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Publication: Workforce Management
Date: Monday, October 23 2006

WORKFORCE.COM October 23, 2006

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Eyes and ears on the road

California is just the latest state to join in the approval of "hands-free" legislation for the use of cell phones while driving. But there eould be workforce implications involved should drivers

get caught by law enforcement. If those drivers are employed by companies that require or expect their employees to use cell phones as part of their day-to-day tasks, then the employers may also be held responsible for the accidents as well.

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A gridiron fantasy

While fantasy football leagues can supply fans with a Sunday's worth of gridiron stats, it's also seeped into the workplace. Employers face reality on weekdays as their fantasy football-playing employees mull Brett Farvre's tendencies against the Bears defense and T.O.'s propensity to catch touchdowns. Bosses must decide whether to take a hard-line approach or be flexible and accommodate the gridiron fantasies.

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It's just a matter of time

Unless you are a Big Oil executive, gasoline prices are finally heading in the right direction. But don't just wait for the next inevitable spike in oil prices to boost mileage fees for workers or buy that fleet of hybrid vehicles. Despite the recent pumpprice declines, employers may want to develop energy-friendly policies now.

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