Respected seniors, We have a problem of early leaving workplace by workers, please suggest what disciplinary action should taken against him. to prevent this kind of practice by workers in future,
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You can take disciplinary action against them as per HR policy. You can make a decision and inquire about the exact reason. If the reason is unsatisfactory, then issue a warning email or letter (termination can occur after two warnings).
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@VINI, What is the reason for workers leaving early? Have you communicated the same to them? What is the line supervisor doing if they are leaving early? Do you have an HR manual or guidelines to discuss disciplinary matters? If you are in the Manufacturing segment, follow the Model Standing Orders of the state and take disciplinary actions as deemed fit. Beyond this, you can display the department's timing on the notice board and track attendance in the system for better system introduction. Try discussing this with your management.
Dear Anonymous, How can an employee be terminated after receiving two warning letters?
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Anonymous, How can an employee be terminated after receiving two warning letters?
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Dear Vini The Best,
Workers leave early from their duties because they are allowed to do so. Do you have security at the exit gate, and if yes, why does the security guard not try to stop them? What about the supervisor of the workers? Is he also a mute spectator?
Please issue a circular regarding the early exit of employees. In this circular, provide instructions to the security guard on what actions he can take if he notices someone leaving early without proper authorization. Despite the issuance of this circular, if any delinquent worker is found, you may deduct their salary under the provisions of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
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Dinesh Divekar
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Workers leave early from their duties because they are allowed to do so. Do you have security at the exit gate, and if yes, why does the security guard not try to stop them? What about the supervisor of the workers? Is he also a mute spectator?
Please issue a circular regarding the early exit of employees. In this circular, provide instructions to the security guard on what actions he can take if he notices someone leaving early without proper authorization. Despite the issuance of this circular, if any delinquent worker is found, you may deduct their salary under the provisions of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Vini,
When there is a practice of employees leaving early and no action is being taken so far, straightaway jumping into disciplinary action is not suggested. As suggested by D. Divekar Sir, the first step has to be the issue of a circular clearly stating that this is not acceptable, and any repetition could result in a proportionate wage cut as well as disciplinary action. Although it is not necessary, it is suggested that in the next step a warning memo may be issued by name to each of the defaulters. Thereafter, you can deduct wages as well as start the disciplinary process as per applicable Standing Orders to deal with the hard nuts.
From India, Mumbai
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When there is a practice of employees leaving early and no action is being taken so far, straightaway jumping into disciplinary action is not suggested. As suggested by D. Divekar Sir, the first step has to be the issue of a circular clearly stating that this is not acceptable, and any repetition could result in a proportionate wage cut as well as disciplinary action. Although it is not necessary, it is suggested that in the next step a warning memo may be issued by name to each of the defaulters. Thereafter, you can deduct wages as well as start the disciplinary process as per applicable Standing Orders to deal with the hard nuts.
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Issue a warning letter to the contractor if the workers are on contract labour. Otherwise, you can adjust the attendance system to mark half-day absent if any worker leaves duty early three times in a week or so.
From India, Gurgaon
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There cannot be a common solution for all early leavers. There will be those who have taken official permission. There will also be those who are in the habit of leaving early with no reason. In the latter case, each individual needs to be interviewed individually to find out the cause. Since the reasons would invariably vary, it is justified to have a different solution for each case.
Preventive mechanism:
1. Signing before leaving. (The register is available only at the appointed time.) Those who do not sign can be warned initially and penalized subsequently.
2. The main gates are locked.
3. No entry/exit allowed since 1 hour before departure time. (Exceptions: Chairman, CEO, medical emergency).
4. Posting additional security 1 hour before departure time to handle any awkward situations.
5. Adherence to steps 2 and 3 at all levels to be followed at all times.
6. Ensure the availability of supervisory staff invariably every day 1-2 hours before departure time at the place of work.
7. Early leavers to be provided with a token/out pass. Yet subject to steps 2 and 3.
8. HR policy clearly clarifies how many permissions are permissible in a month, beyond which penal deductions are applicable. The quantum and scale should be made known to all.
9. A company-wide study should be undertaken to understand patterns of early leavers, if any.
10. Review the impact of these methods after three months.
If early leavers continue, please revert back to me.
Thanks
From India, Chennai
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Preventive mechanism:
1. Signing before leaving. (The register is available only at the appointed time.) Those who do not sign can be warned initially and penalized subsequently.
2. The main gates are locked.
3. No entry/exit allowed since 1 hour before departure time. (Exceptions: Chairman, CEO, medical emergency).
4. Posting additional security 1 hour before departure time to handle any awkward situations.
5. Adherence to steps 2 and 3 at all levels to be followed at all times.
6. Ensure the availability of supervisory staff invariably every day 1-2 hours before departure time at the place of work.
7. Early leavers to be provided with a token/out pass. Yet subject to steps 2 and 3.
8. HR policy clearly clarifies how many permissions are permissible in a month, beyond which penal deductions are applicable. The quantum and scale should be made known to all.
9. A company-wide study should be undertaken to understand patterns of early leavers, if any.
10. Review the impact of these methods after three months.
If early leavers continue, please revert back to me.
Thanks
From India, Chennai
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1. Make available subsidized eatables 15 minutes after the departure time at the canteen.
2. Make it a practice that any announcements favorable to the employees are invariably made 15 minutes after the departure time.
3. Gates open 5 minutes late.
4. Do not allow roadside vendors outside the factory premises until 30 minutes after the departure time. The help of local civic bodies can be taken in this regard.
5. In the case of shift workers, entry is from a different gate. Only one or a maximum of two exit gates are operational depending on the geographical layout of the company as an exit gate.
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2. Make it a practice that any announcements favorable to the employees are invariably made 15 minutes after the departure time.
3. Gates open 5 minutes late.
4. Do not allow roadside vendors outside the factory premises until 30 minutes after the departure time. The help of local civic bodies can be taken in this regard.
5. In the case of shift workers, entry is from a different gate. Only one or a maximum of two exit gates are operational depending on the geographical layout of the company as an exit gate.
From India, Chennai
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Prima facea tackle the case individually not collectively.
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Dear Vini,
It is not understood why workers leave early than their regular timing. Whether they have completed the tasks allotted to them or have no work to do is unclear. How do they exit the workplace, and what is the control in place? Do you have any rules to regulate absenteeism, late coming, and absconding from the workplace? You can issue warning or caution letters to the workers found absconding from the workplace. Wages can be deducted for absconding for the day, and regular late coming and leaving the workplace early are considered misconduct. Keeping the gate closed until the shift is over could be a measure to enforce punctuality. It is necessary to examine cases of early exit and discuss them across the section before initiating any action.
Regards,
From India, Mumbai
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It is not understood why workers leave early than their regular timing. Whether they have completed the tasks allotted to them or have no work to do is unclear. How do they exit the workplace, and what is the control in place? Do you have any rules to regulate absenteeism, late coming, and absconding from the workplace? You can issue warning or caution letters to the workers found absconding from the workplace. Wages can be deducted for absconding for the day, and regular late coming and leaving the workplace early are considered misconduct. Keeping the gate closed until the shift is over could be a measure to enforce punctuality. It is necessary to examine cases of early exit and discuss them across the section before initiating any action.
Regards,
From India, Mumbai
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