Is it legal for HR to share my questions/discussions with my boss?

Anonymous

October 4,2022 at 11:35AM UTC

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Is it legal for HR to share my questions/discussions with my boss? I purposely left him out of the conversation to see if what he claimed they told him was true. Instead they shared my question with him and didn’t bother answering me. He’s put off a promised promotion for over 3 years and has been blaming the delay on HR.

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AnonymousOctober 4,2022 at 12:47PM UTC
Of course. HR is there to support the company and it management. So there is no expectation of confidentiality as thar would be a conflict.
Amanda BurtOctober 4,2022 at 1:20PM UTC
Never tell HR anything you don't want the higher ups to know. HR calls before you even return to your desk. Don't forget the cardinal rule: They are paid by the employer-not you. They are there to protect the company, not you.
LindawerOctober 4,2022 at 3:29PM UTC
Exactly. HR is not your friend or the parent in the corporate “family.” The sooner one realizes this the better.
Shelly EdwardsOctober 4,2022 at 2:17PM UTC
If you went to HR to inquire about a promotion and wanted a reponse, they will need to discuss that response with your boss. If you specifically asked them why your boss is saying they aren't passing along the promotion, again, they need to verify the situation with your boss. There shouldn't be an expectation of confidentiality regarding a promotion when your boss is a decision maker along with HR on this.