Can an HR Manager Who's Often Late Justifiably Penalize Employees for Tardiness?

If the company's HR Manager does not come to the office on time, can they punish other employees for arriving late to the office?

Regards,
Pulkit

Any type of punishment policy applicable to all employees, including HR managers, is also applicable to the employees of the company.

Thank you.

Regards,
J.N. Modi

Yes, he can also be punishable. But who is going to punish him? His reporting authority should take care of this action.

Regards,
Suri

Well said, Modi. HR is also an employee in the organization. All company policies are applicable to HR. However, in your case, if HR is late due to his/her own commitments, he/she should be punished as per the company policy.

HR Responsibilities and Exceptions

But let me tell you that usually HRs will visit consultancies (if tied up) in the first hours of the working days in case of recruitments, or they visit PF offices in the first hours. In that case, their non-availability in the office should be considered as ON DUTY. Please try to find out the reason before taking any action.

Thanks,
Raam

HR employees are examples for all employees. Hence, they should always maintain discipline. However, if an employee is late, they should be disciplined by their HOD according to the company's rules.

Please remember that normal rules provide for punishing an employee if they are a habitual latecomer and not on a single occasion. In case your HR Manager is a habitual latecomer, they are also punishable at par with other habitual latecomer employees.

Regards,
S.K. Johri