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I don't recall if my contract had a Non-disclosure agreement for my work and I don't seem to have a copy of it in my records.
How can I request a copy of my contract from HR without appearing suspicious? What's the standard procedure and is it confidential from other departments? Will it look bad?
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 21:40
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I don't recall if my contract had a Non-disclosure agreement for my work and I don't seem to have a copy of it in my records.
How can I request a copy of my contract from HR without appearing suspicious? What's the standard procedure and is it confidential from other departments? Will it look bad?
contracts human-resources
asked Apr 10 '12 at 21:40
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Even though it's not fair: they will be suspicious and in my experience they have no reason to keep it confidential from your manager, etc. Tread carefully.
– Nicole
Apr 10 '12 at 22:19
Is this a separate NDA, or do you not have a copy of your contract (which may include an NDA)? The body of your question seems to imply the former, but the title seems to imply the latter - I think different approaches would be appropriate, depending on which case applies.
– Josef K
Apr 11 '12 at 8:50
@MarkBannister there was no separate NDA, I can't find my copy of my contract period.
– Rarity
Apr 11 '12 at 13:14
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I don't recall if my contract had a Non-disclosure agreement for my work and I don't seem to have a copy of it in my records.
How can I request a copy of my contract from HR without appearing suspicious? What's the standard procedure and is it confidential from other departments? Will it look bad?
contracts human-resources
asked Apr 10 '12 at 21:40
Rarity
4,37643457
I don't recall if my contract had a Non-disclosure agreement for my work and I don't seem to have a copy of it in my records.
How can I request a copy of my contract from HR without appearing suspicious? What's the standard procedure and is it confidential from other departments? Will it look bad?
contracts human-resources
asked Apr 10 '12 at 21:40
Rarity
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 21:40
Rarity
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 21:40
Rarity
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 21:40
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Even though it's not fair: they will be suspicious and in my experience they have no reason to keep it confidential from your manager, etc. Tread carefully.
– Nicole
Apr 10 '12 at 22:19
Is this a separate NDA, or do you not have a copy of your contract (which may include an NDA)? The body of your question seems to imply the former, but the title seems to imply the latter - I think different approaches would be appropriate, depending on which case applies.
– Josef K
Apr 11 '12 at 8:50
@MarkBannister there was no separate NDA, I can't find my copy of my contract period.
– Rarity
Apr 11 '12 at 13:14
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Even though it's not fair: they will be suspicious and in my experience they have no reason to keep it confidential from your manager, etc. Tread carefully.
– Nicole
Apr 10 '12 at 22:19
Is this a separate NDA, or do you not have a copy of your contract (which may include an NDA)? The body of your question seems to imply the former, but the title seems to imply the latter - I think different approaches would be appropriate, depending on which case applies.
– Josef K
Apr 11 '12 at 8:50
@MarkBannister there was no separate NDA, I can't find my copy of my contract period.
– Rarity
Apr 11 '12 at 13:14
2
2
Even though it's not fair: they will be suspicious and in my experience they have no reason to keep it confidential from your manager, etc. Tread carefully.
– Nicole
Apr 10 '12 at 22:19
Even though it's not fair: they will be suspicious and in my experience they have no reason to keep it confidential from your manager, etc. Tread carefully.
– Nicole
Apr 10 '12 at 22:19
Is this a separate NDA, or do you not have a copy of your contract (which may include an NDA)? The body of your question seems to imply the former, but the title seems to imply the latter - I think different approaches would be appropriate, depending on which case applies.
– Josef K
Apr 11 '12 at 8:50
Is this a separate NDA, or do you not have a copy of your contract (which may include an NDA)? The body of your question seems to imply the former, but the title seems to imply the latter - I think different approaches would be appropriate, depending on which case applies.
– Josef K
Apr 11 '12 at 8:50
@MarkBannister there was no separate NDA, I can't find my copy of my contract period.
– Rarity
Apr 11 '12 at 13:14
@MarkBannister there was no separate NDA, I can't find my copy of my contract period.
– Rarity
Apr 11 '12 at 13:14
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Just ask. You're not obligated to tell them why you need another copy of the contract you signed, and even if an HR person is "suspicious" of why you are asking, you do have an answer: you want to fact-check something you signed your name to -- that's a good thing, both for you and for them (you want to make sure you're in compliance).
As for confidentiality, assume everything having to do with employment is confidential. Even if it isn't, just assume it is unless and until HR explicitly tells you otherwise.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
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If you're asked why, just say you want to update your files. It really shouldn't be a big deal and it's nothing to be worried about. The trouble with having to sign a lot of first day paperwork (which is very common) is that you're nervous and you might lose copies of what you signed.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 21:55
Yeah, not a big deal. It's official records. There's no reason everyone shouldn't have access to a copy whenever they want.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 21:59
6
Often landlords or leasing agents want to see proof of employment that contains salary information. This can be a handy excuse...
– hairboat♦
Apr 11 '12 at 0:27
@AbbyT.Miller Unless you're a recent hire any paperwork you signed when you started is likely to be severely out of date WRT your salary.
– Dan Neely
Apr 19 '12 at 18:34
Just say "i was having a clear out of old papers and accidentally my contract got misfiled"
– Neuro
Aug 10 '12 at 20:03
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Just ask. You did a round of cleaning up all your documents at home (which you should do once in a while) and you just can't find the employment contract with your company. To make it look better, tell them you found the contracts with your two previous companies, which are quite useless now, but not the one with your current company. Since this is something that you should have (there is no need for any specific reason, but it's obvious that you should have a copy of your employment contract), could they please make you a copy?
answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
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Hey HR,
I need a copy of my contract for (select options that apply):
- tax purposes,
- real estate rental,
- confirmation of employment by whoever,
- my own records.
I can't access mine at the moment. Would you be so kind as to forward a copy to me please?
Thanks a bunch.
Would do. Amend wording where applicable.
I'd say that just saying you need it to provide "proof of employment" to some organization is likely to be the least suspicious and usually lets them know you need it rather quickly.
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
1
You don't even have to provide an explanation.Is it possible to have a copy of my contract sent to meis a perfectly valid and complete request. Perhaps some apology for inconveniencing them, but that's about it - no reason to divulge information, or (even worse), be tempted to lie about why you want it, if you don't wanna give them the real reason.
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Feb 16 '16 at 19:17
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
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up vote
23
down vote
accepted
Just ask. You're not obligated to tell them why you need another copy of the contract you signed, and even if an HR person is "suspicious" of why you are asking, you do have an answer: you want to fact-check something you signed your name to -- that's a good thing, both for you and for them (you want to make sure you're in compliance).
As for confidentiality, assume everything having to do with employment is confidential. Even if it isn't, just assume it is unless and until HR explicitly tells you otherwise.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
21.6k87393
3
If you're asked why, just say you want to update your files. It really shouldn't be a big deal and it's nothing to be worried about. The trouble with having to sign a lot of first day paperwork (which is very common) is that you're nervous and you might lose copies of what you signed.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 21:55
Yeah, not a big deal. It's official records. There's no reason everyone shouldn't have access to a copy whenever they want.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 21:59
6
Often landlords or leasing agents want to see proof of employment that contains salary information. This can be a handy excuse...
– hairboat♦
Apr 11 '12 at 0:27
@AbbyT.Miller Unless you're a recent hire any paperwork you signed when you started is likely to be severely out of date WRT your salary.
– Dan Neely
Apr 19 '12 at 18:34
Just say "i was having a clear out of old papers and accidentally my contract got misfiled"
– Neuro
Aug 10 '12 at 20:03
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
23
down vote
accepted
Just ask. You're not obligated to tell them why you need another copy of the contract you signed, and even if an HR person is "suspicious" of why you are asking, you do have an answer: you want to fact-check something you signed your name to -- that's a good thing, both for you and for them (you want to make sure you're in compliance).
As for confidentiality, assume everything having to do with employment is confidential. Even if it isn't, just assume it is unless and until HR explicitly tells you otherwise.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
21.6k87393
3
If you're asked why, just say you want to update your files. It really shouldn't be a big deal and it's nothing to be worried about. The trouble with having to sign a lot of first day paperwork (which is very common) is that you're nervous and you might lose copies of what you signed.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 21:55
Yeah, not a big deal. It's official records. There's no reason everyone shouldn't have access to a copy whenever they want.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 21:59
6
Often landlords or leasing agents want to see proof of employment that contains salary information. This can be a handy excuse...
– hairboat♦
Apr 11 '12 at 0:27
@AbbyT.Miller Unless you're a recent hire any paperwork you signed when you started is likely to be severely out of date WRT your salary.
– Dan Neely
Apr 19 '12 at 18:34
Just say "i was having a clear out of old papers and accidentally my contract got misfiled"
– Neuro
Aug 10 '12 at 20:03
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
23
down vote
accepted
up vote
23
down vote
accepted
Just ask. You're not obligated to tell them why you need another copy of the contract you signed, and even if an HR person is "suspicious" of why you are asking, you do have an answer: you want to fact-check something you signed your name to -- that's a good thing, both for you and for them (you want to make sure you're in compliance).
As for confidentiality, assume everything having to do with employment is confidential. Even if it isn't, just assume it is unless and until HR explicitly tells you otherwise.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
21.6k87393
Just ask. You're not obligated to tell them why you need another copy of the contract you signed, and even if an HR person is "suspicious" of why you are asking, you do have an answer: you want to fact-check something you signed your name to -- that's a good thing, both for you and for them (you want to make sure you're in compliance).
As for confidentiality, assume everything having to do with employment is confidential. Even if it isn't, just assume it is unless and until HR explicitly tells you otherwise.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
21.6k87393
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
21.6k87393
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
21.6k87393
answered Apr 10 '12 at 21:52
jcmeloni
21.6k87393
21.6k87393
3
If you're asked why, just say you want to update your files. It really shouldn't be a big deal and it's nothing to be worried about. The trouble with having to sign a lot of first day paperwork (which is very common) is that you're nervous and you might lose copies of what you signed.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 21:55
Yeah, not a big deal. It's official records. There's no reason everyone shouldn't have access to a copy whenever they want.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 21:59
6
Often landlords or leasing agents want to see proof of employment that contains salary information. This can be a handy excuse...
– hairboat♦
Apr 11 '12 at 0:27
@AbbyT.Miller Unless you're a recent hire any paperwork you signed when you started is likely to be severely out of date WRT your salary.
– Dan Neely
Apr 19 '12 at 18:34
Just say "i was having a clear out of old papers and accidentally my contract got misfiled"
– Neuro
Aug 10 '12 at 20:03
 |Â
show 1 more comment
3
If you're asked why, just say you want to update your files. It really shouldn't be a big deal and it's nothing to be worried about. The trouble with having to sign a lot of first day paperwork (which is very common) is that you're nervous and you might lose copies of what you signed.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 21:55
Yeah, not a big deal. It's official records. There's no reason everyone shouldn't have access to a copy whenever they want.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 21:59
6
Often landlords or leasing agents want to see proof of employment that contains salary information. This can be a handy excuse...
– hairboat♦
Apr 11 '12 at 0:27
@AbbyT.Miller Unless you're a recent hire any paperwork you signed when you started is likely to be severely out of date WRT your salary.
– Dan Neely
Apr 19 '12 at 18:34
Just say "i was having a clear out of old papers and accidentally my contract got misfiled"
– Neuro
Aug 10 '12 at 20:03
3
3
If you're asked why, just say you want to update your files. It really shouldn't be a big deal and it's nothing to be worried about. The trouble with having to sign a lot of first day paperwork (which is very common) is that you're nervous and you might lose copies of what you signed.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 21:55
If you're asked why, just say you want to update your files. It really shouldn't be a big deal and it's nothing to be worried about. The trouble with having to sign a lot of first day paperwork (which is very common) is that you're nervous and you might lose copies of what you signed.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 21:55
Yeah, not a big deal. It's official records. There's no reason everyone shouldn't have access to a copy whenever they want.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 21:59
Yeah, not a big deal. It's official records. There's no reason everyone shouldn't have access to a copy whenever they want.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 21:59
6
6
Often landlords or leasing agents want to see proof of employment that contains salary information. This can be a handy excuse...
– hairboat♦
Apr 11 '12 at 0:27
Often landlords or leasing agents want to see proof of employment that contains salary information. This can be a handy excuse...
– hairboat♦
Apr 11 '12 at 0:27
@AbbyT.Miller Unless you're a recent hire any paperwork you signed when you started is likely to be severely out of date WRT your salary.
– Dan Neely
Apr 19 '12 at 18:34
@AbbyT.Miller Unless you're a recent hire any paperwork you signed when you started is likely to be severely out of date WRT your salary.
– Dan Neely
Apr 19 '12 at 18:34
Just say "i was having a clear out of old papers and accidentally my contract got misfiled"
– Neuro
Aug 10 '12 at 20:03
Just say "i was having a clear out of old papers and accidentally my contract got misfiled"
– Neuro
Aug 10 '12 at 20:03
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
1
down vote
Just ask. You did a round of cleaning up all your documents at home (which you should do once in a while) and you just can't find the employment contract with your company. To make it look better, tell them you found the contracts with your two previous companies, which are quite useless now, but not the one with your current company. Since this is something that you should have (there is no need for any specific reason, but it's obvious that you should have a copy of your employment contract), could they please make you a copy?
answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
71.8k31134226
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Just ask. You did a round of cleaning up all your documents at home (which you should do once in a while) and you just can't find the employment contract with your company. To make it look better, tell them you found the contracts with your two previous companies, which are quite useless now, but not the one with your current company. Since this is something that you should have (there is no need for any specific reason, but it's obvious that you should have a copy of your employment contract), could they please make you a copy?
answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
71.8k31134226
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Just ask. You did a round of cleaning up all your documents at home (which you should do once in a while) and you just can't find the employment contract with your company. To make it look better, tell them you found the contracts with your two previous companies, which are quite useless now, but not the one with your current company. Since this is something that you should have (there is no need for any specific reason, but it's obvious that you should have a copy of your employment contract), could they please make you a copy?
answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
71.8k31134226
Just ask. You did a round of cleaning up all your documents at home (which you should do once in a while) and you just can't find the employment contract with your company. To make it look better, tell them you found the contracts with your two previous companies, which are quite useless now, but not the one with your current company. Since this is something that you should have (there is no need for any specific reason, but it's obvious that you should have a copy of your employment contract), could they please make you a copy?
answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
71.8k31134226
answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
71.8k31134226
answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
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answered Feb 17 '16 at 9:11
gnasher729
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Hey HR,
I need a copy of my contract for (select options that apply):
- tax purposes,
- real estate rental,
- confirmation of employment by whoever,
- my own records.
I can't access mine at the moment. Would you be so kind as to forward a copy to me please?
Thanks a bunch.
Would do. Amend wording where applicable.
I'd say that just saying you need it to provide "proof of employment" to some organization is likely to be the least suspicious and usually lets them know you need it rather quickly.
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
1
You don't even have to provide an explanation.Is it possible to have a copy of my contract sent to meis a perfectly valid and complete request. Perhaps some apology for inconveniencing them, but that's about it - no reason to divulge information, or (even worse), be tempted to lie about why you want it, if you don't wanna give them the real reason.
– rath
Feb 16 '16 at 19:17
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Hey HR,
I need a copy of my contract for (select options that apply):
- tax purposes,
- real estate rental,
- confirmation of employment by whoever,
- my own records.
I can't access mine at the moment. Would you be so kind as to forward a copy to me please?
Thanks a bunch.
Would do. Amend wording where applicable.
I'd say that just saying you need it to provide "proof of employment" to some organization is likely to be the least suspicious and usually lets them know you need it rather quickly.
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
1
You don't even have to provide an explanation.Is it possible to have a copy of my contract sent to meis a perfectly valid and complete request. Perhaps some apology for inconveniencing them, but that's about it - no reason to divulge information, or (even worse), be tempted to lie about why you want it, if you don't wanna give them the real reason.
– rath
Feb 16 '16 at 19:17
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Hey HR,
I need a copy of my contract for (select options that apply):
- tax purposes,
- real estate rental,
- confirmation of employment by whoever,
- my own records.
I can't access mine at the moment. Would you be so kind as to forward a copy to me please?
Thanks a bunch.
Would do. Amend wording where applicable.
I'd say that just saying you need it to provide "proof of employment" to some organization is likely to be the least suspicious and usually lets them know you need it rather quickly.
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
Hey HR,
I need a copy of my contract for (select options that apply):
- tax purposes,
- real estate rental,
- confirmation of employment by whoever,
- my own records.
I can't access mine at the moment. Would you be so kind as to forward a copy to me please?
Thanks a bunch.
Would do. Amend wording where applicable.
I'd say that just saying you need it to provide "proof of employment" to some organization is likely to be the least suspicious and usually lets them know you need it rather quickly.
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
answered Mar 14 '14 at 13:04
haylem
2,45311322
2,45311322
1
You don't even have to provide an explanation.Is it possible to have a copy of my contract sent to meis a perfectly valid and complete request. Perhaps some apology for inconveniencing them, but that's about it - no reason to divulge information, or (even worse), be tempted to lie about why you want it, if you don't wanna give them the real reason.
– rath
Feb 16 '16 at 19:17
add a comment |Â
1
You don't even have to provide an explanation.Is it possible to have a copy of my contract sent to meis a perfectly valid and complete request. Perhaps some apology for inconveniencing them, but that's about it - no reason to divulge information, or (even worse), be tempted to lie about why you want it, if you don't wanna give them the real reason.
– rath
Feb 16 '16 at 19:17
1
1
You don't even have to provide an explanation.
Is it possible to have a copy of my contract sent to me is a perfectly valid and complete request. Perhaps some apology for inconveniencing them, but that's about it - no reason to divulge information, or (even worse), be tempted to lie about why you want it, if you don't wanna give them the real reason.– rath
Feb 16 '16 at 19:17
You don't even have to provide an explanation.
Is it possible to have a copy of my contract sent to me is a perfectly valid and complete request. Perhaps some apology for inconveniencing them, but that's about it - no reason to divulge information, or (even worse), be tempted to lie about why you want it, if you don't wanna give them the real reason.– rath
Feb 16 '16 at 19:17
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Even though it's not fair: they will be suspicious and in my experience they have no reason to keep it confidential from your manager, etc. Tread carefully.
– Nicole
Apr 10 '12 at 22:19
Is this a separate NDA, or do you not have a copy of your contract (which may include an NDA)? The body of your question seems to imply the former, but the title seems to imply the latter - I think different approaches would be appropriate, depending on which case applies.
– Josef K
Apr 11 '12 at 8:50
@MarkBannister there was no separate NDA, I can't find my copy of my contract period.
– Rarity
Apr 11 '12 at 13:14