Feeling Unfairly Penalized at Work: How Should I Address Salary Deductions?

I am in a software company where there are 20 employees. I am working as an HR, sales, and support coordinator in a small organization. Despite being a fresher, I am handling all the responsibilities. However, my salary is being deducted for being late, while the development team's salaries are not affected. I prepare the salary sheet myself, but only my salary is deducted, not theirs. What should I do? Please suggest to me.

Regards

Punctuality in the Workplace

As an HR professional, I would suggest that you be punctual. It is advisable to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to leave. Being late is always a bad habit.

In your situation, your boss may be concerned because you are in HR, or it could be that the development team has no strict time constraints and may work late hours or round the clock.

As a fresher, your boss probably does not want you to take arriving late for granted. You need to be more dedicated to your work and its timings, as this will lead you to success more quickly.

Being in HR, you must adhere to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures before you can assert authority over other employees.

I agree with Yasmin that as an HR professional in a company, you should always be on time because you will set examples for others. You may be under scrutiny by your boss at this point, so don't take your job lightly as everything will be taken into account during the appraisal.

Thank you, I'll do the same. However, it is not that I am always late; certain unavoidable circumstances cause it to happen. But I'll try to do what you suggested...

Since you are a fresher, you complain like this. Working in an organization, especially as the head of HR, is vastly different from college life. My suggestion is that you refrain from reporting this incident to anyone in your organization. Doing so will not only cast you in a negative light but may also embitter your boss further, leading to worse treatment.

As many of our friends in this forum have suggested, you must set an example for others to follow. A person tasked with monitoring others cannot afford to make mistakes. Consider this a valuable learning experience for future guidance. While taking on responsibilities can enhance your learning and elevate your importance, biting off more than you can chew may lead to suffering, especially if recognition is lacking. Please proceed with caution.

Those who endure hardships and express grievances at the outset of their careers tend to develop over time. I wish you all the best.

Best wishes,
R.Ganesh

I do agree with Yaasmin and others. Being an HR professional, you cannot excuse yourself, and any management will expect you to set an example for other employees. So, stop blaming and complaining. Regularize yourself (don't be demotivated or feel regret; nobody's perfect, on the other hand, mistakes cannot be continued). Proud to be in HR.

Regards,
Murali N HR

Note:

1. You have mentioned that deductions are only for you and not for others. It clearly states that your head "wants you to be a role model to others."

2. Your head wants you to learn the HR process soon and lead HR.

3. This is a valuable opportunity where you can learn the entire gamut of HR, practice, and solely involve yourself in implementing. Utilize this opportunity to grow in HR.

4. Discuss with your head of HR and share your thoughts regarding your role and ideas. Even after the discussion on CiteHR, if you are not satisfied, kindly go for a personal discussion with Prof. Dr. A. P. Irungovel, Medical Sociologist.

Regards,
K. Sambath

HR
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As told by everyone here, late coming is not good, especially for HR personnel. Everyone else takes it for granted that HR itself is late. The first thing an employee does when they enter the office is to look at the HR seat to see if HR is in. I have seen that happening daily in my company. When they come in late, they avoid looking at HR to just make themselves believe that they are not late or they want to avoid that sight. So, try to be punctual always. I do understand that there will be situations for everyone, but it should not be a daily occurrence. In those times, make it a point to message your boss that you will be late due to the situation, which should definitely not happen more than twice a month. Your boss is deducting your pay just to ensure that he brings in discipline. He cannot enforce it in others unless his own department first follows it. Else, he will be questioned why his department alone is given the privilege. This, I am sure, you will agree that no boss will want.

This is a great opportunity you have got. No one will get the chance to get into HR, especially as a fresher. Do make the best use of that opportunity. All the best.

Dear Zenobia_Francis,

Key Points to Consider in Your Role

1. Try to understand how your organization needs you and what kind of work or output is expected from you.
2. Don't rush to take on all the responsibilities.
3. Do a little but do it perfectly. Justify your stand.
4. Slowly scale up your job or work scenario by widening your responsibilities.
5. Don't do 'anything good' that is not beneficial for the organization.
6. Always stay cheerful. Enjoy the joy of sadness and befriend everyone.

Regards.