"A co-worker, "Erin," has been allowed to work from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, while the rest of us came back to the office. We function alongside each other much like a small family. We have no drama, no office politics and an overall great atmosphere. Erin's absence has caused a strain on our team and has fueled resentment. Many feel it's unfair, although these feelings have not been shared with Erin."
"I'm sorry you didn't mention what the benefit structure is at your company. Erin took a job on the Q.T. while still on your boss's payroll. In the state where I live (California), that would be a reason to fire her. I do not regard enlightening your boss about what Erin did as deceitful. I think what you did was the right thing to do and loyal to the company."
A team returned to the office while one co-worker, Erin, continued working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic. The team functions closely and Erin's absence strained team dynamics, generating resentment that was not communicated to her. Erin accepted a new job without informing the boss because she feared the boss's reaction. A colleague told the boss despite Erin's request for secrecy. Secretly taking another job while still on payroll can create employment consequences in some jurisdictions, such as possible termination in California. Informing the boss is characterized as loyalty to the company rather than deceit.
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