Tesla employees told to communicate verbally about complaints to avoid written record, leaked documents show - Autoblog

So, I came across this article about Tesla employees being told to chat about complaints instead of writing them down. It’s kind of shocking, but not really surprising, if you know what I mean. Apparently, the reasoning behind this policy is to avoid creating a paper trail that could be used in legal action against the company. Sounds sneaky to me!

Anyways, according to leaked documents, Tesla employees have been instructed to speak directly to their managers or HR reps about any concerns they have instead of putting them in writing. This way, there won’t be any evidence of complaints that could be used against Tesla in court if it ever comes to that.

It’s a pretty shady move on Tesla’s part, but unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for companies to cover up their tracks like this. I remember when I used to work at a restaurant, the owner would always tell us to never put anything in writing if we had a problem with a customer or something like that. He said it was just a good business practice to keep things verbal, but now I wonder if he had other motives.

Overall, it’s important to be aware of these kinds of policies and not just blindly trust that your employer has your best interests at heart. It’s always better to have a record of any concerns or complaints you have, just in case you need it in the future. And if you’re thinking of working for a company like Tesla, it’s definitely worth doing your research and weighing up the pros and cons before making a decision.