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In an article published on March 24, we presented "The Six Key Elements of a Drug Abuse Prevention Program." One of these elements is drug testing. As a follow-up to that article, we are going to post two articles this week on whether or not to implement a drug testing program. The first article will present six reasons why companies implement ...

This Employment Application form is used to capture a prospective employee’s personal and professional information at a glance. It seeks the name, address, type of work desired, previous work experience, military service history, education, and references. It states that the Company may conduct a background investigation,and releases the Company from any liability resulting from such investigation. It also states that there ...

This Disciplinary Action form is used by an employer to document a warning to an employee for his or her unsatisfactory performance. It details the shortcomings and clearly states consequences for non improvement or recurrence. It is signed by both the employer and the employee being warned. Disciplinary Action Form Date: ____________________ Name: _________________________________ Dept.: __________________________________ Disciplinary Action: Verbal__Written__Written & Suspension ...

This Employee Separation form is used to document a terminating employee’s name and identification details, reason(s) for terminating, and effective date. It also documents the appointment details of a confidential Exit Interview scheduled with a representative of the Human Resources. It serves as a checklist for termination of other HR and payroll benefits and deductions. Employee Separation Date: __________________ Employee: ______________________________________ ...

This Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Self-Identification form serves to fulfill the governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. This is a voluntary self-identification form used to collect confidential gender and ethnic information. All information collected is kept strictly confidential and is completely voluntary. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Self-Identification Form Qualified applicants are considered for ...

This Family and Medical Leave Request form documents an employee’s request for time off for family or medical leave purposes. Employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain medical or family needs. Eligibility is based on time worked, work schedule, and other factors. Advance notice is required. The employer reserves the right to deny/postpone leave ...

This article is the last in a short series of articles we have written on drug testing in the workplace. If you have not had the opportunity to read the previous articles, here are the titles and links. The Six Key Elements Of A Drug Abuse Prevention Program Drug Testing In The Workplace...Six Reasons Why Companies Do It. Drug Testing In ...

Q. How will the new law help people who currently have health insurance through their employer and who want to change jobs? A. Currently some plans do not cover pre-existing medical conditions. HIPAA limits this practice so that most plans cover an individual’s pre-existing condition after 12 months. If at the time you change jobs you already have 12 months of ...

Q. Do citizens and nationals of the United States need to prove they are eligible to work? A. Yes. While citizens and nationals of the United States are automatically eligible for employment, they too must present the required documents and complete an I-9 Form. Q. Does an employer need to complete an I-9 for everyone who applies for a job? A. ...

_The **Child Care/Dependent Care** policy states that the Company seeks to provide an environment that allows an employee to enjoy work and not be distracted by concerns about dependents. The Company expects all employees to be at work unless the employee or a dependent is ill. This policy outlines the employees’ options for dealing with a dependent that is ill or ...

The **Drugs and Alcohol policy** documents the company’s intention to maintain its property and to provide a drug-free work environment that is both safe for its employees, including others having business with the Company or on Company property, and conducive to efficient and productive work standards. This policy restricts certain items and substances from being brought on or being present on ...

_The **Electronic Mail (e-mail) policy** covers the employee training to use the e-mail system, appropriate/inappropriate use of e-mail, the confidentiality, retention, courtesy, security, review, privacy, discipline, monitoring, and other related topics._ h4. Subject: Electronic Mail h4. Organization: Anonymous h4. Example of: Standard Policy h4. Training. Before employees are permitted to use the electronic mail system they must complete the training course. ...

_The **Emergencies policy** posts the local emergency phone numbers for fire, police, and ambulance. It also states what to do in the event of a medical emergency. It covers the use of elevators in emergencies and bad weather. Your company can tailor this information to better fit its line of business._ h4. Subject: Emergencies h4. Organization: Anonymous h4. Example of: Standard ...

_The **Employment at Will/Applications policy** is an affirmation by the employer, as well as the employee, that either has the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without cause; and that no offer of employment is valid unless made in writing and signed by the Company president and the perspective employee._ h4. Subject: Employment at Will/Applications h4. Organization: Anonymous ...

_The **Leave Bank policy** allows employees to donate accumulated paid time off (PTO) for use by other employees whose sick and other paid leave has been exhausted. It documents the procedures for granting of leave bank days, administrative procedures, eligibility of employees, donation of leave, and general rules. The company may, at any time, discontinue the leave bank. All days remaining ...

_The **Matching Charitable Gifts policy** states that the program is open to all employees and is intended to recognize and support the important work of nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to encourage and match employees’ charitable contributions to qualified organizations. It lists the eligible and ineligible organizations/donations, the minimum and maximum gifts, as well as the gift criteria._ h4. Subject: ...

_The **Orientation policy** is designed to welcome each new employee and make them part of the team from the first day. It seeks to do everything to make the new employee’s adjustment to the job and to the work environment as rapid and pleasant as possible. After hiring, there are two phases of orientation: Phase I—Human Resources Department and Phase II—Supervisors. ...

_The **Performance Appraisal policy** goal is to provide an objective, consistent, and uniform way to gauge and improve each employee’s on-the-job performance using objective criteria; to develop each employee’s potential for career development; and to provide an opportunity for the employee to discuss job problems and interests with his or her supervisor. It sets the criteria used for the review and ...

_The **Privacy policy** explains that employees are not to have any expectation of privacy with respect to any material on company or client property. It further explains privacy as it relates to computer, e-mail, voice mail, facsimiles, and the like._ h4. Subject: Privacy h4. Organization: Anonymous h4. Example of: Standard Policy Employees are expected to make use of company or client ...

What is a Retention Tool Kit? A retention tool kit is a collection of tools and ideas that you use to keep your employees engaged, benefitted, and on your team for longer periods of time. Did you know that the cost to replace an employee who leaves is 50 percent of that person's salary? What do we need to do? Build ...