Would you call a grievance meeting for this?

kelly_borntoshop

Its a totally different situation though isn't it?

Bullying is so serious it can result in immediate dismissal. They need strong evidence for this otherwise they face tribunal from the alleged bully. Very serious stuff and they cannot be in any doubt.

This is not as strong in my opinion. Its an issue over rota's stirred on by a colleague's contact in which you called the bosses in a blind panic - it's not as serious as bullying.

You are trying to prove here what instructions and shifts are given and trying to stop this from happening again. You are covering your back. The supervisor may get "an informal word" if the problems keep arising and you have just record to prove what was said and when, it keeps your nose clear also gives supervisor food for thought.

Just a suggestion but the best one I have at the moment; other than find another job ;-)

Nobody wants to be involved in disputes - dont be suprised when colleagues "know nothing" and bury their heads. No one wants to be up their beside you drawing negative attention even if its in a good cause. People would rather keep their jobs, don't take it personally, it's survival.

Mrs-Robinson

Ificansocanyou wrote: »

No offence, but all of this situation appears to emanate from your colleague (co-worker) calling you.

Following an instruction they thought was reasonable.

It's all well & good saying that it's not reasonable ... if you're in the know. And it may be common sense to those who know, but to this indivdual they had a decision to make - do they follow orders or not. Is it reasonable? Well it doesn't foul any safety regulation. What happens if they don't follow the order? Well in their mind perhaps a pulling up - as the supervisor wanted me contacted.

So they made a judgement call.

If they hadn't you'd have turned up on Monday none the wiser and with no problems as we already know the supervisor wasn't expecting you in because they have said so.

This bit is incorrect. Apparently the supervisor WAS expecting me in. This is the whole basis of this thread.

kelly - i'm not ignoring you, i gave you thanks

Funky_Bold_Ribena

Mrs-Robinson wrote: »

So my previous experience of keeping a diary is it's worthless as even when you're telling the truth, it doesn't matter.

I'm not knocking your advice as it's probably what i'd tell others in the same situation. I'm just saying i don't have a good record with the diary being effective.

There are 2 reasons to keep a diary.
Firstly - in case of a tribunal you have your evidence.
Secondly - do it in front of whoever is bullying you - and if they ask you tell them that you have been advised to keep notes of every incident. And tell them no more.

However, I think you would be better off in this instance recording the conversation and taking photos of the schedule to 'remind yourself' whether you need to be in work or not. Then they know that you have got evidence and you can either email the pic or the recording back to them if you are contacted.

Your colleague needs to perhaps 'forget his phone' when you aren't working that day...if he in incapable of saying 'no' to requests to contact you.

p.s...you don't call a grievance meeting, you put a grievance in to the person's boss; and they decide what to do.

Mrs-Robinson

Regards the rota - i don't really need to photo it. It's plastered all over the place. It's in our department, another department, HR have a copy, management have a copy, individual copies come out to all those involved too.

That aside, the rota has now ended anyway & the supervisor will tell us verbally on Friday at lastminute.com.

Funky_Bold_Ribena wrote: »

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Your colleague needs to perhaps 'forget his phone' when you aren't working that day...if he in incapable of saying 'no' to requests to contact you.

I have told this person to just tell the truth - i have instructed them NOT to give my mobile out to ANYONE under ANY circumstances. It is a personal phone, not so work can call me at any time they see fit. They have my landline & that is good enough. There is no good reason why they cannot call my landline.

p.s...you don't call a grievance meeting, you put a grievance in to the person's boss; and they decide what to do.

I know, but i didn't think we'd be being so picky


Anyway, thanks for the advice everyone. Head down, mouth shut.

Funky_Bold_Ribena

Mrs-Robinson wrote: »

Regards the rota - i don't really need to photo it. It's plastered all over the place. It's in our department, another department, HR have a copy, management have a copy, individual copies come out to all those involved too.

That aside, the rota has now ended anyway & the supervisor will tell us verbally on Friday at lastminute.com. I have told this person to just tell the truth - i have instructed them NOT to give my mobile out to ANYONE under ANY circumstances. It is a personal phone, not so work can call me at any time they see fit. They have my landline & that is good enough. There is no good reason why they cannot call my landline.


I know, but i didn't think we'd be being so picky


Anyway, thanks for the advice everyone. Head down, mouth shut.

If a written rota isn't working then a verbal one isn't likely to.

And the idea of photographing it is so that you can 'remind' yourself if questioned. Also, telling your colleague to 'forget' their phone means them not rally forgetting it, but telling the supervisor that they can't call you, so as to not get them in trouble.

You need to start playing the game. Cover your back, and preempt the issues that you know are going to arise.