyism by Any Other Word by Mary Duran

Mary Duran — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:50:04 +0000

I haven’t seen any blogs/reviews etc. since Febryary 11. Did you change the web site? I don’t want to miss out.

Mary

Comment on HR Song of the Week: Remedy by John Phillips

John Phillips — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:34:29 +0000

Magnificent!

John

Comment on What can we get ya? by E.

E. — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:01:12 +0000

Ok boys, let’s see what ya got.

There were some huge fans of John’s and E. was one. Get busy and try to fill those shoes. Probably will take four of you.