Those in HR

[tulip]

I have a weird, not gonna give a ton of info out.

But, if an employee called HR because the employees boss was handling commissions illegally would that employees name ever be released?

Also, would that employee be someone that would be let go?

I'm sure I'm not giving enough information but I will PM details.

[janiejones]

Does the company not have an ethics hotline?

[tulip]

Jul 26, 2012 20:28:18 GMT -5 janiejones said:

Does the company not have an ethics hotline?

No it does not.

[Deleted]

There should be a no retaliation policy in place to protect him. Technically, this name should not be released, but sometimes it's just a process of elimination.
I have a degree in hr and was working prior to surgery. Fell free to pm

[tulip]

Jul 26, 2012 21:24:39 GMT -5 @dovey1122 said:

There should be a no retaliation policy in place to protect him. Technically, this name should not be released, but sometimes it's just a process of elimination.
I have a degree in hr and was working prior to surgery. Fell free to pm

Okay thanks!! I may PM you soon.

[leeann]

There are protections for "whistle blowers" that may guarantee confidentiality, but do offer protection from retaliation.

[firedancer49]

The name should be kept confidential.

No, they should not be let go for something like that, legally... unless the company is all around shady and they are ok with it being illegal, etc.

Is the employee in an at will state? If so, they can be fired for no reason at all - so if the company is aware of the illegal happenings, they might get rid of the person just because, because they don't want word getting out more.

There are grey lines here.... but it should be kept confidential.

Feel free to pm me if you want.

[karmasabiotch]

Undergrad in HR so I may be rusty.

I would think there should be a whistle blower type of system in place with confidentiality.

More realistically though people always seem to find out who's doing what and who's talking when it gets to this level. This isn't supposed to happen though.

[firedancer49]

Jul 27, 2012 8:55:58 GMT -5 karmasabiotch said:

More realistically though people always seem to find out who's doing what and who's talking when it gets to this level. This isn't supposed to happen though.

This is true.

[Deleted]

If the employee is worried because the company's culture is to protect higher ups no matter what, I'd probably suggest the employee consult with a lawyer before saying anything. Just in case.

[DefenseAgainstTheDarkArts22]

Commissions are totally handled by policy as long as they are being paid minimum wage (or over $455 per week if exempt). That being said a company cannot handle commissions illegally - just against policy. Legally they can change the policy at any time.

If they do conduct an investigation the name may come out. For example it can be tough to investigate a he said she said sexual harassment claim without the person knowing who it was.

Whistleblower protection is typically if you are reporting to an outside agency. It does not typically cover internal 'whistleblowing'.

It would not be smart to let that person go but since they may not have whistleblower protection is MAY be legal. They could always wait and fire you for something else or nothing at all (see at-will employment.)

[tulip]

Jul 27, 2012 8:49:53 GMT -5 firedancer49 said:

The name should be kept confidential.

No, they should not be let go for something like that, legally... unless the company is all around shady and they are ok with it being illegal, etc.

Is the employee in an at will state? If so, they can be fired for no reason at all - so if the company is aware of the illegal happenings, they might get rid of the person just because, because they don't want word getting out more.

There are grey lines here.... but it should be kept confidential.

Feel free to pm me if you want.

Thank you! I may PM you in the next couple of days.

Yes it is an at will state.

You ladies are awesome!!