I agree with xctsclrx on the part time thing. I have one that uses PTO when needed - she doesn't get to just not work and still get paid for full time.
2chatter, agreed that it's not viable. I believe the law requires you to make reasonable accommodations, but the fact that you're banned from talking to HR sure is something. Depending on the nature, mental health issues may or may not be considered a disability, which could afford protections under the ADA - again, another area your HR should be a viable resource for making sure you're treading appropriately and not risking a lawsuit.
The fact that I am being told very little while expected to manage day to day is really stressing me out. I absolutely feel like I’m in a punitive environment where if I reach out to HR I would be in trouble, immediately or passed up for opportunities later (or would be managed out).
Most of you probably don't remember me, but I was pretty active on the WP board at the place-that-shall-not-be-named and figured I'd check in here. I know it's been forever. I saw erinshelley21 tagged me on a TWERKS thread in March, but tax season kicked my ass and I was barely online at all. I'm hoping now that Hell Season is over I can try and rejoin if you'll have me.
I need some WP action in my life. My dynamic at the office is changing and I find myself in need of fellow parents that 'get it.'
So... hi!
I'm a little late, but welcome back! I've missed your GIFs. (;
I'm sorry about your work situation, 2chatter. That sounds really stressful, and when I put my office politics hat on, it makes me wonder why the employee is getting so much "cover." As an HR person, I agree with others that HR should be involved and finding a way to put the employee on a reduced schedule/partial leave or finding them a job in which they can function the majority of the time (reasonable accommodation), and of course, supporting you, as the employee's upline, in the process. I'm not sure how they expect you to be successful in the situation you're in. Again, it all makes me wonder why this person is getting so much protection...
I talked with a colleague this morning and they said that this is how our group handles HR issues - only upper management is involved with HR and the most basic messaging is passed down the chain. It seems crazy to me, but real examples make me know it’s true. Plus the current situation is exactly that.
Is that typical? I seriously want to call HR and tell them this business has increased my resting heart rate substantially - above the level of mergers, divorce, an international move, childbirth....but I am sure I would get in trouble for asking for help.
Post by oldbaylover1024 on May 2, 2018 8:35:58 GMT -5
2chatter - I always thought employees had an open line to HR. I mean, it's not Management-Only Human Resources. I would talk to someone in HR and ask that it remain confidential. I assume you have that right as an employee.
But that management-centric HR attitude has me like... what?
oldbaylover1024 - I know from experience our HR isn’t good at the “confidential” thing. There’s lots of turnover and I don’t even know who my current rep is. I’m not allowed to interface with them when hiring, either, that’s handled the same way. I’m considering calling the employee help line because I think I am losing it. But then I realize this isn’t me, it’s this firm and the way things are structured. And I probably just need to roll with it. Or it will turn into burning it down...
I think this is one of those weeks I just have to survive.
Post by oldbaylover1024 on May 2, 2018 9:34:02 GMT -5
2chatter - Your HR sounds like it's not very good at it's job LOL (<--- not really funny, I know). Good luck surviving. It's really tough to be in that position.
Our HR is like that, and it is horrible. They outsourced basic questions to a call center who gets it wrong most of the time. I think I got 4 different answers when asking about adoption policies. We have a business rep who goes above and beyond to work with us...but she is the exception, not the rule. And that isn't for this kind of thing. That is for policy questions and hiring/firing/etc.