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I was laid off last week and still have not received my last check. Shouldn't I have received my last check within 72 hours?

Can a 'written warning' not placed in your personnel file (kept by your manager) be used in any future discussions wherein the manager who issued and kept the riprimand use it as a reference?

One of our flex Benefits is the ability to purchase an additional week of vacation. The company policy is that I have to use earned/accrued vacation before I can use purchased vacation. If I am unable to use the paid vacation it becomes lost. Is it legal in this policy to not allow me to sell back the purchased vacation instead of loosing it?

It is appropriate for a CFO to ask an employee the reason for doctor's appointments?

I asked to have my health insurance fully paid for by my company during my annual review and the answer I got was that I had inside information (I post Accounts Payable) and therefore the answer is no.

I arrived in Canada about a year ago and started with factory jobs which was like temporary arrangement for a newcomer like me. I did my Masters in Public Management from India and have about 14 years of job experience in multi-national companies. Now I have enrolled for HR Admin from Humber College alongwith Co-op training from a Learning Centre in Mississauga, as temporary factory jobs are not my area of work. Please advice whether is it a appropriate move to upgrade my credentials and will I be getting the desired job in my area of work after completing the course and Co-op training as well?

I know of someone who has a very pretentious manager who mentioned in a big meeting the other day about how this person makes more than she does (the manager). Is that acceptable for a manager to mention within a meeting among this persons' co-workers? What are the likely repercussions of the co-workers hearing that this person makes more than his manager? How could he avoid being in the salary spotlight among peers?

I have done MBA specialization in HR and have work experience of over 2 years and looking for an opportunity in US. I would like to know whether I have to be certified in HR to get a job. If so how do I enroll myself for HR certifications.

My husband has been out of work for 3 years raising our son, and he has now decided he would like to re-enter the workforce. How does he overcome the the negative impression that most employers have about a father being a stay at home dad.

How do I obtain copies of my W2's from the last 3 years?

Can I provide information about a past employee at an attorney's request?

I am currently in school (college) and my class is HR management. Our group was given a scenerio and I was hoping we could get some advice on what to do. We (our group) is merging two depts. Purchasing and Shipping & Recieving. Our goal is to eliminate 20% of the 105 emplyoees, 75% caucasion male, 11 disabled, 9 over the age of 40, 8 single female. We have 2 directors, 2 managers and 5 supervisors. We can do anything we want to get this task done. I know we have to consider EEOC, ADA and besides we have to add an IT dept. with 10 people. Any suggestions on where to start with this project? I know this is real vague but any suggestions would be helpful, do we start with Management, can we retrain for the IT dept?

I have over one year and six months of experience in allocations process of HR in India. I have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engg. and MBA in Marketing - HR(Dual Specialization). To continue my career in the HR field, which HR process should I next focus on?

I am a newcomer to Canada. I have had over one year and six months of experience as a Recruiter in India. I have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electronics and communication. To continue my career in the HR field, does my experience has any weight or do I need to get a HR Diploma/Certifications here in Canada? If so, what is the best way?

I resigned four years ago. I had a great work history, but my employer will only verify employment dates. Company policy also states that recommendations are prohibited and questions about references should be directed to HR. Since I resigned, I have filled out hundreds of applications and received only a handful of calls. Temp agencies have been fairly ineffective or reluctant to touch me because of my reference situation. How can I get in the door? I am applying for bank teller jobs now and still getting nothing back.

How can you get a copy of your W2"s from an out of state employer?

How long are we supposed to keep W2's on file for past employees?

What kinds of questions are normally asked to employees regarding absenteeism?

What should be an appropriate answer for reason to change job?

Where might I be able to best learn skills in Return To Work?

I know that current employees must have access to their personnel files in HR, are they allowed to take photocopies of their file? Does this also apply to terminated employees?

If I am a newcomer, how can I get a job if I don't have Canadian experience and I can't find work for a technician or assembler on the plant.

If I am asked what is my weakness, how do I end it up with a positive note?

Is a Human Resources Diploma enough in today's job market?

I am looking for a change in HR as I've completed my MBA in HR. The most common question asked to me is "Why do I want to move to HR", or "What intersts you the most in HR that you have chosen this as a career?" I really do not know how to answer this question - if you could help me with this?

What would be the qualifications for an Recruitment Officer. In short what education and work experience are employers asking for when posting for recruitment officers.

I would like to know more about how large organizations with presence in multiple countries can be restructured in the HR function?

"Where can I find a test to tell me what I am best suited for in the work field. Have been in the same) industry for 32 yrs I am burnt out and want to change Please help if you can."

"What are the legal and financial implications of retaining seasonal staff rather than replacing them?"

Where do I find local, relevant salary data?

How Do I Ensure I'm Hiring the Best Employee For My Organization?

We've been hearing the term "change management" for years now. Haven't organizations already adapted to their restructuring and organizational changes yet?

"Where would I find information on developing a military leave policy to accommodate reservists on our staff, and are there any benefits to our company to doing this?"

 

 

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