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Thomas R. Ballas

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer most HR and labor relation’s questions for managers or employees. What are your rights under FMLA? How do HR managers administer FMLA? Please help me develop an incentive bonus plan for management employees. I cannot answer legal questions.

Experience in the area

Senior Human Resource/Labor Relations Manager for a regional railroad, specializing in the Railway Labor Act, which covers the rail and airline industry. I have sixteen years experience in the field. I hold the PHR and SPHR Certifications from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). I now am the owner of Railway Labor Act Consulting, LLC.

Organizations

Former Chairman, St. Johns County (FL) Red Cross Chapter. Member of Society of Human Resource Management, (SHRM)

Education/Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, minor in Political Science from University of North Florida, Jacksonvile, FL

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
LeTread	11/11/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you Mr. Ballas, I really appreciate .....
Aaron	11/06/09	10	10	10	10
Donald	08/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your great service. Donald
Donald	08/18/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you Mr. Ballas! I will do .....
dave	05/22/09	10	10	10	10	thank you for your answer

Recent Answers from Thomas R. Ballas

2009-11-10 Disability discrimination issue:

LeTread: Discrimination cases are settled on a case by case basis, according to the facts of the case, and the expense of defending the lawsuit. Some management teams are prone to settle faster than

2009-09-14 Fmla question:

Jeanine: The short answer is it depends on how the company handles FMLA. Companies may place employees on FMLA if Management wishes, and in this case, it sounds as though they may want him to be covered

2009-09-03 FMLA harassment at work:

Tina: If you qualify for FMLA, you should request an intermittent FMLA to cover your Dr. appointments. After you receive approval for the leave you have the protection of the Act. Unless you request

2009-08-25 FMLA issue:

Donald: If you qualify for FMLA and are the primary caretaker for your child, you can go on FMLA. That will not make you eligible for unemployment, as you remain employed, merely on leave. The fact

2009-08-17 false positive drug test:

Donald: Most labs that perform drug tests have rigid procedures that include a split sample, where the split the urine sample in order to have something to test again in case of a positive. If I were

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