Disiplinary procedure

lcharm

That's a tricky one because TBH a security guard falling asleep is quite serious since he is no longer functioning as a security guard and puts the place at risk.

I'm not sure what kind of procedure is put in place for those kinds of jobs but I would assume he still needs some sort of verbal warning before his first formal/written?

What kind of ill was he? Is it something he can get evidence of?

dmg24

The difficulty with mitigating factors is that it raises the question 'why was he in work in the first place?' Be careful not to rely on his being unwell too much, for as much as the employer has a duty of care towards him, he has a duty to ensure that he is fit to do the job (and if he is not, to make the employer aware so alternative arrangements can be made).

Could I ask how he got found out, and how long he was asleep for?

swtchick87

Also my husband recently checked the timetable and he was rostered to do more nights than anyone else, this was happening for a few months. He told his supervisor that (the supervisor is also aware)for health problems he cannot do that many nights at a time. But he they didnt do anything about it, even tho previously he had bought in a doctors note.

dmg24

swtchick87 wrote: »

Also my husband recently checked the timetable and he was rostered to do more nights than anyone else, this was happening for a few months. He told his supervisor that (the supervisor is also aware)for health problems he cannot do that many nights at a time. But he they didnt do anything about it, even tho previously he had bought in a doctors note.

Did he put this request in writing? Did the doctors note specify that he was not allowed to work nights, and how long ago was the note issued?

swtchick87

a member of staff was working late and they reported him. Theyve called him in for a meeting today at the headoffice, he then has to go from there to do a night shift for 12 hours. He got a letter yesterday saying he has to attend the meeting today.

Bargin_Betty79

My partner has been told that his company will be sending him a disiplinary letter in the post.
He's not guilty of doing anything other than being in the wrong place at the wrong time, the person who committed the wrong doing and was caught has told his firm it was nothing to do with my partner and its also on CCTV showing that even though he was there he didn't participate!
He been asked to meet with a member of staff today to make a statement and has been told a letters in the post!
We're both really worried as they wont tell him what the letter says (i'm assuming he will have to attend a meeting) and can't really work out why he's beening disiplined!
I know each firm has there own policy but if anyone could help shed some light I'd be really greatful.

motherhen2234

The ACAS website will provide generic guidance on disciplinary. I suggest he checks his companies handbook / procedure. That should tell the procedure as well as giving you an idea of whether he is looking at gross misconduct or not. Last but not least consider getting union representation. Falling asleep at work could be linked to occupational health issues / health and safety issues if what your OH has said has been reported / recorded and they can offer more advice.