Steve & Squirrel #178: True University Tales, Vol. 7

Author: somnambulist

Date: December 15, 2006

by somnambulist
12-15-06
Hi, I'm calling to let you know that one of the people who works in your division took on contract work in another office without approval.
So? Why are you telling me this? I'm not responsible for any of my people. It's your problem!
Actually, no, I just found out about it today. He and the person who hired him signed their own agreement without talking to anyone in HR first.
I still don't see why this has anything at all to do with me.
Well, it's unethical, possibly illegal, and could be a conflict of interest. It's not that he can't do it, but he needs to talk to HR to follow the right procedure.
How about if he just submits receipts for his personal purchases and pretends they're reimbursements for office supplies?