I have been having issues with one of my employees (doesn’t meet performance expectations, disruptive behavior, poor attendance,lacks professionalism, everything). I have coached her for several months (it has been awful and stressful, the woman is so manipulative, but that’s not the point of this post).
I have begun the formal disciplinary process with HR. (It’s like 3 strikes and you’re out. We are moving to strike one). My employee complained and went to HR saying that I wasn’t being fair and was arguing every issue I have been coaching her on. Which is her right but I have so much documentation and team mates who can corroborate so I am not concerned about her complaints.
My director had my back explaining to the Chief HR Officer that I have been providing constructive feedback and coaching her in person, virtually, and via email.
HR pulled my email from IT and concurred that my communication was supportive, professional, and effective. So we are moving forward with disciplinary action.
So, on the one hand, it feels like “I told you!” But on the other hand I’m like, “hey you went through my email without asking me…”
My director told me this sort of in confidence. He shared that he wasn’t sure if he was supposed to tell me but HR pulled my emails and noted that my communication was acceptable.
I had a meeting face to face with my Chief about a project last week and I knew what she did but she never said anything.
This doesn’t feel good.
Is this legal?
I’ve been with the company for about 15 years and never had any issues before like this. Multiple promotions so I’m annoyed too that HR didn’t trust me and I feel betrayed.
Thank you for any insight you can
give me