Can I get a written warning for this?

*Vikki*

Yesterday my area received the worst snowfall in 18 yrs. I phoned work to ask if I could take the day off as I was unable to drive in, there was no buses and there was no trains or taxis running.

I live 7 miles from work. I was told I had to come in as no one can take leave. So I attempted to go in to work, walked about 3 mile after slipping over, hurting my heels etc I gave up. This was about 2.00 now. So I phoned my manager and told them what I had done to try and get in and he wouldn't have none of it saying others in my area managed to get in, but to not bother coming in now as the buildings shutting in ten mins.:mad:

Today everyone that made it in has got there hours made up and paid, even if there were only in work for ten mins! Me I have had my wages cut by £40, which okay fine.

But now I am worried as I heard him talking to another manager and I think he is going to give me a written warning. I could be wrong but his a jobsworth like this.

Thing is I am hopefully soon to be leaving there in the next couple of months and I really don't want it to mess that up.

Could I get the sack over this? OR a warning?

I have been told by close colleagues there that this was the discussion of the whole office yesterday and most people were looking up my address to see where I lived.

alwaysonthego_2

How long have you been working there for?

sturll

*Vikki* wrote: »

Yesterday my area received the worst snowfall in 18 yrs. I phoned work to ask if I could take the day off as I was unable to drive in, there was no buses and there was no trains or taxis running.

I live 7 miles from work. I was told I had to come in as no one can take leave. So I attempted to go in to work, walked about 3 mile after slipping over, hurting my heels etc I gave up. This was about 2.00 now. So I phoned my manager and told them what I had done to try and get in and he wouldn't have none of it saying others in my area managed to get in, but to not bother coming in now as the buildings shutting in ten mins.:mad:

Today everyone that made it in has got there hours made up and paid, even if there were only in work for ten mins! Me I have had my wages cut by £40, which okay fine.

But now I am worried as I heard him talking to another manager and I think he is going to give me a written warning. I could be wrong but his a jobsworth like this.

This is I am hopefully soon to be leaving there in the next couple of months and I really don't want it to mess that up.

Could I get the sack over this? OR a warning?

I have been told by close colleagues there that this was the discussion of the whole office yesterday and most people were looking up my address to see where I lived.

I would assume this would be based on past attendance/behavioral issues.
It is unlikely you would you be sacked for this (depending on past issues) but if you were then you would do right to go to your union or the CAB to look at unfair dismissal.

Either way im inclined to think written warnings only last a set amount of time - say 12 mths. So if you do get one appeal it.

ceridwen

What an unreasonable employer. 7 miles is too far to expect someone to walk to work in good weather - never mind snow and ice!!!!

They may be just trying to "put the wind up you" - rather than actually being able to take any action. You could try looking up on the Net what constitutes fair reasons for dismissal - I would have thought this would set your mind at rest - as I wouldnt have thought any Tribunal would agree that that was a "fair" reason to discipline or dismiss someone.

Verbal warnings come before written ones anyway - except in the case of gross misconduct. Thats another thought - try looking up what sort of things usually constitute "gross misconduct" - as it wont be on that list.

*Vikki*

alwaysonthego wrote: »

How long have you been working there for?

I have worked there for 6 and a half years now, never done anything like this before. Very low sick level too.

Hearing this has put my mind to rest, role on my new job! My current job never used to be like this.

bryanb

It should not be possible for colleagues to "Look up your address" Check out data protection policy, maybe mention it to the manager concerned.

McKneff

Its outrageous that your colleagues have treated you like this after working with them for so long. Youre best out of the way of the two faced gobshoites. They cannot sack you for this, your loyalty in trying to get to work is admirable and the whole lot of them shuld be ashamed of themselves.
And like bryan says they should not be able to look at any personal details
the company hold on you. Good luck in your new job, your bosses loss

Richard_Cocks

They shouldn't be able to "dock your wages £40" either, surely that's an illegal deduction?

From directgov:

What can be deducted from your pay?

Your employer is not allowed to make a deduction from your pay unless:

• your contract says they can - and your employer has given you a written copy of the part of the contract which says so, or a written explanation of it, before making the deduction
• it is required or authorised by law, such as income tax, national insurance or student loan repayments
• you have agreed in writing to a deduction before the conduct takes place for which your employer proposes to make a deduction

Markyt

bryanb wrote: »

It should not be possible for colleagues to "Look up your address"

Assuming you've opted out of the phone book and other public records.

*Vikki*

They have put it down as 'unauthorized leave' I'll look at the contract tomorrow. Thanks

*Vikki*

Markyt wrote: »

Assuming you've opted out of the phone book and other public records.

Yea my manager read out my house number loudly confirming it to me whilst I was on the phone. Then apparently he looked on our system to find where I lived, and then began to discuss it with others around him then they all got involved in looking for it. I am not so bothered about that, its just I don't want a warning as my new job checks references etc there soon.