[scott1]

Own my own electrical company. It's quite small just two employees right now. We do mostly residential. It's also in a small town. I am hoping to expand the business someday. But what I am gong to ask is something I know everyone has been through and I know what the answer is but I thought I would like to hear from y'all. I have one worker who has laid out on a few occasions. No call, no text nothing. I wait only to see he is a no show. When confronted he tells me either he forgot, was out of town or just wanted to be with his family. What should I do? He is a good worker and learns fast.

 

[JHFWIC]

Id Fire him, I had a good hand that pulled that same crap for 4 years I kept him because I thought I needed him. hes been gone for 5 years and I haven't missed him.

 

[butcher733]

Easy. Just say "one more time and your gone". Then he will be the one making the decision.

 

[Lep]

hire somebody else and phase the other guy out.

 

[sparky402]

Had the same problem. He found a new job a couple months ago. I think i just felt bad and felt i needed him so i only would say stuff to him then i was the bad guy for even saying anything.

 

[Spunk#7]

Dump him!

 

[Lep]

do you do something like residential service work, wire new homes , additions maybe?

 

[Michigan Master]

He's not a good worker if he's not working... Not giving you any notification that he's not going to make to work that day is either extremely disrespectful or irresponsible; both are undesirable characteristics in an employee.

I'd explain to him that if he's not going to make it to work when scheduled, that he must notify you in a timely manner so that you can make alternative plans to proceed with the job. (You may need to define "timely manner".) If he calls in too much and it impacts your business I'd let him know that you need someone more reliable and if he can't do that you may need to find someone else.

 

[99cents]

Document it. Put your employee obligations in writing. Have him sign it. That might wake him up. Then it's three strikes and you're out. Have him sign two warnings and then kick his a$$ out the door the third time.

If he refuses to sign I would toss him immediately. The signed documents, however, can protect you in case he decides to make your life uncomfortable after the fact. And, if you're in a small town, you can say, "I did everything I could..."

 

[green light]

I'd smoke him... Being late without calling drives me crazy, but not showing up at all with no warning is unacceptable.

 

[scott1]

do you do something like residential service work, wire new homes , additions maybe?

Yes all the above

 

[scott1]

He's not a good worker if he's not working... Not giving you any notification that he's not going to make to work that day is either extremely disrespectful or irresponsible; both are undesirable characteristics in an employee. I'd explain to him that if he's not going to make it to work when scheduled, that he must notify you in a timely manner so that you can make alternative plans to proceed with the job. (You may need to define "timely manner".) If he calls in too much and it impacts your business I'd let him know that you need someone more reliable and if he can't do that you may need to find someone else.

Well said thank you

 

[HARRY304E]

Own my own electrical company. It's quite small just two employees right now. We do mostly residential. It's also in a small town. I am hoping to expand the business someday. But what I am gong to ask is something I know everyone has been through and I know what the answer is but I thought I would like to hear from y'all. I have one worker who has laid out on a few occasions. No call, no text nothing. I wait only to see he is a no show. When confronted he tells me either he forgot, was out of town or just wanted to be with his family. What should I do? He is a good worker and learns fast.

There is no such thing as " I forgot to go to work"

No call=you're fired.


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[scott1]

Document it. Put your employee obligations in writing. Have him sign it. That might wake him up. Then it's three strikes and you're out. Have him sign two warnings and then kick his a$$ out the door the third time. If he refuses to sign I would toss him immediately. The signed documents, however, can protect you in case he decides to make your life uncomfortable after the fact. And, if you're in a small town, you can say, "I did everything I could..."

That I can do and will thanks

 

[jproffer]

"I just wanted to spend time with my family"

"Well great...tell ya what, since I'm such a helluva guy, go ahead and spend the rest of the week with them. And as far as that goes, go ahead and take next week too. Really get some good quality time with them. And when you run out of money to feed them, you may or may not still have a place here. I'll let ya know. Don't call me, I'll call you."

 

[macmikeman]

First before you can him, send him out to some jobs that don't exist. Tell him you are on your way and will be a few minutes late , so wait in the parking lot.

 

[Shockdoc]

New guy pulled that this morning after texting me last night to confirm starting today. No answer or call back . I guess Obama pays their bills.

 

[Shockdoc]

Own my own electrical company. It's quite small just two employees right now. We do mostly residential. It's also in a small town. I am hoping to expand the business someday. But what I am gong to ask is something I know everyone has been through and I know what the answer is but I thought I would like to hear from y'all. I have one worker who has laid out on a few occasions. No call, no text nothing. I wait only to see he is a no show. When confronted he tells me either he forgot, was out of town or just wanted to be with his family. What should I do? He is a good worker and learns fast.

On a binge from the night before ......most likely.
The no call/ no text thing says one of two things, still too high or passed out cold .

 

[scott1]

"I just wanted to spend time with my family" "Well great...tell ya what, since I'm such a helluva guy, go ahead and spend the rest of the week with them. And as far as that goes, go ahead and take next week too. Really get some good quality time with them. And when you run out of money to feed them, you may or may not still have a place here. I'll let ya know. Don't call me, I'll call you."

Perfectly quoted

 

[RGH]

He won't change get a new kid that wants the job. :thumbsup: