DH has been given last warning at work

[LeatherOnLeather]

DH received an official warning this morning at work.

This is the 2nd one he's had since christmas and the next one will result in him being dismissed.

Thing is neither of them were his fault. The first time it was because he had gotten to work late but there was an accident on the main road which slowed down traffic and then DH was randomly breathalised making him over an hour late for work. He DID explain this but the boss said he was having zero tolerance on excuses.

And now he's been given his last warning. Is this not unfair?? can they do this?

[georgimama]

In his shoes I would be implementing the firm's grievance procedure about the heavy handed nature of these warnings. Surely if these are the only instances (are you sure that is the case though?) then only a verbal warning, if anything, is merited.

If they sack him he can appeal and go to an employment tribunal.

Unfortunately in the current economic climate many firms are looking for excuses to sack people for alleged misconduct, rather than make proper redundancies.

[flowerybeanbag]

How long has he been there leather?

Did he appeal the first warning? What was the second one for?

Have a read here about disciplinary action, there's a section on the basic procedure, meetings, appeals and decisions. You will see that your DH has the right to be accompanied to a disciplinary hearing, has the right to appeal the decision, has to receive letters and other things.

Was any of this procedural stuff not followed? Either way, your DH should appeal the warning he was given this morning.

[MmeLindt]

What was he warned for this morning?

If he was breathalised, does he have any paperwork from the police to prove this?

Sounds more like they are setting him up tbh. Has he had any problems before this?

[muppetgirl]

is this more about the current climate and employers fnding ways of getting rid of people without making them redundant?

[beanieb]

Did he have someone with him for the warnings and were they given to him on paper rather than just verbally?

[ilovelovemydog]

Not sure one gets any documentation for being breathalised.

I was in an accident (not my fault!) and the police said it was routine. Didn't get any paper work.

The only thing I would say is that it doesn't take very long to breathe into a tube, which is what your DH's boss may say, unless there were reasons why it took so long?

Obviously the police could confirm where they were doing tests and how long the wait was....

[flowerybeanbag]

Did he phone in on his way? If he would have been on time but for bad traffic and being stopped, presumably he would have had an opportunity at some point to phone and say he was going to be late and explain why? Did he do that?