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[quote=Anonymous]Yesterday I was told by my immediate supervision that "she was being forced" (didn't say by whom) to send me a formal letter reprimanding me for not responding to emails in a timely manner (which is odd because our company keeps stressing how we are not to live in email).  While over the past few months, in a vacuum, this is true in some cases, it has only occurred because during this time period our department is down 3 persons, one of whom directly assists me.  We are only a 7 person department when we are fully staffed! I had a mid year review a month ago where this was mentioned to me in passing where I said that as soon as our first new hire, the one that works with me, starts, things should go back to normal.  They started last week but are currently being extensively trained. I speak with my boss regularly and she has always known that I have been drowning because of being understaffed and until yesterday was very supportive and understanding.

My boss actually said I should refute the letter, which I was obviously planning on, since the only reason I haven't been as responsive in email is because I've been doing the work of at least 2 people if not more and have had to focus my attention on projects outside of email.  I would love any tips in doing so as this is foreign to me as I've always had excellent reviews.

I plan on reaching out to HR to find out if there is a formal reprimand policy (in my mind putting something in someone's file that I'm sure will effect raises, promotions and bonuses shouldn't come a month after hearing about it for the first time).  I also plan to find out who complained about me and when since I believe timing is everything (what if it was BEFORE I was told last month). I also will be sitting down with my boss today to get written plan of how I am to prioritize tasks so my ass is covered moving forward.

I'd love any insight on how to handle this situation.  [/quote]

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