Apparently, at my old palce of employment Human Resources told my x-b/f details of my Personnel File that I was not aware of..
What would you do? Pls be honest...
2006-07-03 16:08:12 · 15 answers · asked by KathyB 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
This is what I wrote to upper mgmt but didn't send yet:
Dear XXXX:
I am writing to you in regards to an 'apparent' conversation Stephanie XXX had with Andrew XXX on or approximately June 26, 2006 in regards to my employment status with Marriott Reservations, XXX. I am totally appalled and revolted to learn that my personnel file would be discussed to the point that he informed me that I am non rehire-able within the company. First of all, I would like to state that I was not aware of this and that I should have been informed of such detail rather than hearing it from another source such as an associate. From my understanding, as a Personnel File on each employee is protected, this type of ‘breech of confidentiality’ is unethical in any work force and is against the law under the Statutes of the XXX Human Rights Commission.
2006-07-03 16:19:07 · update #1
with all due respect, don't aim to high.
Sue? You won't get far, more then likely;
#1) he discussed it, so unless you have proof, or witnesses, then the lawsuit will be seen as a waste of your lawyers time, your time, your money, and it won't go near a judge (and if it does, then the judge will dismiss it)
#2) if the company doesn't hold a rule about sharing personal information, then don't fret about it.
#3) how personal could your personnel file be? your address, phone number? hours worked? etc... is it really worth your time and money?
Think about it, you're probably just mad right now because he told your ex. If he had told his neighbor, you probably wouldn't care, seeing as how your personnel file is just a general file.
So unless you have direct proof; a witness, a recording, etc.. then you have no lawsuit.
and keep in mind, they will both deny it in court.
so just relax...
If I were you I would...
Go talk to my former boss about it, and tell the boss that :he told your friend (don't say ex)
the boss will take action because he would want to avoid a lawsuit at all costs.
2006-07-03 16:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by thepenpal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the Human Resources department has no right to divulge information on staff to anybody which is not connected unless someone writes in for a reference. First get free legal advice, then write to the HRD stating what they have done incorrectly and take the matter from there.
2006-07-03 23:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sue crazy, but you should consult a lawyer. If what you say is true that is a HUGE no-no. It is called breach of confidentiality. Was he sleeping with the person in H.R.? If so the biach needs to be fired and a black mark in her file to follow her. You can start with the prosecuting attorney's office in your county. They can give you free legal advice and tell you what to do and where to go for answers. Good Luck and I am sorry that happened to you.
2006-07-03 23:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well unfortunately like so many people today your rights have been trampled. Simply because they think that they can. If you wanted to make this serious an attorney would be your route, but at the price it could get expensive quick. One way that you could approach that particular problem is to become a Pre-Paid Legal member and never have your rights trampled again. Think HMO for your rights, but so much better... for more info visit
2006-07-04 00:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by mallicoatdd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are living in the US there is a privacy law called hippa and I'm not sure what the letters stand for but you can look it up. In short the answers you are being given are correct in that it should be reported to your corporate office, EEOC or any other agency you think might help you.
2006-07-03 23:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by Vernita J M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the state , that is against the law , unless you signed something Authorizing release of your information a former employee ifs not to provide any information they have on file for you... contact the your Local EEOC or labor dept
2006-07-03 23:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by mykaylador 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most countries this is illegal because it is an invasion of privacy and a disclosure of confidential information
what i do about it depends on how much of a fuss i want to make about it - in my own workplace i made a fuss and had my cell phone number removed from an internal website as i had not given permission for it to be displayed
you may feel it isn't worth the fuss or you may want to take them to coourt about it - the choice is yours
2006-07-03 23:13:43 · answer #7 · answered by Ivanhoe Fats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your ex boyfriend was a person you worked with and was in some capability your supervisor I would file a complaint with the better business bureau.
2006-07-03 23:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by bertleilah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would file a lawsuit against them. thats why they call it a personal file, it's personal. you really need to know the company policy on personnel files. that's what you bought in to when you hired on. find that out.
2006-07-03 23:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh heck no! You need to report this information to upper management at the company they are not authorized to give that information to anyone I would definitely follow up on that
2006-07-03 23:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by Brock C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋