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  1. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    This Got to say I kind of wish you had reported the person rather than the whole thread, so I could return If I had another question.
  2. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    I am friendly with my employees, but I am not their friend.
  3. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    I'm certainly not the expert about these things which is why I asked about this in the first place, but I feel like that "joke" is or is at least on the verge of workplace bullying. So I'm definitely not going to do anything like that.
  4. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    I guess anything is possible. I have no idea though.
  5. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    I am her boss and one of the owners.
  6. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    Fairly recent in comparison to her whole time employed here. I'd say I first noticed the issue around Christmas, but it would just be in a blue moon for like a day or so. This past week it was constant and stronger and I just can't handle it anymore.
  7. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    Maybe it's medical then. I don't think it's religious because she's been here for years and this has never been an issue before.
  8. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    I can't say I've ever experience the "hasn't bathed in a month" smell, but maybe. I'd say it's like she didn't use deodorant after a workout except way way more powerful. Like standing within a few feet of her it smells more like your nose is directly in her armpit. The smell just kind of...
  9. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    Okay. Thank you
  10. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    No, but she is the only other office worker. The others are in the field.
  11. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    No HR department. This is a small family business.
  12. M

    Is there a way to tell an employee they smell and need to work on their hygiene?

    What is the name of your state? CA I have an employee that now has very strong body odor. I just can't stand to be around her anymore so it is making work difficult. I know I have a right to fire employees without cause here, but it would really be a shame since she is otherwise a good employee...
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