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No. 1
Spring 1999

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General Handbook
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- Tread Lightly!
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line Work Place Tips
- Short Reminders
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line You Can Prevent Liability
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Workplace Conflicts
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line Audits May Help Prevent
Law Suits

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line UPS - Follow up Report,
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button Work Place Tips - Short Reminders

Workplace Video Surveillance

  • Employees must know exactly which areas are under observation.
  • The cameras should be in plain view, or disclosed to employees.
  • Have a written policy setting out which areas are under surveillance and which supervisors are authorized to view surveillance tapes. Make the policy as restrictive as possible in the viewing of tapes.

Interviewing

  • You should not ask job applicants or candidates questions bearing on their physical and mental health unless the applicant offers up their disability.
  • You cannot ask how many sick days a job applicant took at his or her last job.
  • Do not ask whether he or she has filed a workers' compensation claim... unless you like to invite trouble.
  • In Washington State once a disability is known you should ask if an accommodation is needed.

Perceived disabilities

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act, and most state laws, also covers persons who are not actually disabled.
  • If people are treated unfairly because an employer perceives them to be disabled. .. even though they are not disabled.
  • For example: the ADA would apply to discrimination against a worker who is HIV- positive but has no symptoms of the disease.

Job listings

  • Avoid terms that suggest gender or age preferences, including "girl Friday," "entry level,   busboy   energetic," or "front desk appearance."

Letting An Employee Go

  • Make thorough preparations before firing an employee.
  • If the employee is surprised, you haven't done your job of giving a warning.
  • Don't mix the good with the bad.
  • Don't talk about the situation - no matter how the employee attempts to egg you into it.
  • Be ready to be angry..(and don't be).
  • Call for a phone conference to help you prepare for the meeting with the employee.

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