tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post8386998860226501068..comments2023-10-31T12:58:36.729+01:00Comments on Evil HR Lady: Standing Up For YourselfSuzanne Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07129772885673695447noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-91165392468818869282010-03-03T21:45:31.838+01:002010-03-03T21:45:31.838+01:00Put everything in writing and copy the necessary p...Put everything in writing and copy the necessary persons. When the shoes start flying you won't get caught in the head!Lignumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-25686965657110571482010-02-27T23:09:25.542+01:002010-02-27T23:09:25.542+01:00I'd go a different route:
Dear Boss,
In my p...I'd go a different route:<br /><br />Dear Boss,<br /><br />In my private life I am friends with other HR professionals, and I occasionally hear stories of other people's work. Although I cannot share specifics, I seem to recall hearing about a similar situation at a different firm, which was found to be illegal.<br /><br />I suggest that we check with our counsel to see if this policy is legal, before we put it into place. It will be a comparatively low cost and could potentially avoid a lawsuit later.<br /><br />May I have your permission to contact our counsel and ask for a quick oral opinion, before we proceed? Or would you prefer to do that yourself?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-20840263866491750572010-02-26T19:21:05.544+01:002010-02-26T19:21:05.544+01:00Agree with Rachel and Pelican. The whole "I&...Agree with Rachel and Pelican. The whole "I'll take this over your head if you cross me" part won't go over well. At all. Imply it, but don't state it. The vague threat of force is so much better than the actuality.<br /><br />And I hate hate HATE honchos that will conference call some 3rd party and scapegoat one of their own on speakerphone. It's classless, and degrades your company. Stop it.<br /><br />Good thing this is only a temporary fight before hitting the exit. Good luck.El Comodorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228289117090016015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-2179363370884962772010-02-26T15:48:15.368+01:002010-02-26T15:48:15.368+01:00I'd bet strongly on "illegal." Coll...I'd bet strongly on "illegal." Collecting insurance premiums and then keeping them without providing promised insurance? The State Department of Insurance isn't going to like that at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-73345705939655478152010-02-26T14:50:54.493+01:002010-02-26T14:50:54.493+01:00I am an HR Director, and at our business we bill f...I am an HR Director, and at our business we bill for insurance in advance. If someone resigns with premiums paid for the following month, we reimburse them. We have 1,600 employees and a lot of turnover. It is not that complicated and it is the right thing to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-48941238624005460302010-02-26T06:06:49.560+01:002010-02-26T06:06:49.560+01:00I would probably leave out the line about "I ...I would probably leave out the line about "I cannot support this" and change the next sentence to "I am very concerned that this policy would open us up to potential ERISA and/or other litigation." I would also avoid the word "cheating." <br /><br />I would leave in, but heavily rework, the part about taking it up the chain- perhaps saying something like "I feel very strongly that we need to run this by the general counsel and HR boss before we decide to go forward" or something. <br /><br />I would also totally be prepared to play "stupid me" and take the blame for "misunderstanding." <br /><br />And, yeah ... time for a new job. Good luck in your search.pelicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623610883701005178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-60630158104692386402010-02-26T03:20:40.436+01:002010-02-26T03:20:40.436+01:00I would leave out the line about taking it to the ...I would leave out the line about taking it to the next level. Even though that is what you should and hopefully will do, it sounds like a threat. You will never be able to repair a relationship with a manager you threaten.Rachel - former HR bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504902980684871964noreply@blogger.com