I am having a really bad day

[Katymac]

My newest member of staff phone in yesterday as her ds was ill (fine - I understand children being ill)

Then she phoned in today - he was better but she didn't want to leave him - I thought poor little sausage never mind -she'll be in tomorrow

She ang tonite to say she only wanted to work 2 days a week (so I tried to work that out) and I rang back to say how about 3 days...but shorter hours

Now she says she wants to give up completely and she won't be in Wed, Thurs & Fri

What can I do with all my mindees - I am going to have to let the parents down

I may even have to close

I can't beleive it

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She is irresponsible. And, it is she who has let you down. Don't feel guilty. Show her the same loyalty she has shown you and deduct wages in lieu of notice. In fact, before doing that, I would probably call her back and say look I have tried but I can not replace you on a monents notice, I need you to work your notice. And if she won't, then I'd deduct the wages and ask for a written resignation.

Can she collect unemployment? And do you have to pay it, if she does? I have no idea, just thought it was something to think about. I think(and I'm not sure) that unemployment is for people who have been left without a job due to no fault of her own. And I would say she has no fault on this one.

And I would not say she has no fault on this one.

oh Km, I wish I lived near you! (Glasgow is a bit too far to travel), I'd help you out in a minute. I've always been impressed by your professional attitude and how far you've come. Please don't let this staff member drag you down, I don't know the answer, I hope someone reliable and fun turns up for you v. soon!

Good luck getting these problems sorted

ssd x x x

Thanks Happybiggirl....I'm about as far away as can be, in East Norfolk (by Great Yarmouth)

Uwila - She has now said she will work next week Mon-Fri as her notice - which doesn't really help - I think I'd rather she just went

She wants to know if she can still come to the Christmas meal and the children's party and the girls night out

god she wants it all!

Is her notice period only one week?

Well in the 3 month trial it is

That's so I could get rid of her if she was awful

Turns out she was great - just unreliable so my good idea turned around & bit me in the bum

Well, lesson learned then. Might want to make it two weeks next time.

You will get through this, Katy. Some aspects of being an employer are not fun, and this is one of them. But, try to set you sorrow and frustration aside and just make sound business decisions. You probably need her to show up next week because otherwise you might have to let the parents down and that would be bad for the business you have worked so hard to build. Don't let an irresponsible employee damage that.

Sometimes you have to make tough decisions, no matter what line of work you are in.

As for wanting to know if she can come out with you guys... a bit odd really. But it would be rude to say "no".

She does need to give you a written resignation which states the last date of her employment. Do ask her for this.

check what your contract with her says - and definitely deduct money in lieu of notice. She can't just keep picking and choosing when she works.

Have you tried notices in all the local schools for possible employees. Also - have you tried the Norfolk website www.norfolkchildcarejobs.com/

My job should be on there today - do you fancy registering as an applicant & having a look?

Actually the vacancy isn't "live" yet I'm hoping it will be checked and go on later

What a dilemma to be in KM; I only wish I lived nearer to you, I have two free days a week

Actually the vacancy isn't "live" yet I'm hoping it will be checked and go on later

can you try local colleges, people doing childcare course may need experience? wish i was nearer too

All three staff have rallied (is that how you spell it?) and will be covering the hours - despite it being inconvenient to their own families

They rang her & she now doesn't want to come in at all - she won't do the course on Saturday (which will cost me £10)

And now she doesn't want to come to the Christmas party - surprise surprise

I am registered - will check.

Is it the one at Fleggburgh ?

Yep

Any suggestion for changing it?

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Just let her go. She frankly doesn't sound like she is worth an effort to keep her for another week.

And good for your other staff for giving her a bit of stick.

Is this letter fair?

I am sorry your family commitments have made you resign your position as childcare assistant. I am recruiting a replacement as soon as possible, because by leaving immediately (effectively) you have put me in a very difficult position as I do require a certain level of adult cover for the children.

According to the timesheet you currently have 5 days wages owing to you, I do think however you attended work on Friday, which makes a total of 6 days, however due to the lack of notice I will be deducting a week?s money to compensate me for this. This leaves a balance of £21.80. I have paid £10 deposit for the course on Saturday, but as you will not be attending I will deduct this from your wages. I currently hold £5 as a deposit for the Christmas party, so a cheque for £16.80 (£11.80 wages and £5 deposit) will be sent with this letter.

I am not writing
I am extremely disappointed in this outcome and feel very let down by you

poor you your not having much luck with staff
letter sounds fine and fair
dont think i will expand to hiring staff to much trouble rather just reley on myself
dh took day off today to help me with my 3 babies and take me to the doctors i have an ear infection in both ears dh been a big help

It's not too rude

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