Disciplinary Meeting Advice

stephent82

bride2be2012 wrote: »

thanks for the helpful advice, however I think it's all too late now (see above post).

I don't know if his supervisor has admitted fault as well. Judging by the notes from the meeting, I'd say not as he makes allegations that OH is unreliable, and that he has threatened to walk out before. This is untrue, but it's my OH's word against the supervisor really.

I know a lot of this is written in hind sight and therefore can not be done, however I will give my advice anyway.

1. If your Oh is in a Union call them ASAP.
2. Get a copy of the companies disciplinary procedure and read through it. It is generally unwise to go to a disciplinary meeting alone. A Union official or someone (unrelated and outwith the company) should go and take notes.
3. Write a letter disagreeing with the accuracy of the notes you have received. Include all spellings and dates.
4. Express concern at the professionalism of the investigation. Detail this - Spelling and confidentiality seem like an obvious start.
5. Your OH should have refused to the meeting today. I understand that he participated. Write a letter stating that you believe this to have been unfair.
6. Take legal advice. If you do not have the means to do this contact your CAB to see if any support is available in your area.
7. Have your OH go to the doctor. These things can cause a great deal of mental strain and therefore it is an idea to keep your GP in the loop.

As SarEl says it does seem like you will be victorious if he is dismissed. I would doubt that the company would even allow it to go to a tribunal due to their mis-management.

Uncertain

stephent82 wrote: »

It is generally unwise to go to a disciplinary meeting alone. A Union official or someone (unrelated and outwith the company) should go and take notes.

Your legal right (in almost all circumstances) is limited to an accredited union representative or an employee of your choice. Some companies may allow an outsider but they don't have to.

bride2be2012

Hi guys thanks for all the advice.

Their reason for changing the day was the guy from HR is off on holiday the rest of the week...letter should have had today's date on it, but they forgot to change it...

Anyhow, OH says meeting was a bit of a waste of time. Basically both him and his supervisor will get a warning that will stay on their file for 6 months (I think it's 6 months), as both of them just want an end to the matter.

So OH still has his job, thankfully, but is now looking for something else as he just doesn't want to work there anymore, unfortunately we can't really afford for him to just resign until he finds something else.

agrinnall

Thanks for updating, it sounds like everyone wants it swept under the carpet so hopefully it will be an end to it. Good luck with the job hunting.