What would I do? where could I ask for help? I was suspended for three days and I was invited for the disciplinary procedure to the thing I haven't done, they turned around and tell me I am innocent and they found I am not guilty for the missing money but the next day I received a letter saying I have a verbal warning and it will stay on my personal data file for 26 weeks and I am furious because how can they gave me a verbal warning to the crime I did not commit, they told me that I am innocent, and they give me verbal warning, is it right?
2006-11-19 19:18:45 · 13 answers · asked by confused_fozz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sounds like they're in the wrong to me, you have to have signed something to say you agree to a warning of any kind. Perhaps you ought to discuss it with them as it might just be an administrative mistake.
Otherwise go to www.acas.co.uk and try calling them, they offer the best employment law advice.
2006-11-19 19:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by Cynical_Si 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being suspended for an allegation is likely to be procedurally correct, according to your company's disciplinary procedure. During your suspension an investigation should be undertaken which leaves no stone unturned. They should interview everyone and anyone who is remotely involved and try to establish the facts, and as a part of that investigation you should be given the opportunity to put your version of events forward. If following the investigation the investigator believes that there is a case to answer they should then invite you to attend a disciplinary hearing, and you should be given the right to representation by a colleague from your workplace or union representative. You should also be sent the contents of the investigation in advance so that you can prepare your case.
During the hearing, the investigating manager should present the case and you should be given the opportunity to answer. An independent manager, who is senior to the investigator and who has not been involved in the case should hear the evidence and make a judgement as to whether you have done what you have been accused of or not. The level of proof required is "reasonable grounds to believe".
You must be given the right to appeal to another independent manager. If having exhausted the appeals procedure you are still not satisfied, you could lodge a grievance.
If you wish to take your case to tribunal you must first exhaust your company's internal procedures.
It is very irregular that the company gave you a verbal warning for a theft allegation. In my experience theft is a gross misconduct offence, which would normally be met with a sanction of dismissal or at the very least a final written warning.
I hope that helps
2006-11-23 07:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what you did was wrong. Is their a lawyer who will accept the lawsuit on a contingency basis? This means you don't pay them, they get their pay out of the settlement. I doubt there is a lawyer who would accept the lawsuit on a contingency basis. If you want to pay the lawyer an hourly amount - probably $250 an hour = sure you can find a lawyer to help you sue. How does the chain of command work = manager --> general manager --> area manager? I believe both the manager and area manager should have been let go, even before the staff was released. If everything in the store is in order and there are NO CUSTOMERS = the manager could have used you in a much better way - figure out a way to bring customers into the store... some kind of inventory... rearranging the store so people would want to shop there... training.... or just sending you home early. If the area manager allows the goofing off, it's pretty shows he is clueless about revenue generation or labor costs. = I wouldn't be surprised if they were also released in the next few days
2016-03-29 02:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the sound of it, someone had you pegged to go down for it already. Considering they found you not guilty apparently upset somebody. From the supervisor point of view, it sounds as if they are trying to build a "paperwork trail" on you for when they actually have enough to do something to you. My advice, keep your nose clean and in 26 weeks it will go away...just don't give them any room to screw you over.
2006-11-19 19:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jungyul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could have mailed the warning before getting your side of the story and finding the money. Remain calm and talk to your super. I would almost bet it is a mistake and will be straightened out when you speak to them.
2006-11-19 19:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by laidbck111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a protest against your employer to expunge the disciplinary action taken against you since the offense was not proven. Accompany the protest with all the evidence to prove your point.
2006-11-19 19:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope they are 100% wrong!
Go to HR and demand not only the retract the warning but also send you a letter with an apology!
If not, threaten them with ACAS or a tribunal.
2006-11-19 19:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by puffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not right and you should ask for an appeal.
If they don't you can actually take them to an industrial tribunal, your local Citizens Advice could take you through the process and should speak to your company on your behalf if you want them to.
2006-11-19 19:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local citizen's advice bureau (if you don't belong to a Union) and ask them to help you.
they are very good at that sort of thing.
2006-11-23 10:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by Hilary Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your Trade Union representative. This is what they are there for.
2006-11-19 21:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by Perseus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋