I just accepted a job offer. I start on June 25th, but I just got a child support case letter notifying me about my court date for child support on July 11th. I've been waiting on that FOREVER!!!! What should I do? I'm afraid to even ask for a few hours off because I'll still be in the probationary period (90 days).
2007-06-14 15:24:18 · 7 answers · asked by sdc 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Here is the thing. I will be 100% honest with you. I have been in the Human Resources field for a while and I am currently a VP. Absences in the first 90 days is frowned upon. This is what you need to do. If you have an attorney, have the attorney to write a letter on his letterhead informing the company of your court date and that it is crucial for you to attend. Take that along with any court papers to your supervisor. Depending on the State that you are in, court dates are not allowed to count as an abscence, this also differs from company to company. As soon as you get any other court papers let your supervisor know immediately. Also, let your supervisor know that although you do not have any more court dates at present, it may be another one coming up. THis makes it look a lot better.
NEVER adopt the attitude that a company has to accomadate you. That is one of the worst mistakes that employees make. Just be apologetic, honest, and provide as much documentation as you can. Showing when the court date was issued is a big help, that will show that you had no idea of the date when you accepted your current position.
2007-06-14 16:32:36 · answer #1 · answered by 2fine4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is to contact them now and explain the situation. Be honest with them. It would be best to contact them in person with your case letter in hand. Explain to them that you have been waiting a very long time for this court date. They can verify that you just received notice by the date on the papers. Most reasonable people / employers will understand. Human Resource Managers are pretty good at spoting sincere, honest individuals. As long as you're honest with them up front, chances are you should be "o.k."
2007-06-14 22:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by DunebuggyGal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your boss show them the court notice and explain that it is very important that you be there. Ask if you can make up the lost time at work by working overtime or working thru lunch or breaks. If they don't undersatand (but I'm sure they will) you should think about maybe working for another company. Good Luck.
2007-06-14 22:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Marie P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have a choice. You have to go to court and if the company you are working for isn't understanding and sympathetic to that then what happens when you have to call in because you have a sick child, or you have to leave early because your kid has a dr. appt. I think this will be a good test to see if the company is going to be understanding. if they can't let you off for this, then you need to find a parent friendly company.
2007-06-14 22:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a case like that your employer should be understanding!!!
Take in the letter with you and offer to show it to them so they know you are telling the truth. If they are not understanding then maybe that is not the job for you, they need to understand YOUR KIDS COME FIRST!
GOOD LUCK
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2007-06-15 01:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
. Show them the letter.
You had no idea this would happen and to reschedule it would be a nightmare.
Tell them you hate to ask but have no choice and hope it isn't a problem.They should realize this is "One of those things" and there's not much you could have done to anticipate it.
It'll probably be OK. Good luck,
2007-06-14 23:15:54 · answer #6 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have any choice and any company worth working for will understand that family comes 1st. Always. good luck!
2007-06-14 22:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by alanawear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋