Facing disciplinary for gross misconduct

makeyourdaddyproud

It's in these scenarios telling them to go and f*&k themselves is worth much more than target driven sales [STRIKE]sweatshops[/STRIKE] companies

sangie595

I'm afraid that I would also go with the pragmatic advice - find another job. You admit you did it. All the rest is so much flotsam. No matter how far out of the process they wander, or how biased the process may be, that does not overcome the fact that you did what you are accused of. That means that even if you won an unfair dismissal (and it's a big if as there is nothing to suggest that) then you would walk away with nothing or next to nothing as a result of the fact that even if the process had been better, you would still have been guilty.

ohreally

I'd suggest reading on vexatious/ frivolous litigants and the potential costs that can be awarded before contemplating the above strategy.

RachMcK

Also, if you decided to follow Wake Up Call's advice, remember that in order to have any claim for constructive dismissal you need to have raised a grievance and had that process completed. You can raise your grievance now if you wish, this will effectively halt the disciplinary proceedings until it's dealt with, however as others have said, will this really make a difference to the ultimate outcome? If you believe it will, lodge your grievance and see through that process then the disciplinary proceedings will continue where they left off.

sangie595

Oh, and it also helps if you recall that in financial services and some other employments it is obligatory for the employer to provide a reference and to provide a full, complete and truthful reference. But by all means go with lies and blackmail and half-truths if you think it will improve your situation, and if you believe the legal advice of a self confessed liar.

christaitfife

Have you thought about floating the idea of an agreed reference with the company? I know it really depends on your long standing relationship, but might be worth a shot. It will also be difficult without a union rep to help.

You could send a letter along the lines of "stress as a result of the investigation", "long term employee", "previous good relationship" and "if you could agree a standard reference" you would like to take a break to recover from the stress before moving on.

An agreed reference pretty much stating your job description and dates worked. Nothing about your reason for leaving or and statement about your competency.