grievance raised against me in work

[john_s]

I want to appeal the decision but I'm not sure if I have the grounds to? I asked if they had already made their decision and they said yeah and the letter (written warning) was in a sealed envelope. Have they not followed the correct process here? I got called in again yesterday as it seems other people are jumping on the bandwagon - I've never felt this bad in all my life!

The correct process should be that they have the disciplinary meeting with you, ask you to leave (or they leave) while they make their decision, then ask you to return to the meeting to hear the outcome of that decision.

If they've come to the meeting with a sealed envelope and immediately handed that to you without having considered your input to the meeting, it's wrong because they had clearly already decided the outcome prior to the meeting.

See what the company's disciplinary process says. If they've failed to follow their own process, it's an even bigger no no.

Were you given the opportunity to be accompanied at the meeting?

 

[Rids]

I'd also be interested to know what the written warning said, and what the action points from the meeting were. How are they going to measure your improvement?

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

You're entitled to respond to any allegations before any decision is made. If they haven't allowed you to do this then correct procedures hasn't been followed (as far as I'm aware anyway).

This was my understanding too mate.

As harsh as it sounds don't let it get to you, and if you did join the union and these allegations have come after this then go to town.

Also the union should be able to assist with the previous process also, I know the one I'm in has before (CWU)

Good luck mate and do let us know how it pans out as at the moment it sounds as if you've been handed the short straw rather than even having the choice of choosing others.

What was the warning for and these others "jumping on the bandwagon", what bandwagon are they jumping on and what've you been accused of?

 

[wndsr]

I am looking for a new job, I feel I've been treated unfairly and this was a clear witch hunt.

Perhaps someone can correct me if I am mistaken here, but your employer can inform any future prospective employer that you have received a written warning. They can't give you a bad reference, but they can give you a factually accurate reference.

 

[Mujja]

I've never felt this bad in all my life!

I remember your posts a few years back when you were struggling to find work and how excited you were when you were accepted for this. It's a shame it's turned out like this.

You need to keep your personal views etc out of the work place. You never know who is listening. I've worked with people who are always looking for an excuse to have a word with management to make themselves look good.

Just remember they aren't your friends, just work colleagues. If you were to lose you job or home tomorrow how many could you ask for help.

I been in trouble several times for playing a prank or telling a joke and learnt my lesson.

 

[Banzai_Joe]

A written warning means that you're at least still employed there.
If you have an honest word with yourself can you honestly, deep down still say "It's all lies and back-stabbing your honour".
Someone said something earlier about 'no smoke without fire'. I'm afraid i do believe that, irrespective that they haven't followed proper procedurein dealing with this.
Look, if you can at least find something that rings true with their greivance, then try and do something about it.....until you find another job then give the nonce a damned good shoo'ing!

 

[dowie]

I really don't understand why people don't seek legal advice right away when stuff like this comes up. It would solve a lot of problems, give you some reassurance and in cases where they've messed the procedure up perhaps make the written warning disappear.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Just remember they aren't your friends, just work colleagues. If you were to lose you job or home tomorrow how many could you ask for help.

It can take a long time to learn this

 

[tlrBeta]

@OP Have you read your grievance procedure referenced in your contract?

I dont know if you did something wrong, but regardless of innocent or guilty, a process should have been followed.

Step 1: Obtain copy of grievance procedure (written, not verbal)

Step 2: Review (they have most likely not followed)

Step 3: Speak to ACAS - tonight! (Free service)

Step 4: Do not speak to company on this matter again until after ACAS advice.

Follow the above, tell them how youre feeling and im certain all will end well.

 

[Beerbaron]

Did you appeal the decision?