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      RE: HR help

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      Hi There, What a situation! You are best served by consulting an attorney. If they lied on an application or their performance is lacking or they violated a work rule clearly outlined in a handbook that they have signed an acknowledgement regarding, ...

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      RE: HR help

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      Honestly, this is one for your attorney to navigate. I suggest you reach out immediately. ------------------------------ Carey A. Casey Hospital Administrator Lums Pond Animal Hosptial Bear DE 302-918-5660 ccasey@lumspondanimalhospital.com ------ ...

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      Hello, You are liable for any harm caused by anyone on your premises, whether by their own pet or not. I would recommend clients never restrain - they haven't been trained how to do so safely for you, your team or themselves. If a pet is unmanageable, ...

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      HR help

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      This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous HR folks I need your help! I have a relatively new staff member that after 2 in clinic visits by law enforcement this past week, I found out is under investigation for a potentially threatening ...

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      I would definitely get the stethoscope and would not take it out of their CE, even if it is a CORE scope. This is an investment in your team, I would treat it as such. One way I can show my hospital's team that I support them is by providing them with ...

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      I've never had that request, but I would have no problem taking it out of a CE budget. We let staff use their CE budget for a lot of things that help them do their jobs, not just education. It's their money to spend (within reason), and anything they ...

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      My experience has been that if they want us to purchase a stethescope that is different/more "advanced" than the ones we normally provide at the practice, I've taken the difference out of their CE allowance. This has always worked well for me. ------------------------------ ...

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      Hi Portia, I did my course a Penn Foster, and I found it be a very positive experience. It was online and i did it at my pace, for the most part. I enjoyed not having a strict schedule or missing classes. Best of luck with earning your CVPM. ------------------------------ ...

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