Spock (rhp)
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generally, no. unless the contract specifically authorizes that, it is the responsibility of company management to discipline own employees.
even if consultant has been given vast powers, it is bad practice. should consultant have that power, and management refuses to discipline employees, the better practice is for consultant to fire the manager(s) in question and replace them. [This is not too uncommon in bankruptcy situations, for example, where the trustee has vast but temporary power.]
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Technically, a "consultant" is NOT an employee of the company and does not have the authority to supervise company employees. HOWEVER, in actual practice, it's up to company management.
linkus86
No, but they can advise the company to do so.
Max Hoopla
He has whatever rights the contract gives hiim.
Anonymous
Consultants are not normally attributed the powers of a line manager of the company that has engaged them