What is Management Recruiters' recommendation if an office is approached by an employee of another office about prospective employment?
Management_Recruiters Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- d. Each office must respect the contractual, statutory, and common law rights which govern and protect the relationships between other offices and the other offices' employees. If an office is approached by an employee of another office about prospective employment, it is recommended that you consult with the other office owner to ensure that the other office's rights are not being violated.
Offices are encouraged to resolve such situations by agreement amongst themselves, including compensation when appropriate. If an agreement cannot be reached by the owners, you would be willing to abide by a neutral arbitrator such as an ombudsman / owner representatives of franchise owners.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 67–327)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Management Recruiters' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Management Recruiters office is approached by an employee of another Management Recruiters office regarding potential employment, it is recommended that the office consult with the other office owner. This consultation is advised to ensure that the other office's rights are not being violated.
Management Recruiters encourages its offices to resolve such situations through mutual agreement, which may include compensation when deemed appropriate. If the involved office owners cannot reach an agreement, they are encouraged to consider using a neutral arbitrator, such as an ombudsman or owner representatives of franchise owners, to mediate and facilitate a resolution.
This policy aims to maintain ethical relations and respect the contractual, statutory, and common law rights governing the relationships between Management Recruiters offices and their employees. By recommending consultation and offering avenues for dispute resolution, Management Recruiters seeks to prevent conflicts and promote a collaborative environment within its franchise network.