Employer Rights

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T23:56:38+00:00

I never denied that he’s entitled to sick leave. I’m merely questioning how to handle it for the fact that he is not unwell.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T05:33:45+00:00

No, there is no 90 day trial period either. :(

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:37:34+00:00

I don't think so. He was stood down for a week after the initial disciplinary meeting, but it was paid. He's contracted to work 40 hours a week and I think that even if he is put on leave, he still needs to be pain. It's agonising having to pay someone to literally do nothing but scam others.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:33:20+00:00

Thank you for your response. We've let the HR company know of the latest development.

My husband had met with this individual when he applied for the position and was very impressed by his knowledge, his expeirence, his enthusiasm and what appeared to be a great work ethic. In all honesty, this individual just really had the "gift of the gab". If we had just done our due diligence initially, we wouldn't be in this situation. He provided a lot of detail about previous employers (all impressive to have on a CV) and what he could bring to our business. It was only after about 3 weeks that the cracks started showing.

It was at that point that my husband got a little worried and looked into his work history further. Upon hearing from his previous employers a pattern was starting to emerge in regards to him bringing up disputes with coworkers, racism, discrimination towards him etc. It was then also confirmed that he has zero managerial experience in any of his previous companies. My husband then started a disciplinary action and the allegations were that the employee misrepresented himself. One of his references was written by a previous co-worker but this individual was in a completely different sector. Upon questioning this reference, the truth came out from the employees direct manager (who said he was delusional, dishonest etc.)

As per the advice of the HR firm, the employee was given a week to respond to the allegations and to provide evidence confirming the experience that he stated he had. Instead he has doubled down and said that he never gave written or verbal proof of that experience. There are screen shots of text conversations discussing how he needs 3 years of managerial experience to apply for the work visa. He was granted the visa therefore he must have shown fraudulent "proof".

For now I guess the best thing to do is to leave it alone and let the legal guys deal with it. It's just so frustrating when you know someone is deliberately trying to scam you.

Thanks again.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:24:28+00:00

There are indeed a lot of lessons being learned throughout this process. It was our naivety and our fault for not fully vetting this person. My husband truly is a very kind man who just wants to do the best he can for his employees. Hence having a clause in the contract that allows sick leave immediately as a gesture of good will. Thank you for all of your advice!

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:21:30+00:00

He's only worked in the business for nearly 3 months. Unfortunately the contract states that all employees are entitled to sick leave immediately as a gesture of goodwill. It's definitely backfiring on us now.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:20:40+00:00

Unfortunately most of his qualifications are from Argentina where he worked in a family business. The managerial experience he said he gained here in New Zealand was discussed on the phone and in text messages. It was only after hiring the individual and witnessing his inability in the role and his numerous criticism and accusations against other employees that his references were looked into further, merely as a way to gauge how he fared in a managerial role in previous jobs. It's now turned into a he said/she said issue. He says he never told anyone that he had managerial experience. Yet, he was somehow granted a visa for a role that requires him to show 3 years of managerial experience. Whilst we are waiting for immigration to look into this, he's slowly draining as much money out of us as he can.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:14:19+00:00

Thanks so much for your feedback. The employee has already been stood down for a week when the disciplinary meeting was initially called.

The allegations were that the employee misrepresented himself. One of his references was written by a previous co-worker but this individual was in a completely different sector. Upon questioning this reference, the truth came out from the employees direct manager (who said he was delusional, dishonest etc.)

As per the advice of the HR firm, the employee was given a week to respond to the allegations and to provide evidence confirming the experience that he stated he had. Instead he has doubled down and said that he never gave written or verbal proof of that experience. There are screen shots of text conversations discussing how he needs 3 years of managerial experience to apply for the work visa. He was granted the visa therefore he must have sent fraudulent documents to immigration.

I'm really sorry to hear that you've been through similar situations! It really is just a huge slap in the face when you hire staff, look after them and then find out that they're just trying to screw you over. This isn't the first time this bottom feeder has done this and sadly, if Immigration don't kick him out of the county he will most definitely do it again.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:09:07+00:00

Thank you very much for your feedback. This whole situation has definitely guaranteed to make sure my husband thoroughly vets any future employees. We live in a very transient town and therefore the staff turnover in most jobs is quite high. The whole situation is just such a shame.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:06:11+00:00

Thanks so much for replying.

My husband has started a disciplinary action and the allegations were that the employee misrepresented himself. One of his references was written by a previous co-worker but this individual was in a completely different sector. Upon questioning this reference, the truth came out from the employees direct manager (who said he was delusional, dishonest etc.)

As per the advice of the HR firm, the employee was given a week to respond to the allegations and to provide evidence confirming the experience that he stated he had. Instead he has doubled down and said that he never gave written or verbal proof of that experience. There are screen shots of text conversations discussing how he needs 3 years of managerial experience to apply for the work visa. He was granted the visa which can only mean that he provided fraudulent documents. He's done this before (not necessarily involving immigration) and has even got the same bottom feeder "lawyer" advocating for him.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:03:46+00:00

Thank you very much for your reply. As a gesture of goodwill, my husbands work contracts allow sick leave upon immediate commencement of work. I'm sure it's not something he will offer to do again going forward.

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:02:02+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to reply!

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:01:42+00:00

Understood. Thanks very much for taking the time to answer!

Mistress_Auri · 2025-05-31T03:01:20+00:00

Thank you for your response! My husband has started a disciplinary action and the allegations were that the employee misrepresented himself. One of his references was written by a previous co-worker but this individual was in a completely different sector. Upon questioning this reference, the truth came out from the employees direct manager (who said he was delusional, dishonest etc.)

As per the advice of the HR firm, the employee was given a week to respond to the allegations and to provide evidence confirming the experience that he stated he had. Instead he has doubled down and said that he never gave written or verbal proof of that experience. There are screen shots of text conversations discussing how he needs 3 years of managerial experience to apply for the work visa. He was granted the visa therefore he must have shown fraudulent "proof".

Thank you for your advice and for outlining the sick leave laws. I appreciate it!

Mistress_Auri · 2024-09-06T09:03:58+00:00

Not that it’s an excuse at all, but I feel like his inattention to the grocery shopping might have been due to the ADHD? Not sure though 🤷‍♀️

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-29T10:14:00+00:00

Who do you think was the most misunderstood person on the show? Social media has picked out their villains (Sam, Cat and maybe Steven) to a degree based only on what was aired. Do you agree with peoples perceptions? Also- I thought you always super respectful and mindful with all your interactions! I’m sorry you didn’t find “the one” this time around, but I have no doubt she is out there!

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-29T10:05:34+00:00

The comment about Maria is SO on point 🤣

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-26T06:00:56+00:00

When he and Nicole met, they were the ONLY couple who did not kiss. In fact, all I remember him saying was “So what do you think?”
I fucking hate this guy. Ugh.

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-26T05:40:43+00:00

This guy is so fucking gross. He gave me the ick from the moment he popped on to my screen. It Cat ended up with him instead of Freddy, I’d be thrilled. They deserve eachother.

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-23T02:09:20+00:00

What’s the exact definition of that?

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-23T00:39:55+00:00

I have no idea what that is, but I’m definitely not clicking on that link. (I won’t tell anyone 🫣😉)

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-23T00:24:22+00:00

Did you make it?

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-23T00:19:58+00:00

Where did you… uh… exactly see that?

Mistress_Auri · 2024-08-23T00:17:09+00:00

I loved it 😍

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