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Hey guys,
I've had an issue at work where my probation has been extended due to a few things that haven't been completed on time. This probation was extended yesterday morning over the phone by my line manager, I had to go to the doctors yesterday morning which I forgot about, and it wasn't until I received a text reminder that morning that I needed to go.
my fault, I didn't call my manager to advise of this mainly because I didn't know how long I'd be and thought I'd be in work on time. The concession had adequate cover (I manage the concession), and I was making my way back in when my manager asked me where I was, so I told her, I have texts to prove I didn't lie when confronted.
Today I had a phone call from my boss saying I didn't go to work when I said I did, she proceeded to say that I've taken the piss (her actual words), and advise that this job could have been something amazing and I've blown it, and that, and I quote, "There is no place in the business for someone like you". I have a screen shot of the time and date of the phone call and have documented it. She is alluding to the fact that the investigation has already been concluded (the date isn't until 29th of April) and that I will be sacked.
My my knowledge of investigations and disciplinerys have always been that the investigation should be fair and unbiased and merely a fact finding instrument to decide wether or not to take the employee to a disciplinery, and not a way to almost force that person out so they don't get sacked. She has used various words with my before such as "promote the member of staff to customer and manage them through the business", other managers have also advised that they have been asked by my manager to set higher targets than the person can achieve so you have grounds for dismissal, I just wanted to find out what I can do and what to prepare.
thanks guys
TM
I've had an issue at work where my probation has been extended due to a few things that haven't been completed on time. This probation was extended yesterday morning over the phone by my line manager, I had to go to the doctors yesterday morning which I forgot about, and it wasn't until I received a text reminder that morning that I needed to go.
my fault, I didn't call my manager to advise of this mainly because I didn't know how long I'd be and thought I'd be in work on time. The concession had adequate cover (I manage the concession), and I was making my way back in when my manager asked me where I was, so I told her, I have texts to prove I didn't lie when confronted.
Today I had a phone call from my boss saying I didn't go to work when I said I did, she proceeded to say that I've taken the piss (her actual words), and advise that this job could have been something amazing and I've blown it, and that, and I quote, "There is no place in the business for someone like you". I have a screen shot of the time and date of the phone call and have documented it. She is alluding to the fact that the investigation has already been concluded (the date isn't until 29th of April) and that I will be sacked.
My my knowledge of investigations and disciplinerys have always been that the investigation should be fair and unbiased and merely a fact finding instrument to decide wether or not to take the employee to a disciplinery, and not a way to almost force that person out so they don't get sacked. She has used various words with my before such as "promote the member of staff to customer and manage them through the business", other managers have also advised that they have been asked by my manager to set higher targets than the person can achieve so you have grounds for dismissal, I just wanted to find out what I can do and what to prepare.
thanks guys
TM
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