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Q: I have been dismissed on grounds of gross misconduct for non-compliance with my company optician’s procedures. My employer has accused me of not filling in record cards to the correct standards, but I believe that as I am a qualified eye tester I can decide which tests should be performed on my patients. The company however insist I must carry out all tests. I am one of the oldest members of staff and new people have been taken on to perform my role. I believe this to be a 'witch hunt' to end my services there. I wish to appeal what can I do?
A: As you are looking to put forward grounds of appeal, you may wish to argue whether gross misconduct is really a reasonable response. However, in the event that your employer asks you to do something and you do not, this would be failure to follow a reasonable request again. Draft a letter of appeal stating that if there are any procedural flaws, your employer must speak to you first before investigating matters.
I have received suspension from work on grounds of behaving unprofessionally towards a client. I swore in an e-mail and sent the email to the wrong person. I am dyslexic and have agreed for my employer to access my medical report including a dyslexia screening. I have also been working under pressure lately and do not feel that I received adequate training. What can I do?
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read moreI received a letter about a disciplinary meeting next week after an investigation took place concerning my timekeeping abilities. I was unaware that this investigation had taken place as I hadn’t been told. I have been an employee here for 7 years. I had an initial meeting with my manager about timekeeping which I took on board. My manager had informed me that it could possibly lead to an investigation. I have now been invited to a disciplinary hearing next week. I have been informed that the woman who carried out the investigation will be chairing the disciplinary hearing. I have been told that the sanction may be a final written warning. What should I do about this situation?
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