Can I do anything if HR discussed my personal life with a subordinate?
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Can I do anything if HR discussed my personal life with a subordinate?
I am in a relationship with another employee different division/department, manager same ranking as me. We are engaged to be married. We have signed a disclosure with HR last year and everything is up to policy according to the company. New Link Destination
day, one of the HR employees started asking questions about my personal relationship with one of my subordinates. One question in particular was negative towards me. He asked her if I was the reason for my fiances divorce a few years back. This really bothered me that HR would be discussing any of my personal matters with any employees, especially one of my subordinates. Is there anything that I can do from a legal point? I do not want to lose my job I’ve been here for 11 years.
Asked on March 4, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless an untrue statement was knowingly made about you, you do not have a claim here. While unprofessional, such personal comments do not constitute illegal behavior unless they in some way violate the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. Basically, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless an untrue statement was knowingly made about you, you do not have a claim here. While unprofessional, such personal comments do not constitute illegal behavior unless they in some way violate the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. Basically, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit.
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