Hi All,
I would like to share one problem with all of my seniors that any ware in our organizational policy, it is not written that salary is a confidential matter. So that Account department & Admin department disclose the salary of every employee whoever ask for that. Every one knows each other salary. Now it's creating a comparison with two employees who are getting less salary with same responsibility or position with other one who is getting more salary.
My management ask me to write a letter to worn or inform to the concern departments for making salary as a confidential matter.
Can any one suggest me how can I write a warning letter to the concern departments.
Thanks,
Ankita
HR
From India, Delhi
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I would like to share one problem with all of my seniors that any ware in our organizational policy, it is not written that salary is a confidential matter. So that Account department & Admin department disclose the salary of every employee whoever ask for that. Every one knows each other salary. Now it's creating a comparison with two employees who are getting less salary with same responsibility or position with other one who is getting more salary.
My management ask me to write a letter to worn or inform to the concern departments for making salary as a confidential matter.
Can any one suggest me how can I write a warning letter to the concern departments.
Thanks,
Ankita
HR
From India, Delhi
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Dear,
You should not be demotivated by this because if you want some legal suggestion or any suggestion, everyone will be keen to use their mind. But if you ask for a simple letter to be drafted on your behalf, no one has time.
In this case, you can simply write a circular stating that salary information is confidential and should not be disclosed to others. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
YKS
J S Malik
From India, Delhi
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174You should not be demotivated by this because if you want some legal suggestion or any suggestion, everyone will be keen to use their mind. But if you ask for a simple letter to be drafted on your behalf, no one has time.
In this case, you can simply write a circular stating that salary information is confidential and should not be disclosed to others. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
YKS
J S Malik
From India, Delhi
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Disclosing salary by an individual in good faith and in friendly terms to another employee does not amount to misconduct or offense. However, if your payroll officer or in-charge is the one disclosing the information, they are liable for reprimand as it can cause disharmony within the organization.
Salaries of individuals working in the same position may vary due to several factors such as date of joining, qualifications, experience, market price of the job, seniority, decision-making abilities, know-how, responsibility, accountability, and performance. It is important to note that disclosing salaries that do not benefit the organization is not fair.
If employees share salary information among themselves, HR has the responsibility to differentiate and justify what factors contribute to the differences.
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Badlu
From Saudi Arabia
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Salaries of individuals working in the same position may vary due to several factors such as date of joining, qualifications, experience, market price of the job, seniority, decision-making abilities, know-how, responsibility, accountability, and performance. It is important to note that disclosing salaries that do not benefit the organization is not fair.
If employees share salary information among themselves, HR has the responsibility to differentiate and justify what factors contribute to the differences.
Regards,
Badlu
From Saudi Arabia
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And why did you choose the warning letter? Your boss asked you to either inform them or warn them. DO YOU KNOW THE MEANING OF WARNING? WARNING MEANS WHEN SOMEONE DOES SOMETHING THAT IS PROHIBITED. AND TILL TODAY, NOWHERE IS IT WRITTEN THAT SALARY SHOULD NOT BE DISCLOSED. JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE HR DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN GO ON ISSUING WARNING LETTERS TO ALL. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SAY REGARDING THIS?? HR :-x:-x
From India, Pune
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From India, Pune
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Hi Ankita,
I have two points to share:
1. According to me, there is no need to issue a warning letter. Instead, you can have them write an apology letter for misconduct in the organization.
2. If you want to ensure that the same incident does not happen again, you should include this point in your appointment order: "Salary is confidential, and failure to follow this will result in termination."
That's it.
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I have two points to share:
1. According to me, there is no need to issue a warning letter. Instead, you can have them write an apology letter for misconduct in the organization.
2. If you want to ensure that the same incident does not happen again, you should include this point in your appointment order: "Salary is confidential, and failure to follow this will result in termination."
That's it.
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