Malicious Letter Sent To Work Place...Employees Rights

bugslet

I've actually been in a remarkably similar situation as the boss of a transport company.

The trouble with a letter like that is that you can't ignore it, even if you believe it to be a load of tosh.

Should anything happen in the way of an accident and it could be proved that you could have done something to prevent that accident, then you could ultimately face a charge of corporate manslaughter.

Now it's highly unlikely that would be the outcome, but it's likely to be impossible to actually know if the allegation is true or not bar your personal knowledge of the employee and your belief that when they say they don't have, for example sleep apnoea (sp), it's true.

I hate that kind of thing, purely because it can sour a good relationship with a good driver, simply because you have to be seen to do something about it.

Fluff15

GrannyKate wrote: »

5. There seems no reason not to co-operate with his employer who is in a really difficult position here. This is one of those things we all may have to deal with some time in our lives - frustrating and annoying but shooting yourself in the foot by being obstructive will not help.

Exactly, if you've got nothing to hide, why close up? The employer has his best interests at heart, but also has to make sure your brother won't be endangering anybody on the road.

ValHaller

GrannyKate wrote: »

Would agree with some of the posters here. Anonymous letters are unpleasant but good risk management means that some basic enquiries should be made before dismissing the content entirely.

Hmm. I'm torn on this. Anonymous = Malicious. I think it should have gone in the bin and should count for nothing until someone puts their name to it.

But if it goes to the GP, I think OP's brother should consent only to the anonymous letter being forwarded and the employer asking the doctor "Could you please comment on the content of the attached anonymous letter"

amateursaver77

I find it very,very suspicious that the letter is anonymous. What has the person who sent it got to hide or be frightened about then? I would be livid if someone did that to me but ask him to be the bigger man and tell them to do what they like. It may be that they have to follow up anyway but I find it doubtful. Can he see a copy of the letter (or even a typed copy)?