Question: I  manage a team of outside sales reps. One of my reps has exceeded his allotted time off and is now not returning phone calls or emails. Is there a number of days that I need to wait for his actions to be deemed job abandonment and I can set a termination date?

                                                          Rick, Long Island, NY

Answer: Though it may seem a bit old-fashioned, we adhere to a strict policy of sticking to our “mission,” which is to educate, motivate and empower employees at work. That helps us keep our focus and purpose, a prerequisite to success in any endeavor. We don’t provide any assistance to employers, as they seem to us to have all of the advice, counsel and assistance money can buy. Sorry.

        Al Sklover