Discplinary

Zazen999

No offence; but I wouldn't recommend him using the 'she wears flappy short skirts so I thought it was ok to send pornographic images round the office' line.

I agree with Vader; minimising the damage now is possibly the best option for him. I can't see any employer [no matter how good the person has been thus far] letting this one go. Esp as they have already acted on this recently.

juliescot

Your comment about something similar happening, albeit on a more serious scale as you say, does not bode well.

What is the actual "offence" that he has been called to account for?

robpw2

i would be worried that they have already acted on a similar case what was the result of that

to be honest i think hes up sh** creek without a paddle

im not sure that there could be an innocent answer to sending inappropriate pictures of a collegue around using the works email ..

Anihilator

Its certainly a discliplinary offence.

The outcome imo all depends on the content. If it was solely freely available public pictures and no vulgar or obsene language plead apologetic etc and I reckon a final warning

If it was anything along the content of a sexual or harassment nature dismissal without a doubt.

Uncertain

Given that these pictures were in the public domain, what would have happened if he had written the web address on a scrap of paper and handed it to the person rather than send an email?

The effect would have been the same but he may well not have broken any company rules.

This could be a point worth making?

Emmzi

undoubtedly a breach of IT policy and very stupid to do it by email at work if he were going to do it at all.

I would dismiss.

His only option as far as I can see is to admit his stupidity and throw himself on the mercy of the boss with a very strong "I know I was stupid and it will never, ever happen again."

moneysavingexpert79

Dependent on how explicit the pics were, and if they were already in the part of the public domain that your employer wouldn't of normally minded people going on, depends on if he gets the boot.

However, if they don't like him, they'll sack him. If they think he's a valuable employee and want to keep him on, they will. It's definately a warning for breach of IT policy at the very best.

He can admit he's in the wrong and hope for the best. Attitude is key in these situations.

Morganarla

Right, I had a chat with him yesterday about and sorted out what approach he will take in the meeting( very, very much the I'm-so-sorry-it-was-so-stupid-I-will-never-do-it-again approach!)

There was no text sent with the pictures, as the male colleagues initially saw them on his screen and said words to the effect of 'Aw mate send us a copy!'. I wish he hadn't done so


Thanks for all replies and sorry I haven't replied individually to each comment. You've all been very helpful and non-judgemental which we both truly truly appreciate.

We're just going to have to wait for the meeting now and see what happens.

hothothot_3

By the content, it looks like it falls under illegal sexual discrimination (sexual harrassment) complaint. In this case, the employer can be made vicariously liable for the actions of the male employee. Not knowing the full circumstances here, makes any answer difficult. As an employe, Id be aware of how much evidence to support the complaint and the fact that regardless of pleas of remoarse, I could end up paying thousands of pounds out of court settlement if it can be shown I havent dealt with the complaint seriously enough, or be seen to have failed to take action.

bristol_pilot

If dismissed for gross misconduct, as seems likely, he will probably be escorted off the premises immediately and not allowed to return. Therefore, as part of 'damage limitation', he should get the home contact details of any colleagues he can find who may be able to supply him with a personal reference that could be used to secure future employment.