Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
Can a non-supervisor who is not in the employee rating chain overrule a supervisor’s decision to promote an employee? Can a non-supervisor assign probation to an employee he does not supervise?
A:
The answer to the question depends on delegated authority. Sometimes HR officials are provided with the type of authority you reference.
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