my employer gave me a final warning for something minor which I deny
2007-10-13 23:58:17 · 12 answers · asked by ireneseanoshea 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unless there's been a recent change you have to have a verbal and a written warning before a final warning, unless it is something really bad like theft or vandalism in which case you can fired immediately and escorted out of the premises. I'm not certain if you get more than one verbal warning. Maybe someone else would have more up to date knowledge.
2007-10-14 00:03:44 · answer #1 · answered by proud walker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what is the law regarding warnings at work can I just be given a final warning for something I deny?
my employer gave me a final warning for something minor which I deny
2015-08-06 06:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it cannot be classed as minor if you were given a straight final written warning. The company must have considered it as a misconduct or gross misconduct.
You are saying that you are denying it rather than saying you didn't actually to the offence.
another thing to consider is if you have other warnings that haven't lapsed yet as this could lead to having a final written if there are other warnings on your record.
If ou think that you were given it unfairly then there should be an apeals procedure that you can follow, but remember it can go one of three ways.
They could reduce it, keep it as it is or even increase the level of earning you were given.
2007-10-14 06:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-13 20:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I think you can, yes. You should have been told that you have the right of appeal, however. Good luck.
PS. There is nothing set down in employment legislation to govern what warnings are given and in what order...there is only a code of practise which suggests the best way of going about these things. Employers are not obliged to adhere to the code. I know because I have been in a similar situation and had to research the subject very rigorously.
#There is so much wrong info here it's laughable. Ring ACAS to be sure. Or a CAB.
2007-10-14 00:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The final warning should have been given in writing.
If it has, give a written reply stating that you did not do what you are accused of and that you want your employer to make further investigations and to provide you with a written apology. Say that until matters are resolved you are in dispute, and that if you are dismissed, or if our employer's actions force you to resign, you will seek compensation,
If it hasn't, write the same letter but start by saying that you appear to have been given a final verbal warning, but that it has not been confirmed in writing.
Keep a copy of your letter. If you have to take your employer to an industrial tribunal, it will be worth a lot of money.
2007-10-14 00:09:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal procedure is:
Verbal
Written
Final Written.
Sacked.
However,these procedures are only a guide.
You can be sacked on the spot without following these steps you have broken the law. ie commited an actual offence. theft etc....
You can ask for a third party to be present for any discaplinery meetings.
You are not allowed to be 'made an example of'
You can ask why tha action has been taken.
You can ask for a written copy of discaplinery action.
You may contact a union (even if you are not yet a member)
Gerry
2007-10-14 00:14:20 · answer #7 · answered by gerry s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Final warning means that you mess up one more time and you are gone.
Some employers just fire you and don't give you a warning - they just fire you.
So you deny what you did --- you never said you actually did not do it. So, take the lesson and don't do it again b/c you will be looking for another job if you do.
2007-10-14 02:22:21 · answer #8 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have to give you a verbal warning, and i think two written warnings before they can give final warnings. unless you do summat serious and it can be instant dismissal. i was sacked from a job for something i didnt do (nik a memory card) we worked in the middle of a shopping mall anyone could of took it, but basically the boss (who werent there) blamed me n i couldnt prove otherwise, other than say bob off ive got 3 memory cards with higher memory why would i want yours what could i do??!!
2007-10-14 00:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by qob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have worked there for over a year you are to be warned via a grievence proceedure....eg a meeting
If you do not/can not improve you will be asked to attend another meeting...and you may be dismissed then.
If you have had less than a years service.....you get nothing....just a dismissal
2007-10-14 04:20:53 · answer #10 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋