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Should I report it?
Mulder00
Posts: 508 Forumite
I think I've made up my mind, but trying to get some other views here.
We have a colleague who takes leave at the last minute, books it into the team calendar, but doesn't book it in as annual leave in our official leave system (everyone has access to both).
On last count, he took 14 days annual leave in our previous leave cycle that wasn't booked into the official leave (that's over and above the actual leave he booked in). The entire team is aware of this, but nobody wants to get his line manager in trouble, because surely when one staff member is on leave for three weeks more than they should be, they should know something is up?
On the one hand, I also don't want to be the one to report it, because I don't want to be a snitch, but on the other hand, it's blatant theft and fraud which should be reported immediately! Is there any reason not to do it?
(Important note, I'm also currently in my notice period, so it could possibly be seen as me just wanting to start trouble).
We have a colleague who takes leave at the last minute, books it into the team calendar, but doesn't book it in as annual leave in our official leave system (everyone has access to both).
On last count, he took 14 days annual leave in our previous leave cycle that wasn't booked into the official leave (that's over and above the actual leave he booked in). The entire team is aware of this, but nobody wants to get his line manager in trouble, because surely when one staff member is on leave for three weeks more than they should be, they should know something is up?
On the one hand, I also don't want to be the one to report it, because I don't want to be a snitch, but on the other hand, it's blatant theft and fraud which should be reported immediately! Is there any reason not to do it?
(Important note, I'm also currently in my notice period, so it could possibly be seen as me just wanting to start trouble).
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Keep out. Its not your party.Don’t be a can’t, be a can.0
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Anonymous email to HR suggesting they do an audit of x team's annual leave booking system?0
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Why do you say that ohreally?
If I saw someone steal money, I'd report it; why should it not be the same when they steal time?0 -
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Leave it to the line manager to deal with. LM may be aware and unwilling to act. You bringing it to a head may backfire and end in tears.Don’t be a can’t, be a can.0
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Thanks ohreally, that's exactly why neither I, nor anyone else have reported it.
His line manager must be aware of it as it is so blatant. The entire team know he is doing this - we were talking about it as someone asked me if I'm going to report it since I am leaving any way, which made me think that I should.0 -
I take it you don't have to clock in? Surely if someone isn't in and doesn't have an official reason, this is counted as an unauthorised absence?0
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No clocking in, no. Just timesheets that you fill in at the end of the week.0
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so is this chap fudging his timesheets?!0
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If you are due to have an exit interview you could mention it then.0
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