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Employee taking unauthorised absence

An employee of mine has become disgruntled and has taken holiday without written permission from me. What should I do now?

Employee tested positive for drugs

One of my employees went to a client site and was drug tested. He tested positive and admitted to smoking marijuana a month earlier. My employee is no longer allowed on my client’s site. What should I do about this situation?

Employee walked out but doesn't want to resign

An employee was accused of abuse towards a Service User reported by a member of staff. I spoke to her regarding this issue and she admitted the allegation - I told her that she had gone against company policy. However, the employee said that she would not report to safeguarding, and walked out. I sent a letter to her saying that she had left of her own record, but she called the next day to say that she had not resigned. What are my options?

Employee wants hearing in writing instead

I invited an employee to an informal hearing; however, they have stated that they would rather that it be done by letter instead. Can you advise on this?

Employee wants to be shifted around within organisation

One of my employees (a nursery nurse) has requested to move positions within the company as a result of being unhappy with other members of staff that she works with. I recently had an informal meeting with her where she said she would feel more confident working in another room with different staff members. I took this into consideration and gave her more support in the room that she was in. A few weeks later it was brought to my attention again through another member of staff that this employee was still not happy working in that room. I then received a letter in writing stating that my employee was not happy to work in that room. She stated that she did not feel that the issue was urgent but she would need to be removed from the room soon as it was stressful and she believes that she would feel better working with a different age group of children in a different room. I discussed this issue with my manager and I feel that this will disrupt the whole structure of the nursery. What shall I do?