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Baby Beluga 05:57 PM 01-23-2015
Did she know her grandparent was sick? If so, was it something that they were expected to pass from or was it unexpected? Did your new hire tell you what they passed from? I will say that if an employer asked me if there was anything I needed to take care of prior to starting a new position, the health of my family (mom, dad, grandparents, etc) would not cross my mind. Husband and/or child, yes.

I am torn on this. On one hand - go with your initial gut feeling. In my experience those are very hard to change.

On the other hand, I would give the new hire a second chance. Starting a new job is nerve wrecking and losing a family member is as well.

I do want to say though if I were in the employees shoes and my boss gave me the letter you posted above I would resign my position. Especially if she was not lying.
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