any advice please

sofaspud1234

I don't want to write too much detail here, so i'll keep it short.
disciplinary hearing held- no decision
A week later letter arrives with the following level 3 final written given.
Very strong indication of dismissal with another hearing to take place.
Also telling me I can appeal against the level 3 and the dismissal

marydot

Start looking for another job as it sounds like they may find an excuse to dismiss you.

I know someone who was on there final warning, when it came to making people redauant, they were to first to be selected. It does happen and many companies do this, but hide the true fact up.
Three strikes and basically your out if they can find a way around it.

MyRubyRed

In my company you'd get a verbal first followed by 1st written then poss 2nd then final 3rd...UNLESS it was gross misconduct. Very much depends on what you are supposed to have done. Do you have a Trade Union? Assume you don't want to share the reasons.

sofaspud1234

Thanks for your replies It was gross misconduct and first and final given now they want me to attend another meeting to dismiss me, how can they try me for it twice.
I am in the union

ERICS_MUM

sofaspud1234 wrote: »

Thanks for your replies It was gross misconduct and first and final given now they want me to attend another meeting to dismiss me, how can they try me for it twice.
I am in the union

Gross misconduct allegations often go straight to a final stage hearing and dismissal without going through earlier warning stages. Did they agree with you at the earlier warning stages what actions you needed to take in order to avoid further disciplinaries ?

If you don't have a trade union (or they are not very supportive) you could call the ACAS helpline, I've always found them very helpful. They have a good website too, with detailed explanations of the statutory disciplinary process.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

Linda

MyRubyRed

sofaspud1234 wrote: »

Thanks for your replies It was gross misconduct and first and final given now they want me to attend another meeting to dismiss me, how can they try me for it twice.
I am in the union

Are you disputing the allegation against you and do you have a Union rep to support/represent you. I can appreciate that you may not wish to provide all of the detail but I'm not sure whether its the fact that you have to go back to see them again that's getting to you or whether you think their judgement is wrong.
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anamenottaken

It seems to me that the meeting with you was to hear your side of things. There was no decision then because they wanted to perhaps hear from other people and to consider. They have now considered and need to tell you and give you a final chance to challenge their decision. It is not "trying you twice" for the same thing, it is one process. Were you accompanied by a TU official or work colleague at the earlier hearing? What did they think of the situation?

sofaspud1234

I didnt have the union present I will involve them now. There was no decision on the day because I was told it was complicated. They issued and first and final. Now they want me back to dismiss me. They have said I can appeal against 1. the first and final 2. the dismissal. obviously made there mind up. Sorry i'm so stressy.

marydot

I am sorry there is not much you can do, as they have decided to dismiss you, better for you to look for another job, dont try and stress too much, next time value your job and stay out of trouble.

You can appeal but i doubt if it will get you anywhere, as they have it clear that they are going to dismiss you, its not nice but you can learn from this and be better in your next job.

sofaspud1234

Thanks Mary,Lost my grandson.Someone else didnt do as I had asked, I didnt follow through, my bad I know. straw that broke the camels back:-(