who is supposed to be full time. (gets benefits). but, hasnt worked more than 30 hrs a week in the past 7 months. Now, she announced that she is marrying one of the company's department supervisors. (yes, she issues him his paycheck). My question is...should this be allowed to go on?..how would you stop it. This secretary is in charge of payroll/human resources (workmans comp issues, benefits, etc) and is supposed to be the Owners secretary. Seems to me to be 2 issues. 1. working p/t but getting f/t benefits. 2. the relationship between her and the supervisor could be open to allegations and perceptions. Your thoughts?
2007-10-18 06:47:29 · 5 answers · asked by Studmuffin 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
well, i "may" have a say in it. You see, my father owns the company and I have been assisting him with some projects lately. I witnessed all of this. I feel as though my father is setting himself up for something bad.
2007-10-18 06:59:56 · update #1
For your first issue, you can take this up with your State's employment agency that enforces laws regarding benefits. However... if a company chooses to give her benefits even though she works only 30 hrs a week, what can you really complain about? I do not believe your company is breaking any law are they?
Your second issue is confusing me. Do you want to stop the wedding? Unless the company has some sort of non-fraternizing policy there isn't a whole lot you can do.
As a matter of fact, you probably are best doing nothing at all in this matter. Unless you are leaving something out, no one is breaking any laws. It might be favoritism and it might be immoral but I don't think a state or local government is going to get involved in this matter.
If you attempted to complain about this to some authority more than likely nothing will be achieved except you will have a big "bull's eye" on you. Management will target you.
Small companies (like large ones) can be great places to work or they can be dens of iniquity. If this issue bothers you greatly do what I have done in the past; get a better paying job somewhere else.
2007-10-18 07:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by bum_for_3_months 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. What is your company's qualifications to be considered p/t?
2. While it may not be ethical unless you suspect that one or both are cheating your father financially there is not much you can do. Talk with your father about the issue. In some places it's not allowed to marry or even date a superior. While it may not look good, if both are dedicated employee's then your father may not see a problem.
2007-10-18 07:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your only recourse is to have a private conversation with your Dad. Going beyond that, you're getting into some really nasty territory that you may not have all the facts about.
I agree there should be internal controls in place, however there doesn't appear to be - this one person should not be handling payroll and HR.
Until you have a serious, unemotional, talk with your Dad - you're stuck knowing and not being in a position to take any actions.
2007-10-18 20:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by G N A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your father if probably not going to listen to your advice. Who does the company's income taxes? It sounds as if there should be a system of internal control in place, as a deterrent to theft. If the business is very successful, it might be wise to have an annual internal audit.
2007-10-18 07:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by Bibs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As much as you may disagree with the ethics of the situation you really have no say in it. I'm guessing the company is privately held so they don't have to answer to stockholders or the like. If you don't like it and it bothers you as much as it appears to you should consider leaving the company.
2007-10-18 06:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by FALL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋