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Articlesby Karen MainJune 16, 2021

From Frustrating to Effective: Changing Charged Conversations

A fictional conversation between a school district transportation director and a human resources liaison illustrates ways to achieve positive results when discussing difficult employee behavior.

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Articlesby Karen MainMarch 19, 2021

How to Have Productive Conversations About Difficult Employee Behavior

Addressing workplace problems can be a delicate matter, but the conversations about them don’t have to be difficult. Done right, they can produce a positive outcome.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2020

Guidance Issued for Families First Act to Support Nation During Crisis

Fact Sheets and a Q & A document address critical questions about taking advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act when it takes effect on April 1.

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ArticlesNovember 26, 2019

Zero Tolerance of Workplace Harassment: Striking the Right Balance

One of the important lessons for employers from the #MeToo movement is that their employees expect them to do more than they have in the past to prevent workplace harassment.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

School Bus Driver Fired for Skipping Students’ Stops

The Alabama driver reportedly skips students’ bus stops due to disruptive behavior. He is let go for not following proper protocol and demonstrating poor student management.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2018

School Bus Driver Fired for Getting Lost on First Day of School

The New Jersey driver reportedly makes some wrong turns while taking kindergartners home. He is let go for not conducting a practice run on the route before the first day of school.

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ArticlesJuly 23, 2018

School Bus Drivers Not Exempt From Federal Overtime Rules

Despite clear case law, many school districts and bus companies still shortchange their drivers. Confusion lies with exemptions and rules related to collective bargaining.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2018

District Stands by School Bus Driver Who Wouldn’t Let Students Exit Bus

A Florida bus driver who refused to let students deboard until medical help arrived for an injured student despite parents’ demands was following policy, district officials say.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2017

School Bus Driver Suspended After Bathroom Break to Keep Job

A New Jersey superintendent’s call to fire Gaye Kish for using her phone, having a friend board her bus, and taking a bathroom break during her route is rejected by the board of education. Kish cites a medical condition as the reason for taking the break.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2017

Kansas to Consider School Bus Regulation Changes

The State Board of Education reviews proposed updates to safety regulations, including a lifetime ban on working as a school bus driver for a person convicted of a crime involving a child.

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