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I will take questions about EEOC complaints, ADA, FMLA and most Human Resource issues. I am an expert in the Railway Labor Act and collective bargaining agreements
35 Years in the Rail Industry, the last 19 in Senior Management. Lead negotiator for the Company in collective bargaining talks with 3 different unions covering 9 different agreements
BA in Psychology, University of North Florida Professional in Human Resources Senior Professional in Human Resources
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| barbara | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thankyou it was helpfull |
| Scott | 10/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for helping with this situation ..... |
| Amy | 10/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Richard | 09/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, very wise advice! |
| Viet | 08/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Barbara: There is nothing illegal about their requesting a Dr.'s note That said, I would have my Doctor write a letter saying he is actively treating me for XXX medical condition and bring the same
David: Absent a collective bargaining agreement or employment agreement that addresses the issue, most employers will pay the rate in effect when the payout is made, not the amount in effect when it
Amy: They can do this only if they do this to others who are out for similar or other medical reasons. There is a law called the Pregnancy Discrimination Act that protects employees from discrimination
Broken: FMLA provides for leave for medical issues. In order to qualify, your Doctor must fill out certain forms about your medical needs. These forms are submitted to your Human Resource dept and
Nancy: Presuming the company is covered by FMLA, and I have attached the site that will help you determine this, and presuming your Mom qualifies, she is entitled to 12 weeks leave to care for her husband
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