My sister in law was recently hired at my company as the HR Assistant. I really don't feel comfortable with her knowing how much I make and would like to express this discomfort to the HR Director, her boss. The only thing is, it's only the two of them that work in the HR department and I don't want this to get back to my sister inlaw (they are both gossip queens). What should I do? Are there any rights that would protect a family member's information in the workplace?
2007-10-16 06:52:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think that if she works in the HR department as an assistant she will have access to your records anyway. Good luck!
2007-10-16 07:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Beatle fanatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk privately with the HR Director. There are many things the director needs to keep confidential, even from her own assistant.
Let the director know that you are uncomfortable with a family member having access to your personal information, and ask if this can be in any way limited. If it can't, ask that the Director talk with the assistant to stress that the information she learns in the office may not be repeated, even to her husband.
Also, specifically request that this conversation be kept confidential between the two of you, and not repeated or hinted to your sister-in-law.
Unfortunately, in such a small department, I don't think it will be possible to conceal your salary information from the assistant. She will need access to the personnel files, including salary information. But hopefully you can limit the flow of information to her, and not have it spread any further.
Gossip queens usually don't succeed in HR - it's a field that demands discretion and tact.
2007-10-16 07:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Being that she works in HR and it's only the two of them...she'll probably run across these facts at some point. I'm not aware of any legal acts or remedies, but you might want to talk to the HR director AND her boss at the same time and express your feelings about the situation. There may be nothing that they can do to stop this from inadvertantly being part of her work, but you never know. But I would imagine that somehow, or someway, the fact that you asked for her not to be privy to that information will come up. Heck you could always just ask her to not use or work with your file as it could be a conflict of interest for her.
2007-10-16 06:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by Toledo Engineer 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Make the HR director aware of your situation and point out that you want your salary, and other personal information, kept confidential. Don't worry about your concern getting back to your sister-in-law; she has a job to do and it doesn't involve family affairs. Your personnel file was probably the first thing she looked up when she hired in. She could jeopardize her job by sharing your information with others. Remember the HR director has a boss, too, and if the information gets out, don't hesitate to report both of them to that person. It's a matter of confidentiality.
2007-10-16 07:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Laredo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally, payroll comes out of the Accounting Dept. You should be able to ask the HR Director in a confidential meeting if she can be sure to keep your records confidential from your family member. This is reasonable and fair.
If your Sister-in-Law ever says anything to you about it, just expect her to be mature enough to understand that some things are meant to be kept confidential. If she's mature, she'll understand. If not, oh well. She'll grow up eventually.
2007-10-16 07:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by Katie G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone in the HR department signs a confidentiality agreement. Verify this with your GM. If they are both gossips, it had best not have anything to do with company business. It would definitely be a disgraceful breach of professionalism and work ethics.
2007-10-16 07:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think being that you have been employed there longer than she has they should value u as an employee and ur senority at the company. express ur concerns and hopefully they can oblige by it. i dont think its unreasonable to at least discuss and ask.
2007-10-16 07:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are alot of rights..i would discuss the issue with her boss and from that point if the cat gets let out of the bag you will have legal grounds to sue
2007-10-16 06:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by becca9892003 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you care? It will probably come up as this type of stuff IS her job. she will know that info about everybody else at work, so why are you special? what does it matter if she knows how much you make?
2007-10-16 07:23:19 · answer #9 · answered by Scott B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋