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Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

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  • #31
    Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

    Originally posted by Kittycat View Post
    God I hope they are calmer and more rational then the person I just spoke to on another forum.
    Just because they are a "expert" in employment law, they automatically judged me for being guilty and worthy of dismissal.
    Yeah I was silly to leave it unsecure, but was honest enough to try and replace the missing money and then inform them.
    Way to hit a girl when she is down!!!
    Kitty, everything will be about whether you have breached procedures, which you appear to have done. Whether they will say that you made it worse by replacing the money may be an issue but we are hopeful it will not.

    Until you have the letter outlining the disciplinary meeting and worst case scenario, ie dismissal then the job for you is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. We hope for you that it is a final written warning but you have to prepare yourself for the worst outcome, so, time to hassle you

    Is your CV up to date?
    Is it written?
    If you were dismissed, do you have the finances in place to deal with that?
    If not, are you aware that you may still be able to claim state benefits, ie JSA and Housing Benefit/Local Housing Allowance?
    Have you looked for any alternative jobs out there at the moment?
    <<<<<<kick up backside>>>>>>>
    "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
    (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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    • #32
      Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

      Originally posted by Kittycat View Post
      God I hope they are calmer and more rational then the person I just spoke to on another forum.
      Just because they are a "expert" in employment law, they automatically judged me for being guilty and worthy of dismissal.
      Yeah I was silly to leave it unsecure, but was honest enough to try and replace the missing money and then inform them.
      Way to hit a girl when she is down!!!
      Hi Kittycat

      Go on, name & shame! lol.

      Seriously, though, unless the information given is backed up with solid reliable authority, don't let it get to you.

      Concentrate on the positives, & give it your best shot.

      Employers do not like any situation which might end up in the Employment Tribunal - it costs them money, & the outcome is not always in their favour.

      Leclerc's view, of course, is also well worth taking on board.
      CAVEAT LECTOR

      This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

      You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
      Cohen, Herb


      There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
      gets his brain a-going.
      Phelps, C. C.


      "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
      The last words of John Sedgwick

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      • #33
        posting new topic

        Originally posted by leclerc View Post
        thankyou for the link , but i still cannot find the link to post a new topic on the home page

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        • #34
          Re: posting new topic

          Originally posted by robotrobo View Post
          thankyou for the link , but i still cannot find the link to post a new topic on the home page
          The link takes you directly to the new topic which means that under "title" you can write hello or whatever you want.
          In the main body of text you write the issue and if it is in the wrong forum it can be moved and then you can reply as you have been doing on Kitty's thread.

          you need to go into a forum at the top of the forum above the "stickie's" on the left hand side under the main bar which includes user cp, blogs, I/E Sheets, etc etc it will say New topic. Click that tab and you get a page similar to the link.

          Hope that helps you start your own thread.
          "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
          (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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          • #35
            Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

            Thanks for the responses.

            I am prepared for worst case. Got a CV up to date, applied for about 7 jobs so far, another one today. Interview Thurs morning.
            Financially, it will be a struggle but I have tried for housing benefit before and as my hubby earns a nice amount (not huge) We were refused. I can get JSA. It will be a struggle but I am sure we will survive
            Problem is I LOVE my job and want to stay.

            Anyway, new developments.

            No letter yet, was expecting it today. Called them early yesterday for copies of Terms, contract and disciplinry and grievance etc.
            Got a call 10 mins ago from ANOTHER manager, (thats the 3rd) who has taken up the investigation and wants to see me tomorrow BEFORE he decides if it goes to a disciplinary.
            What does that mean? The 1st and 2nd manager are not sure so another is coming into check? They think they done wrong suspending me as they BOTH know me and are getting someone impartial to see if they can tell if I am truly sorry for everything (I am even though I didn't steal anything)
            But I am 100% sure he can not dismiss me there and then. Even when I suspended a staff member in the same shop, for gross misconduct, she was due to have a disciplinary.
            So this is a glimmer of hope right????? Or am I kidding myself!!!!!!!!!!!
            Last edited by Kittycat; 6th December 2011, 13:01:PM. Reason: spelling

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            • #36
              Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

              Hi Kittycat,

              I would think that, for legal reasons, they want to keep in 'investigation' territory (ie assimilating the facts/evidence rather than making a decision they might regret).

              One question - has the other employee been suspended?
              CAVEAT LECTOR

              This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

              You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
              Cohen, Herb


              There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
              gets his brain a-going.
              Phelps, C. C.


              "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
              The last words of John Sedgwick

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              • #37
                Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                Not that I know of. She was still there the other day and I have not heard anything else.

                When I did have my interview sunday they said "as you have your final written we are suspending you"
                I corrected them and said it was a first, and they carried on with the suspension. Maybe they are just making sure they done the right thing. The man did say "I understand you are currently on suspension"
                Maybe he thinks they did wrong suspending me.


                Yeah I OVERTHINK things..............................

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                • #38
                  Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                  Looks like you might have them worried, lol!

                  These are the acknowleged 'fair' reasons for dismissal

                  http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employme...ssal/DG_175834

                  Re the latest request for a meeting, it cannot legally go into 'disciplinary, as they have to follow a certain protocol. (In writing, stating your right to be accompanied, etc).

                  If it is for 'fact-finding', they cannot turn it into a disciplinary.

                  It is also worth mentioning that an Employment Tribunal does have the authority (though understandably not used much!) of reinstating you back into your job.
                  CAVEAT LECTOR

                  This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

                  You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
                  Cohen, Herb


                  There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
                  gets his brain a-going.
                  Phelps, C. C.


                  "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
                  The last words of John Sedgwick

                  Comment


                  • #39
                    Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                    Kitty, better to overthink things than be shocked when something you didn't think about comes up. Keep thinking
                    "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
                    (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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                    • #40
                      Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                      Thanks, maybe I have got them worried.
                      Yeah I know they can't legally dismiss me at this meeting tomorrow. I panic too much.
                      Just hoping and praying that this turns into a reinstatement of my job. I hope he realises that I am truly sorry for the seconds of lapsed concentration (we all do it. Some people HAVE left a pod out, unsecure) And he realises how upset I was at finding the error and my silly decision to solve it.

                      worried, but still going to pray to god tonight!!

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                      • #41
                        Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                        In your opinion, does the CCTV 'footage' show you in a good light (ie do you think it supports your version of events?

                        If so, you could always ask for a copy of it (if necessary, via a Subject Access Request as per the Data Protection Act).

                        It is amazing how often this evidence goes missing (ie "it gets 'wiped after 30 days, company policy....."), or some tosh like that!
                        CAVEAT LECTOR

                        This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

                        You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
                        Cohen, Herb


                        There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
                        gets his brain a-going.
                        Phelps, C. C.


                        "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
                        The last words of John Sedgwick

                        Comment


                        • #42
                          Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                          The CCTV shows me as it happens. That I do accidently leave the pod and that I do not touch it again until the next morning when I pull it from the safe.
                          It also shows me looking for the missing money the next day and doing my own investigation.
                          It does support my version of events, even the moment I go and get the money from the internal ATM to replace it.
                          Can I really ask for a copy? Might scare them more if I do!!!!


                          I just think with this new investigation interview tomorrow that they "may" be changing their mind in regards the suspension and disciplinary. As the man on the phone did say he was going to decide if it WAS going to go to a disciplinary.


                          No harm in hoping is there.
                          But I am prepared for all events.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                            Can you ask for a copy? Of course you can!

                            Going further, a Subject Access Request legally entitles you to any information which is held, in any format, which identifies you as a living person.

                            Should you ask? - if it were me, I would make that decision according to how the meeting pans out - but I think I would go prepared with the official request, just in case!

                            Some more reading for you, lol

                            http://www.legalbeagles.info/forums/...ad.php?t=21788

                            http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisati...onal_data.aspx
                            Last edited by charitynjw; 6th December 2011, 20:00:PM.
                            CAVEAT LECTOR

                            This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

                            You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
                            Cohen, Herb


                            There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
                            gets his brain a-going.
                            Phelps, C. C.


                            "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
                            The last words of John Sedgwick

                            Comment


                            • #44
                              Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                              Neither link seems to be working at the mo.
                              I really do appreciate all the advise and help.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Missing money at work, replaced myself so I can keep job

                                OOoopps!

                                Sorry - I've fixed the links above.

                                (Time for me medication, lol!)
                                CAVEAT LECTOR

                                This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

                                You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
                                Cohen, Herb


                                There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
                                gets his brain a-going.
                                Phelps, C. C.


                                "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
                                The last words of John Sedgwick

                                Comment

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