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Help, accused of theft at work.
jennyjelly
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Just had a really worrying call from my husband, he has been accused of theft at work. He is a mechanic and his manager claims he has stolen some new spark plugs instead of putting them in a car. All a bit sketchy until I speak to him properly. He doesn't know how he can prove his innocence, given that the car has since been driven so the spark plugs no longer look new anyway.
He has worked for this company for almost 30 years with an exemplary record, but over the last couple of years his arthritis means that he has not been as productive as they would like, and I think this is a cheap way of getting rid of him, though they would never admit to it.
Please can anyone tell me where he stands?
Many thanks.
Jenny
He has worked for this company for almost 30 years with an exemplary record, but over the last couple of years his arthritis means that he has not been as productive as they would like, and I think this is a cheap way of getting rid of him, though they would never admit to it.
Please can anyone tell me where he stands?
Many thanks.
Jenny
Oh dear, here we go again.
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Pretty sure they have to prove he did it not the other way around...not much more to add really sorry.
People don't know what they want until you show them.0 -
Kayalana99 wrote: »Pretty sure they have to prove he did it not the other way around...not much more to add really sorry.
They don't have to prove it they only have to have reasonable belief he did it.
Is he a union member? If so tell him to contact his rep asap.
I wonder if spark plugs have batch numbers or something on that would help him prove his case?0 -
Thanks for replying.
He's not in a union as his company actively 'discourages' membership.
No, spark plugs don't have any identifying numbers on them.Oh dear, here we go again.0 -
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UPDATE
He has just arrived home, not been suspended but too upset to stay. The situation is this.
He was servicing a car to go out on the forecourt for sale. Someone (they won't say who) claims to have seen him 'not putting new spark plugs in', the implication being that he pocketed the new ones. Exactly what they are saying he did we don't yet know.
The workshop manager says the plugs look old. Apparently the car has been driven about 25 miles since, so they are going to put new ones in, drive it 25 miles, then compare them. Presumeably if they look newer he will be on a disciplinary.
OH is adamant that he has never stolen anything from work, now or in the past. With a just a few years to go to retirement, why on earth would he jeopardise everything for a £10 set of plugs? We're not that hard up.
Although they will not tell him who has made this accusation he says he is sure it will be one of two people, both of whom he has clashed with in the past.Oh dear, here we go again.0 -
Sorry to add coal to fire.
Has anyone else had chance to change the spark plugs then say it was your husband? It seems a complety random thing to come out with as if as he had opened the hood of the car and they were brand spanking new it would seem like they were trying to cause trouble.
To me it sounds more likey that someone has exchanged them and then reported him so it would look like he did it
is it possible the boss wants him out the company and no one actally reported anything? People don't know what they want until you show them.0 -
Did he have manager's permission to come home? He needs to be careful about time off even if he is upset as going AWOL will make it easier for them to discipline him.0
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He walked out?jennyjelly wrote: »UPDATE
He has just arrived home, not been suspended but too upset to stay. The situation is this.
He was servicing a car to go out on the forecourt for sale. Someone (they won't say who) claims to have seen him 'not putting new spark plugs in', the implication being that he pocketed the new ones. Exactly what they are saying he did we don't yet know.
The workshop manager says the plugs look old. Apparently the car has been driven about 25 miles since, so they are going to put new ones in, drive it 25 miles, then compare them. Presumeably if they look newer he will be on a disciplinary.
OH is adamant that he has never stolen anything from work, now or in the past. With a just a few years to go to retirement, why on earth would he jeopardise everything for a £10 set of plugs? We're not that hard up.
Although they will not tell him who has made this accusation he says he is sure it will be one of two people, both of whom he has clashed with in the past.
Surely if they really think he took them they would fire him for gross misconduct and call the policeWe’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
jennyjelly wrote: »UPDATE
He has just arrived home, not been suspended but too upset to stay. The situation is this.
He was servicing a car to go out on the forecourt for sale. Someone (they won't say who) claims to have seen him 'not putting new spark plugs in', the implication being that he pocketed the new ones. Exactly what they are saying he did we don't yet know.
The workshop manager says the plugs look old. Apparently the car has been driven about 25 miles since, so they are going to put new ones in, drive it 25 miles, then compare them. Presumeably if they look newer he will be on a disciplinary.
OH is adamant that he has never stolen anything from work, now or in the past. With a just a few years to go to retirement, why on earth would he jeopardise everything for a £10 set of plugs? We're not that hard up.
Although they will not tell him who has made this accusation he says he is sure it will be one of two people, both of whom he has clashed with in the past.
He needs to go back in tomorrow, hold his head high, and fight his corner!
On the basis that he has a 30 year good track record, and absolutely no reason whatsoever to steal some spark plugs worth £10, then if they do try and sack him, it's definitely worth appealing.
Walking out is making him look guilty. Can he go back in now?Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
When did this exchange of spark plugs allegedly happen?
Is there CCTV on the forecourt?
How would he get them home? Was anyone else around? Has he still got the packaging?Sanctimonious Veggie. GYO-er. Seed Saver. Get in.0
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