Hi all
My friends husband who was a bus driver has been dismissed today because of he has been caught by inspector holding his mobile phone, he shown the inspector that he had not received or made any text or calls, the reason he took it out of his pocket was because it vibrated and the only way work can contact the drivers is to call them on mobile.
They have been in contact with ACAS who have said he has a claim for unfair dismissal, and he should write a letter of appeal. I don't think he has a case because I thought it was against the law to hold mobile device whilst in control of a motor vehicle.
I think he should go to his appeal and say sorry and ask to keep in job and promise not to do it again.
Does anyone have any idea of the best way to proceed?
He has worked there for 6 years although the company was taken over 6 months ago.
thanks
My friends husband who was a bus driver has been dismissed today because of he has been caught by inspector holding his mobile phone, he shown the inspector that he had not received or made any text or calls, the reason he took it out of his pocket was because it vibrated and the only way work can contact the drivers is to call them on mobile.
They have been in contact with ACAS who have said he has a claim for unfair dismissal, and he should write a letter of appeal. I don't think he has a case because I thought it was against the law to hold mobile device whilst in control of a motor vehicle.
I think he should go to his appeal and say sorry and ask to keep in job and promise not to do it again.
Does anyone have any idea of the best way to proceed?
He has worked there for 6 years although the company was taken over 6 months ago.
thanks
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