Q&A

Who is the HR Hater in the office?

Who is the HR Hater in the office?

Many people don’t have separate office/cell phones anymore, so it doesn’t just go to an office voicemail. Phone calls from these employees are never emergencies. Although, if your voicemail system allows you to flag a question about 401 (k) loans as urgent, this person will do that. Always. 6. The HR hater.

What should I do if my story is not true?

If no one can confirm that the story is true, you will at least need something external, such as a hard copy document, to prove your case. Be prepared. When your lawyer tells you to come to court or to a deposition – dress up for God’s sake.

Is it hard to get a contract from a lawyer?

While lawyers can certainly take your money and your time and we can file a case that will be very hard to win, if you don’t care enough about your life to get a contract, the judge is not very likely to be on your side. At least, not automatically. Oral contracts are extremely hard to prove. What are the terms.

What happens if you dont pay your lawyer on the day of trial?

Well guess what. If you don’t pay your lawyer on the day of trial, or however you have agreed to, then while he or she may be obligated by other ethical duties to do his/her best, they won’t be motivated by sympathy for you, and it will show in court.

When to go to HR, and when not to?

Now, whether or not it remains one is dependent upon your HR department itself. HR isn’t required to keep things confidential, like a lawyer or psychologist is. Legally, we don’t have to keep our mouths shut, so ask before you talk. You want to talk about something that will affect the company.

Can a HR person help you with a personal problem?

HR’s first obligation is to the company — so think before you speak. You’re having personal problems. Again, sometimes HR can help, sometimes they cannot. Sometimes when we know about a problem, we can help you navigate, coach you and your boss, and get everyone through it successfully.

When to go to HR for a complaint?

Here are some guidelines to help you decide: If there is illegal conduct with respect to how you are being treated in the workplace. If your manager is discriminating against you because of your race or national origin or some other protected area — you should go to HR and file an official complaint.