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Learn about key aspects of employee relations including performance appraisals, development plans, counseling, disciplinary policies, hiring procedures, investigations, and closing thoughts on responsibilities and liabilities.
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P.O. Box 1584 Apple Valley, CA 92307 760-247-3303 www.erma.com
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Keys to Effective Management
Performance Appraisals • Development Plans • “Two Way” Appraisals • 3 X 5 System Phone/PDA • The “Halo” Effect • “Attitude” • “Personality” • Measurements
The Real Story • Appraisals aren’t about being Santa • Objective vs. Subjective • Should contain both positive and negative events • Key to documentation requirements
COUNSELING • Always Private • Always Objective • Address Training Issues • Address First Time Events • Address Changes to Job • Used to Motivate Employee • May or May Not Be Documented
Disciplinary Interview • Always Private • Always Documented • To Correct Behavior • To Enforce Company Policy • To Suspend • To Terminate
Disciplinary Policy • Intentionally Vague • Provides More Options • Includes Human Resources or Senior Management • Actions Always Reviewed
HIRING • Hiring Procedures • Human Resource’s Role • Manager’s Role • Documentation • Dispositions – Reasons for Not Hiring
Acceptable Dispositions • Not Eligible for Rehire • Poor Work History • Schedule Restrictions • Unable to Contact • Unable to Verify Work History • Unsatisfactory Background Check • Unsatisfactory Reference • Wage Requirement Too High • Does Not Meet Minimum Qualifications of the Job • Accepted Another Position • Did Not Pass Drug Screen • Incomplete Application • Job Offer Refused • Limited/No Experience • More Qualified Applicant Hired • No Show To Interview • No Show To Drug Screen
INVESTIGATIONS • To investigate a work situation • To investigate a complaint • Sexual Harassment • Discriminatory Allegations
Sample Investigation • Interview all employees and take statements • May or may not suspend employee involved • Unpaid suspension unless allegations are proven to be false • Human Resources ALWAYS Involved
CLOSING THOUGHTS • Documentation is critical • Human Resource involvement is critical • Potential Liabilities can cost millions in fines or loss of federal grant money • Your Responsibilities