As school bus operators prepare to review their employee handbooks and policies over the summer months, special attention should be paid to any language in the handbook or separate policy regarding employee benefits and leave. School bus operators often employ both full-time and part-time staff, and like most employers, typically provide benefits to full-time employees that part-time employees do not receive. Additionally, it is not uncommon for employers to have benefits policies that do not ac...
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As we approach the end of the school year, school bus operators are already planning work that must be done over the summer months. For most operators, the summer months are the best time of the year to review and revise employee handbooks, as well as other employer policies and procedures. One component that should not be overlooked during this review period is language regarding the company’s drug and alcohol policy (or policies).
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Because good drivers are hard to find, every driver is worth the effort of performance management when problems arise. Employers should be sure to start at the beginning. Clear and up to date job descriptions, including essential functions and requirements, are critical to set defensible expectations. A job description which specifically notes bending and lifting requirements is your best support in defensible hiring decisions for those expected to lift, assist, or secure students on your buses....
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