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  • Possible Dismissal

    Hello,

    I wonder if you can help me determine what the most likely outcome is of the following which has occured at work and what disciplinary outcome is like - nothing, warning, Final written warning, gross misconduct & dismissal

    Person A opened a colleagues calender in error when meaning to access another persons calender. Person A has access to both calenders. A meeting caught their eye with the words HR in the title. The invite wasn't opened.

    Person A, during a conversation about the company with Person B mentioned that this colleague had this meeting. Nothing further was said.

    Person B later had a meeting with Person C and asked about the colleagues time availability. Person C accessed the calender of said colleague and Person B said 'ooh what's that' referring to the meeting.

    Person C opened the meeting and saw the contents.

    Person C then went outside and happened to bump into Person A (coincidence) and proceed to talk about the invite and what had been seen. Person A only commented to say don't be paranoid. A full discussion was not had.

    Another Person D outside at the time has reported person C for reading personal mail and discussing it outside.

    Investigation meetings have now taken place with Person A, B and C. I don't know what discussion has been had with Person D.

    A, B and C explained what had happened as detailed above.


    what do you think the likely disciplinary out come now is? HR are saying their was inappropriate access to computer records (although A, B and C had all been granted access to the calender by the colleague) and that is was a breach of trust and possible dismissal.

    Really appreciate your help.
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    Re: Possible Dismissal

    Note: Have posted on redundancy forum where excellent advice was received, but trying to ensure comprehensive feedback and possible defence towards dismissal if possible.

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    • #3
      Re: Possible Dismissal

      The excellent advice you got there is posted here: http://www.redundancyforum.co.uk/emp...-disciplinary/

      It was such good advice that I won't repeat myself again!

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      • #4
        Re: Possible Dismissal

        Originally posted by Eloise01 View Post
        The excellent advice you got there is posted here: http://www.redundancyforum.co.uk/emp...-disciplinary/

        It was such good advice that I won't repeat myself again!
        (Pssssssstt,,Eloise,,can I copy/paste it so I look superbly intelligent??)

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        • #5
          Re: Possible Dismissal

          Originally posted by Eloise01 View Post
          The excellent advice you got there is posted here: http://www.redundancyforum.co.uk/emp...-disciplinary/

          It was such good advice that I won't repeat myself again!
          I was looking forward to reading your advice and then I just love it when you've already done that on that forum anyway!!
          "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
          (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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          • #6
            Re: Possible Dismissal

            Unfortunately, it isn't rocket science advice. Grovel. Sometimes it's the only realistic strategy, and right now this is one of those times. If the OP does get dismissed, they should come back with details, and outcomes of the other hearings. But it isn't hopeful if the employer dismisses, so any outcome less than that should be considered a win.

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            • #7
              Re: Possible Dismissal

              I thought you grovelled for the job but I assume it's begging for the job and grovelling to keep the job
              "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
              (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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