employers rights

[sharon.w]

a collegue has none exsitent personal hygiene. he doesnt wash & his odour is really offensive. everyone keeps telling him but he thinks theres nothing wrong. people are refusing to work with him what can the employer do

[musicmummy]

Mention it to your Manager if you have one, and if you have a personnell dept. they should deal with it.

[Postdog]

Good luck - we have a guy at work who makes us heave every time he is close, but despite hints, stronger hints, remarks and telling the management, he still pongs.

[Mistopheles]

The employer could probably give an official warning to the guy in question. Personally, I'd start with an informal chat, but one to one, so it's a bit more formal. Very embarrasing, but if it's affecting staff, it has to be done. Then progress to a formal warning, a written warning, etc.

[buildersmate]

Yupp, agree with that. These are some of the most difficult issues for a line manager to solve.