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Possible disciplinary

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  • ohreally
    ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite
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    How were the terms communicated to you? Did you sign documentation regarding this?
    Don’t be a can’t, be a can.
  • ohreally wrote: »
    How were the terms communicated to you? Did you sign documentation regarding this?

    The 4 bags was verbal, if memory serves, a few years ago all employees signed something to the effect that misconduct in the shop would lead to a ban, it certainly didn't mentioned dismissal
  • sangie595
    sangie595 Posts: 6,092 Forumite
    You "saved your family money"? You mean that you bought these things at a reduced price and sold them on? Or you gave them as gifts? You really do not want to have that discussion in a disciplinary! Selling these things, whatever they are, even at the reduced price, only compounds the wrongdoing.
  • Sangie they were gifts.
  • If I was charged with gross misconduct at what point would I be told?
  • OP any update that you'd like to share with us?
  • OP any update that you'd like to share with us?


    Well the worst happened, summarily dismissed. Given 7 days to appeal (which he has), he is meeting with unite in the new year. My main concern is how the reference will effect getting a new job
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