Employment

With gold prices up, jewelry sales slump (Miami Herald)

In 1983, the country was recovering from a recession, unemployment was at 10 percent and gold prices were double what they had been five years earlier — but Joseph Lisitzky was still selling a good number of gold rings and watches out of his downtown Miami jewelry store.

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With gold prices up, jewelry sales slump (Miami Herald)

Jewelry arts school to open for the disabled (National Jeweler)

Colorado Springs, Colo.–New, nonprofit school Vogan Training Center for the Arts (VTCA) has a goal to provide the best and most unique school of jewelry arts education to create meaningful employment opportunities for the disabled.

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Jewelry arts school to open for the disabled (National Jeweler)

Employment agreement

Misrepresentations on applications or resumes submitted to International Creative Artists, Inc. will be grounds for immediate termination of employment, regardless of length of employment. Additionally, as a representative of International Creative Artists, Inc. appearance, manners, and language must be always on a professional level, as well as the highest ethical standards possible to reflect honesty, integrity, and human dignity. Furthermore, socializing with or dating students, prospective students, or anyone that employee is meeting in a business capacity, are grounds for immediate termination. Employees must adhere to all governmental rules and regulations as set forth by our governing agencies. The use of telephones and office/classroom equipment are for company business.

Unauthorized use of telephones or office/classroom equipment will be grounds for immediate termination and the company will seek reimbursement for the misuse and expenses. Employees agree to act in a professional manner when self-terminating the employment with International Creative Artists, Inc. by giving at least two weeks written notice (administrative staff) and at least four weeks notice for instructional staff and management. International Creative Artists, Inc. may terminate the employment without notice. Upon termination, employee will immediately deliver to manager or any and all materials belonging to and/or concerning International Creative Artists, Inc. and its business. Maintaining, destroying, or misusing said items will be grounds for legal prosecution and fines. Employee agrees to complete an exit interview with manager.

Time sheets and payroll

Payroll checks are normally distributed by the Campus Director every Thursday weekly, and are available for pick-up after 3:00PM. Payroll checks are not released earlier than 3:00PM unless authorized by the Administrative Manager. Additionally, payroll checks are only released to the employee, and may only be released to a designated individual or mailed to the employee in cases where the employee provides written authorization to the President or Campus Director.

Employees must report their time on timesheets for all time worked. Timesheets should reflect the approved work schedule as noted on the Personnel Action Form or other documents or communication provided to Employee. Any hours above regularly scheduled hours must be approved in writing by Manager in advance. Employees are expected to work all hours scheduled and take any breaks required. Timesheets are available through the employee’s Manager. Inaccurate (Overstatement of hours or understatement of break periods) are grounds for immediate termination.

Employees should note that payroll received on any Thursday reflects the previous one week period and not the week in which the time sheets are processed. Managers must ensure each employee’s time sheet is completed correctly according to the time worked and any specific time off before submission.

If a time sheet is not submitted, or if an employee’s time sheet is incorrect or incomplete, payroll will only be processed with the data submitted that can be verified by the manager. All time sheets must be signed and dated by both the employee and manager.

Definition of full time employees

Employees who are hired on a permanent basis and are scheduled to work continuously at least 37.5 hours per week. Benefits that are available to full-time employees are Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay, as well as Health insurance benefits.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Sunday with the understanding that normal office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Normal lunch breaks are 60 minutes in length. All employees must take scheduled lunches. Work hours shall be established by the immediate supervisor and may be modified throughout time of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Newly hired employees will be on probation for the first 90 days of employment. This period may be extended based upon a 90 day review, oral and/or written, reflecting the performance during the initial 90 day period. During this probationary period, an employee is not eligible for “Sick Leave” compensation, “Medical/Dental Coverage”, or “Holiday” compensation. Sick and Vacation time do not accumulate or accrue during this period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the employee will have eligibility for Medical/Dental Insurance.

Illness prevention program

International Creative Artists, Inc. are firmly committed to maintaining a safe and healthful working environment. To achieve this goal, International Creative Artists, Inc. have implemented an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The Program is designed to prevent work place accidents, injuries, and illnesses. All employees are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment. In addition International Creative Artists, Inc. maintain a smoke free environment and smoking in any school building is prohibited.