LetA (Nevada)
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Posts: 2,679
Posted:
What are the pro's and con's of an HOA being an employer?
If an HOA wants to take their security in-house, what is the benefit or
would it be a disaster waiting to happen?
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What are the pro's and con's of an HOA being an employer?
If an HOA wants to take their security in-house, what is the benefit or
would it be a disaster waiting to happen?
AugustinD
Posts: 1,027
Posts: 1,027
Posted:
Con: Employee protection laws that make getting rid of a bad employee quite difficult. And I do not care what state it is and what someone says about a state being an "at will" state. It's legally and dollar-wise more expensive to fire an employee than a contracted company or individual.
SheliaH (Indiana)
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Posts: 6,964
Posted:
You'll also have to spend more money on recruitment, training, supplies for the employee to fo the job, benefits, etc, etc, etc.
Then there's scheduling one person cantvwork 24/7 so if that's what you you'll need more people because employees would also like a vacation or need sick days (and mental health days)
I suspect you had some idea as to what the response would be, and although there are cons, there could also be some advantages as well. Why not look around and see if there are communities in your area with their own security and ask them about the ups and downs?
Then there's scheduling one person cantvwork 24/7 so if that's what you you'll need more people because employees would also like a vacation or need sick days (and mental health days)
I suspect you had some idea as to what the response would be, and although there are cons, there could also be some advantages as well. Why not look around and see if there are communities in your area with their own security and ask them about the ups and downs?
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KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550
Posts: 14,550
Posted:
I believe LetA IS in the home (?) security biz and should have insights into what's typical, workable, etc.
TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059
Posts: 21,059
Posted:
Cons - Increased liability, payroll taxes, proper training, proper attire, purchase/upkeep of equipment, etc.
Pros - more say in how the job is done
Pros - more say in how the job is done
MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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Posts: 13,836
Posted:
Why? They can hire a contractor just like anyone else. That is a win-win for everyone. Why make the owners responsible for Human Resources? There are companies out there you hire to deal with everything associated with a business.
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KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550
Posts: 14,550
Posted:
I see the word "guards" used and it reminds me that years ago, the then-CEO of our fairly large management company insisted her PM & Asst. PM at our gated urban condo building never use the word "guards" or "security." The words, she explained, give the false impression to residents that we are being "guarded" and that we are "secure." She went on to say with this way of thinking, residents stop being alert about their own personal safety.
Her preferred phrase is "access control officers" or ACOs. This places the emphasis on their job of monitoring who enters the premises at the gate kiosk. Our Board voted to shift from "guards" to ACOs.
Her preferred phrase is "access control officers" or ACOs. This places the emphasis on their job of monitoring who enters the premises at the gate kiosk. Our Board voted to shift from "guards" to ACOs.
JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265
Posts: 14,265
Posted:
The less my HOA is responsible for, the better. The main reason I would not bring security in house is what to do when some+one calls in sick or does not show?
AnyaR (Georgia)
Posts: 65
Posts: 65
Posted:
I wish I was employed, I have not had a vacation in two years. 24/7 volunteering for me.
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