Work Life Balance - Law vs. Policy?
Discussion
One of those gloriously vague question as I don't want to go into too many specifics but..
A chap at work has had a WLB approved that means he has several months off in a couple of months time.
It's been approved for ages despite little thought having been paid to who will cover his duties whilst he's gone.
Today we've had a chat and some things have come my way that are totally expected, as well as a couple of things that are absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with me except that it appears that I have the ability to do them vs. the people who should truly be doing them.
I'm not the sort to adopt a "not my job" attitude, nor do I have a chip on my shoulder, but this genuinely is not my job nor is it coming to me due to lack of resource in the area that should be taking on the responsibility - what I'm unclear on is quite how forcefully I can say this?
A chap at work has had a WLB approved that means he has several months off in a couple of months time.
It's been approved for ages despite little thought having been paid to who will cover his duties whilst he's gone.
Today we've had a chat and some things have come my way that are totally expected, as well as a couple of things that are absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with me except that it appears that I have the ability to do them vs. the people who should truly be doing them.
I'm not the sort to adopt a "not my job" attitude, nor do I have a chip on my shoulder, but this genuinely is not my job nor is it coming to me due to lack of resource in the area that should be taking on the responsibility - what I'm unclear on is quite how forcefully I can say this?
I wouldn't suggest this is a legal matter, simply one of practicality. Have you been told why they've asked you to do the work? It may be that they have confidence in you and want to see how you get on?
If it's work that's above your normal level of responsibility, you do have the right to request and get paid "acting up" payments for the duration you work on the project/job.
If it's work that's above your normal level of responsibility, you do have the right to request and get paid "acting up" payments for the duration you work on the project/job.
StevieBee said:
I wouldn't suggest this is a legal matter, simply one of practicality. Have you been told why they've asked you to do the work? It may be that they have confidence in you and want to see how you get on?
If it's work that's above your normal level of responsibility, you do have the right to request and get paid "acting up" payments for the duration you work on the project/job.
The reason given is that because the chap taking WLB doesn't think anyone in the department that should be doing it is computer literate enough - keep in mind their department hasn't actually been asked, and I think that there is.If it's work that's above your normal level of responsibility, you do have the right to request and get paid "acting up" payments for the duration you work on the project/job.
Regards "acting up" payments, it's genuinely not about money or responsibility, it's a relatively trivial task and truthfully it's about the principle.
As much as I probably sound like I'm throwing my toys, there are times when if you know the environment (and I appreciate it's awkward from a couple of para's on here) you know people have left things too late and and are now looking for the easy option vs. the correct one.
Daft laddie time.
Ask what the policy on grading jobs is. Ask how much the scope of a job has to change before it is reviewed.
If you've got an appraisal coming up, get it documented that you're already working flat out (if you are).
Don't go at it all at once, but throw em in off the cuff in a "I want to learn to be a better manager" way.
Then ask why in light of all the info you've gathered above, nothing is being done about your job scope being broadened!
Ask what the policy on grading jobs is. Ask how much the scope of a job has to change before it is reviewed.
If you've got an appraisal coming up, get it documented that you're already working flat out (if you are).
Don't go at it all at once, but throw em in off the cuff in a "I want to learn to be a better manager" way.
Then ask why in light of all the info you've gathered above, nothing is being done about your job scope being broadened!
Gassing Station | Business | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff