I am not sure why the HR department wants to talk to me, but something does not sound right. There was an issue between me and my manager while I was there. Do I have to respond? I have no need to talk to them. Can they force me to talk to them?
2007-12-14 13:01:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
They can't force you, but maybe the person who replaced you is also having issues. You might be able to help that person by speaking with them. What would it hurt to talk to them? If the conversation gets uncomfortable, just say something like, "I think I'm going to end this conversation now, please, don't contact me in the future." You don't have to be mean or rude, just matter-of-fact.
You never know they may have fired that guy and want you to work for them in his position. Think positive. :)
Good luck and best wishes.
2007-12-14 13:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to talk to them but what can it hurt? You don't work there anymore so it's not like they can fire you.
It's possible that the manager you had an issue with is having issues with other employees and they are trying to gather evidence to prove a pattern. I worked in a restaurant in high school where they promoted a guy to general manager who was an absolute jackass and I was his favorite target. I quit one day after he yelled at me for some imagined incident from several weeks earlier. Over the next 3 months, nearly 90% of the staff left so I got a call from HR asking for the details on why I left. They just needed enough info to fire him for being an incompetent manager.
Just call them back and ask what it is regarding. If it isn't a topic you wish to discuss, you don't have to.
2007-12-14 13:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by TaxGurl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Come on, show some class.! Maybe someone else is having the same problem that caused you to leave and now they're looking into it, or at least talking it more seriously than they did while you were there.or, maybe they want to offer you your old job back, at more pay!
At least take a minute and extend them the courtesy of a phone call. If it turns out to be something you;d rather not discuss, then just say, " I'd rather not talk about it."
How much will this cost you??? Not a thing !
2007-12-14 13:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you do not HAVE to respond but maybe they want to apologize?? Who knows. The ONLY way you HAVE to respond is to get a court subpoena for a hearing (if you did something wrong but I don't get that feeling from your question). Recently, a local 7-11 here had a manager arrested, finding out she was changing the books and stealing BUT it was after the fact that she had other employees fired for NOTHING....it was all her. Personally, I'd be curious if I was you. I would ask first -- "why, what are you after now?" You never know. But no, you are not obligated to respond unless by court order.
2007-12-14 13:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe someone else is having an issue with the manager and they want to re-look at your situation.
If it's something that you want to put in your past then you have no obligation to speak with them.
2007-12-14 13:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to speak with them. If you are interested in what their concerns are I would e-mail them and ask for a detailed letter explaining what they want. If you decide to reply to their inquiry than you should put it in writing. When you respond keep everything in general terms. Don't respond to anything you don't feel comfortable with.
2007-12-14 13:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by JAMES M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
Depending on the situation, they can subpeona you but that would have to deal with some criminal case. It might be a good idea to check out what is going on and then decide whether or not you should continue to cooperate
2007-12-14 13:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by Legalstudent87 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can only force you to respond by court order in a criminal investigation. Unless you think it will effect your reference for future positions and you are not wanting to know what it's about...then ignore it.
2007-12-14 13:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by lilygateau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to respond. Sounds like there might be an issue like harrassment, and if you have a story you think you should tell, please do. If not, ignore it.
2007-12-14 13:04:07 · answer #9 · answered by ugh192 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can't force you, and you have no obligation if you're not on the payroll. Be professional about it, though.
"I'd be happy to consult with you. My fee for doing so is $___ per day. Please let me know if you'd like to proceed. Sincerely, Yourname."
2007-12-14 13:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋