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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.

Experience in the area

I have 36 years experience in the rail industry, 16 as the lead company negotiator for all Section Six talks.

Education/Credentials

BA in Psychology, PHR and SPHR Certifications.

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Robert11/20/0910101010Thank you. I've been reading up on .....
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D.11/20/0910101010Understood. Thank you very much. Denise
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Recent Answers from Thomas R. Ballas

2009-11-22 Customer service employee rights:

Leslie: I would seek advice from your Supervisor on company policy regarding how you should react to abusive customers. I suspect they have a policy of excusing yourself and seeking you Supervisor

2009-11-21 days in a 40hr work week:

Mary: Here is a link that says they cannot make you work on a Sunday, depending on what type of work you do. Hope this helps. http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdterminal%26L=4%26L0=Home%26L1=Workers+and+Unions

2009-11-21 Employer refusal:

Michelle: I depends on the details of the alleged incident. If you have been harmed by the allegation and they have not handled the incident as they would any other similar incident, you may have a

2009-11-20 Direct Deposit:

Martha: They should be available to the employees on the pay day, which is different than mailing them on pay day. That said, since I do not see where MS legislates the frequency of pay days, the company

2009-11-20 employee taking unpaid vacation:

Mary: You employ the person, and unless there is a employment contract or union agreement that binds you otherwise you can certainly instruct the person that vacation, paid or otherwise, is not allowed

 

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