problem but i had sick certs to cover my sick. I suffer from IBS. total of 9 days sick in 12months and 90% covered by sick certs. There are 3 people in this office who had 4 weeks sick and more covered by a sick note in the last 12 months and they got 2k bonus, reckon i should complain cos in this company its not what you know and how hard you work its who you know. the boss doesnt like me because i dont suck up to her and make it kinda obvious im not going to chase ronud after her when im already involved in something else. I dont want to complain but feel unfairly treated. I wont get a bonus i appreciate that but im leaving in 2 weeks and this is the main reason i am as i dont fit in because i dont believe in treating people differently because they expect people to bow everytime they come in a room! thank god im going! what do you think, nothing sarky or abusive please. i want opinions not rudeness!
2006-10-18 22:49:26 · 18 answers · asked by caroline17nov 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
based on what you said this is unfair treatment.
You must make note of the dates the bonuses where given.
How did you find out you where not getting one, if the where told verbally you should have also been given a letter, stating why.
Write to your boss, don't speak directly until she has received it. This way you'll keep your cool and she'll know your serious.
State clearly what you want and why you feel you have been unfairly treated. Also state that you will be seeking advice on the matter if it is not resolved.
I suggest you speak to someone at the citizen advice bureau, it's a free service and they will tell you your rights. They can also mediate between you and your boss if you want them to.
Good Luck.
2006-10-18 22:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is obvioulsy not due to your sick record since other people who have had more sickness leave did get one. It may be that your boss thinks you're pulling sickies or that this was merely an excuse not to give you a bonus.
Either way it is very difficult to determine if you have been unfairly treated since you would also need to know the reasons why other people got them. You say you are leaving, well if your boss knew about this before the bonuses were handed out i would suggest this is the reason. Why are they going to reward someone who is planning to jump ship. I'm not saying this is right since a bonus is based on past performance, but since you are going it is easier for your boss to get away with not giving you one.
With respect to you not wanting to suck up to the boss when everyone else does, that's fine, but you have to accept that in some places this will have a definate impact on things like bonuses where local managers have discression over who gets what. I have been accused of sucking up because I am fiendly and like to chat to everyone including the boss. I don't however see anything wrong with that and i do make it my business to get on my managers. After all if you openly don't like each other you can kiss good by to things like bonuses and promotions. A lot of work is politics and if you want to get on you have to learn to play the game.
2006-10-19 06:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by PETER F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your employees handbook and ask the HR department how they work out sick day percentages. I believe there is a system that gives you a higher number if you have irregular time off rather than a block. Sorry to hear that you feel you have to leave and I hope this helps. If you still feel you have been treated unfairly then go to www.acas.org.uk and see if they can help you any further. You may be entitled to go to tribunal. Good luck in the future.
2006-10-19 05:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One must look as to the basis on which your employer awards bonusses. If sick leave is the ONLY criteria, then it does seem that you have been treated unfairly and you will most probably be able to take this up with the Department of Labour.
Determine what the criteria was, and why you did not get one. I know this is a VERY EMOTIVE issue, but try to remain objective.
2006-10-19 06:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bonuses are often split into portions based on company, department and personal performance.
Have they specifically said its because of 9 days off in 12 months. I wonder if there are some other underlying reasons here. 9 days in 12 months is ok by me.
I would ask your manager about how the bonuses are determined because you are trying to understand why you didn't get one. They shoudl not refuse that discussion if its polite.
It is no use comparing yourself to others to your manager or HR, you need to treat your compensation in absolute terms. I would just close up and get defensive if you started comparing your pay to others. It's like saying you don't trust my ability to judge people in my team fairly - very confrontational.
If you genuinely think the company compensation is based on who you know, then its time to leave. I doubt if the front door is locked.
2006-10-19 06:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your leaving, some may say just move on and forget it right? Well, you could say something. Is there someone you can go to who is higher than your boss? Her behaviour sounds rude and biased and it needs to be brought to someones attention so that they can ensure she won't do this again. Her behaviour is the problem here, not your IBS. She needs taking down a peg or two.
2006-10-19 05:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sympathise with you ... I am not expecting a bonus, but everyone else received a review letter, I didn't! they told me that I haven't been here long enough, which is crap as others did that have been here less than me.
I am so pissed off working here now as I feel **** on.
I work damn hard and put 100% in to my work, but now I am job hunting.
I don't suck up the same as you, everyone is so fake and full of **** and that is just not me. so I know what it's like.
good luck honey !
2006-10-19 05:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by flips 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should read through you contract and see what it says regarding bonus. As it may say in here that its not an entitlement and then you have no room to make an argument. Even if you do have a valid point.
2006-10-19 05:52:25 · answer #8 · answered by janetlouise24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't seem fair. Go and see or ring citizen advice. I had a problem with an old boss - he kept moving the goal posts with employment rules. I rang them and they gave me brilliant help I went in to the meeting with the knowledge that helped me win my case.
2006-10-19 06:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by deebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would have to look at the company guidelines or policies but i think you should of got the bonus myself...but itt may be hard on them when you do not show up,,,,it is sad but a employer does not take many sick takes off at all....
2006-10-19 06:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by sanangel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋