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To think my boss shouldn't be logging in a doing work whilst on Parental Leave?

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ThisChickenLastsForever · 11/07/2024 22:11

Boss is on parental leave for unspecified amount of time, up to 1 year. All good. Left 3 weeks ago. I am stepping into their shoes in their absence to keep things ticking along. However, it is quite clear that boss has been logging in and completing tasks these past 3 weeks. Is answering emails, approving invoices etc. this is not part of any approved KIT days.
This is a problem because I go to do tasks and discover they're already done. And have wasted my time finding out about things, deciding a resolution etc only to find out that boss has already said "do this" or things have been actioned on systems (easily seen form audit logs and the like).
Frustrating for sure!

My bosses boss is just ignoring my messages asking about this. Have emailed though to say seeing as there's no response to my previous concerns about this, then I will assume that all tasks will be completed by my boss and I won't be doing them due to the time I'm wasting... Iam doing almost two roles in my part time hours, so efficient use of my time is vital)

AIBU to think they shouldn't be doing this? Or is it perfectly fine for them to decide to work "secretly"?

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NewDay00 · 11/07/2024 22:59

Can you not just email your boss and ask what they are doing and what you don't need to do because its already being done?

ThisChickenLastsForever · 11/07/2024 22:25

Hateam · 11/07/2024 22:17

Things might get missed if there are 2 of you stepping on each other's toes and you might get thr blame.

Your boss needs to step back completely.

This is partly my concern that something gets missed or worse I speak to an external client and make us look like idiots because boss has already emailed them with information etc.
I refuse to be blamed for anything, have already stated that as I had zero handover, and have limited access to some systems ) that if something goes completely it's up as a result of it all, I'm not being blamed. (and yes I have written proof that I asked, multiple times, far in advance of baby's arrival for the handover and access...)

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Pippa246 · 11/07/2024 22:18

I hate stuff like this. DH boss is on long term sick but keeps sending out messages and getting involved in stuff. Leads to duplication and errors. Boss’ boss quite happy as it stops them having to do stuff. But it’s completely not allowed to work when you are officially off.

Can you go to HR for advice?

Hateam · 11/07/2024 22:17

Things might get missed if there are 2 of you stepping on each other's toes and you might get thr blame.

Your boss needs to step back completely.

ThisChickenLastsForever · 11/07/2024 22:14

TomWambsgansSwans · 11/07/2024 22:13

Has the baby arrived yet? I imagine jt will calm down once they have a newborn to look after.

Baby arrived 3 weeks ago.

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TomWambsgansSwans · 11/07/2024 22:13

Has the baby arrived yet? I imagine jt will calm down once they have a newborn to look after.