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jerseypanda
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Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Here's the background:
I am a corporate trainer for a company and have the letters (HR) next to my name becauase we fall under the Human Resources organization. Our company tends to hire a lot of really young employees and I am always amazed at what they will discuss during training classes. Most days I have to pick my chin up off the floor.
This week I had a participant who, during a break, is talking about how she has had her licence revoked and got caught driving with a revoked license 2 times. She now has 2 outstanding tickets that need to be paid, but until they are paid, there is a warrant out on her.   
If you heard that, how would you react? Am I obligated to report that anywhere or is this one of those "mind your business" type of moments?
Sometimes I just don't get it!
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Posted 1/15/09 8:19 AM  |
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FelAndJon
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Hmmm, this is a little tricky!
Did this person tell you specifically or did you overhear a conversation? If she told you directly, I would pull her aside and let her know that you are obligated to report her (due to your title, etc). Honestly, while part of me feels like everyone deserves a 2nd chance, if there is a warrant out for her arrest, you could be liable if you knew all about it and didn't report it. I forget what it is called legally but it would almost be like harboring a fugitive.
If you overheard it, I would talk to your boss about it but tell him that you only overheard it and don't have the full story. Let him make the decision as to what next steps need to take place.
Yes, she is young but she needs to take responsibility for herself. If this is how she is about driving, she may be as reckless when it comes to business decisions and cost the firm a LOT of money.
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| Posted 1/15/09 8:27 AM |
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Dream426
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Wow!! I don't get why people say certain things. Its like they are proud of it I wouldn't be announcing that. I would be ashamed. As for telling I don't know how one handles that. Can your company get in trouble since she is there and there is a warrant for her?
Message edited 1/15/2009 8:27:47 AM.
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| Posted 1/15/09 8:27 AM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Unless the job involves driving I would stay out of it. They don't typically come and seek a person out for a traffic warrant, so I don't think your company will get in trouble for harboring a fugitive 
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| Posted 1/15/09 8:30 AM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
I wouldn't say anything.
She showed poor discretion by saying that stuff outloud at work- but like a PP said, as long as her job doesn't involve driving I'd just stay out of it.
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| Posted 1/15/09 9:40 AM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Tricky.
Unless her actions directly relate to her job/position, or should have been disclosed to HR (arrests, convictions), you probably have to let it slide. Sometimes bad things happen to good people for whatever reason and she shouldn't be scrutinized for it unless it meant she got the job under false pretenses or will affect her position. Personally, I'd try to keep an eye on her and get more info before calling her out.
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| Posted 1/15/09 9:45 AM |
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MeNBobs
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
It would depend on what the reward money is for turning her in.
Unless she was speaking to me directly or you heard her talking about a major crime I would ignore it.
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| Posted 1/15/09 9:49 AM |
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leighla
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
As an HR person who is also a trainer, I would have said something to her.
"Hey X, I overheard you say you are wanted by the long arm of the law. If this is true, I think you should discuss this with your manager and HR Rep. Now that you shared the information openly you put the company at risk."
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| Posted 1/15/09 10:11 AM |
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leighla
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Posted by EmmaNick
Unless the job involves driving I would stay out of it. They don't typically come and seek a person out for a traffic warrant, so I don't think your company will get in trouble for harboring a fugitive
Yes, but knowing that now, say that she has to drive to a work-related event and gets into an accident.
The company KNOWS she's not allowed to drive without a license and could be brought into a lawsuit.
She said it within earshot. You have to do something.
But as I said above, I would take it up with her first.
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| Posted 1/15/09 10:13 AM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Posted by leighla
Now that you shared the information openly you put the company at risk."
Posted by FelAndJon
Yes, she is young but she needs to take responsibility for herself. If this is how she is about driving, she may be as reckless when it comes to business decisions and cost the firm a LOT of money.
I agree and would say something to her and follow up on it to make sure she does something about it. This isn't just a traffic ticket we are talking about, but an actual warrant.
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| Posted 1/15/09 10:19 AM |
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Aries14
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Honestly, I would say something.
I once had someone tell me (I was their trainer) that he had outstanding parking tickets in FL that he didn't put down on his application. I was torn on wheather to say anything, but decided that my job was more important then him so I told my bosses and let them make the call. Well, they did a background check on him and turns out the "outstanding parking tickets" in Fl was the LEAST of his worries..... They ended up having to fire him.
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| Posted 1/15/09 10:55 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
Does this directly impact her job? For instance, is driving a part of her role? If it is, well thats something to take quite seriously.
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| Posted 1/15/09 3:02 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: Seriously curious as to how you would react...
I would probably ask a supervisor or co-worker who is on very good terms with you what you should do (without telling them the persons name). if they think it's vital info, then you report it.
the poor kid... consider it one of her life lessons to know better than divulge such problems to HR or managers. I think it's more important that you do exactly what your job mandates, than it is to attempt to push the stupid comment under the rug......
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| Posted 1/15/09 4:23 PM |
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