It doesn't bother me at all, and she is one of my top performers. Plus, she looks great.
2007-11-26 06:28:14 · 11 answers · asked by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
I am NOT in HR... the complaint was sent to HR, and they made me aware of it.
2007-11-26 06:47:59 · update #1
Just because someone complained, how does that make it wrong? People can complain about ANYTHING - why do I need to do something about it?
2007-11-26 06:58:06 · update #2
Caution is needed, because any feedback you give, good or bad, can be interpreted as sexual harrassment. Forward the complaint to your employee, thus allowing her to self-correct without your input being involved. It's a sticky situation, usually propelled by jealous older women, but that is the way the cookie crumbles in a corporate environment.
2007-11-26 09:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by lovelysmurf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If H.R. has made you aware of the complaint, and that it is a problem (or else I'm sure they would not have brought the issue to your attention), yes, you need to address it with your employee. Let her know that there has been a complaint made about the issue and she needs to wear a bra when she comes to work. To cover your bases, since this is such a sensitive issue, have your HR rep. with you as a witness when you speak to her. That way if your employee has questions about the matter they can get an answer from H.R. right away. (I'm guessing your employee is going to say something like "In the dress code there is no mention on this requirement." or something along those lines.
2007-11-26 06:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by hr4me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT try to deal with this yourself ! This is an issue that should be handled by a woman in the Human Resources Dept. A man should not deal with an issue of this kind with a female employee. You would be on very thin ice. Does the company have an Employee Handbook, and does it deal with a Dress Code ? If they are referring it to you, it sounds like they are backing away from their responsibilities.
2007-11-26 06:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by john m 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh, geez, PLEASE drop that "she looks great" out of your vocabulary - and I sure hope you didn't say that to HR.
If HR brought it to your attention, you probably do need to follow up on it. A tough thing to do, I know. You might go back to the HR person and ask for suggestions on how to handle it, or even request that someone from HR either talk to her or else put out some kind of official guidlines to all employees on proper dress for work, which would probably be best.
2007-11-26 07:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As much as you may enjoy the site, that is not NORMAL! Females need to wear a bra on the job, expecially if your nipples are showing and your tata are bouncing around. No one "else" cares if you like it or not. That is like saying I like to walk with out shoes so i dont have to wear shoes to work. NO that is not acceptable, and neither is not wearing a bra! Tell Hr its true, they probably wont fire her just tell her to invest in a bra!!
2007-11-26 09:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Choc Co 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even if it bothers you or not, it is bothering someone. That is why you have a complaint. You really should handle this matter, tactfully. You shouldn't let her know that it doesn't bother you. You would just open yourself up for a sexual harrassment suit. You need to handle it though.
2007-11-26 06:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by llibretrac 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the type of business you are running. If employees are expected wear business attire and looked respectable for clients, then maybe. Otherwise the offended employee can just not look and you can.
2007-11-26 06:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by dedgrimm 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is like, someone found her not wearing underwear, does that bothering anyone?
it is her freedom as long as everything she does is legal. if she get caught doing something with another person in the office, then they have the reason to get rid of her because that's not legal.
i can suggest someone getting her a bra for christmas present... actually. not wearing a bra doesn't do good to her breast. They will be sagging sooner
2007-11-26 06:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by YY 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Top performer or not. You are HR. You have received a complaint. Whether you remember it or not from your training - this is sexual harassment.
Do your job.
2007-11-26 06:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by north o 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Will it bother you when your trying to collect unemployment. Of course you need to respond to it. If you want to see boobs, look anywhere else. If you want to keep your job, deal with it.
2007-11-26 06:38:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋