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Accused of posting on someone's LinkedIn...

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Bearyhumcrack · 14/05/2021 06:58

I work in a public sector organisation and have been called in by my line manager to say that I have posted something offensive on someone's LinkedIn page and of causing offensive comments on twitter. Confused

I have a LinkedIn account but don't use it much, I do remember following and unfollowing this person a few months ago but no recollection of posting on their page. Is there a way I can check whether I commented without looking at their profile? I know they can see if I have looked at them and I don't want them to make any more allegations about me.

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mindutopia · 14/05/2021 10:07

And often when accounts are cloned, they try to add all the people you currently follow so to others it legitimately looks like you but with a new account. Happened to several of my friends. If you don't use either platform enough, you wouldn't notice unless someone reported it to you (they don't add your real account otherwise would tip you off, only your current followers).

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Bearyhumcrack · 14/05/2021 10:40

@NamingChanging bloody hell. That's horrendous.

I'm circling around doing my own investigation but in doing that I worry that I will do something incriminating! I don't think I even know how to post on someone's LinkedIn page!

Thank you. Taking a quick break from the office but will catch up with replies and advice later.

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Bearyhumcrack · 14/05/2021 14:08

@bonfireheart I think that's what's happened but I don't see how they can pin it on me when it's not a secret and it's not my account? LM alluded to "no one else would know that information" but I definitely haven't tweeted or retweeted it and I definitely haven't posted on LinkedIn!

I might submit a subject access request as I have no idea how long this investigation is supposed to take and I'm hanging on and not sleeping!

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bigbaggyeyes · 14/05/2021 14:57

I'd speak to an employment solicitor or ACAS. I'd also get o copy if your contract and grievance process. Sounds like you're being hung out to dry

Lumene · 16/05/2021 21:00

How are you getting on, OP?

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Bearyhumcrack · 16/05/2021 21:27

Still none the wiser. Will set to it this week with union and a GDPR request.

Thank you for checking in @Lumene, I'm just worried that even though the burden of proof is on them, they only have to decide on balance of probabilities. I have no idea what evidence they have and no confidence they understand any form of social media.

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BecauseMyRingBurnsSheila · 16/05/2021 22:35

I can understand your concern when you're accused of something but it's unclear what. It's normal to be paranoid and wonder 'Could I?' But it sounds like you've done your own investigating and you're fairly certain you haven't done what you're potentially being accused of.

Lumene · 19/05/2021 20:41

Hi Beary, sorry just seen this. I really feel for you, it’s such an odd situation and your company aren’t being straight or clear with you at all.

I hope you get some clarity soon from the Union and/or your requests

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Bearyhumcrack · 20/05/2021 19:09

@lumene thank you. Union said it seems like boss is trying to manipulate and intimidate so they've recommended making a formal complaint but timing it appropriately to have maximum impact. SAR in preparation now so will submit that ASAP and in the mean time I have some sleeping tablets from my doc.

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StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 20/05/2021 22:07

Your union sounds quite on the ball. Thinking of you and sending weirdness beating vibes.

Lumene · 20/05/2021 23:55

That’s great your Union are supporting you, agree with Strictly it sounds like they are on the ball. Hopefully they will help untangle what on earth your work seem to think is the issue.

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Bearyhumcrack · 27/05/2021 10:53

Resurrecting this briefly, I'm so anxious I'm shaking. I've just been sent by my boss, a screenshot of a photo of me as a child and he's asked me to tell him if it's me. I have no idea where it's come from. It could be from my Facebook account?

SAR is ready to go. I wonder if I should submit it now.

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SnoopsCaliforniaRoll · 27/05/2021 10:56

Oh @Bearyhumcrack you poor thing, I feel for you.

Apologies, can't recall if you have done this already but if not - lock down to private every single social media profile you have.

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Bearyhumcrack · 27/05/2021 11:03

Everything is locked! Thank you. I had a Facebook account that I didn't use for years and I have now deleted it. All just so weird and worrying that I have no idea what's going on and why this picture is important or proves anything?

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FlipperSkipper · 27/05/2021 11:13

My first thought was that that’s a bit creepy! Is it possible that it’s been used as the profile pic for a Twitter account? I’m no expert but surely you should be told why he’s asking this?

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Bearyhumcrack · 27/05/2021 11:15

It does feel creepy!

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Cherry83 · 27/05/2021 12:33

Following and just wanted to let you know I too have been thinking of you. Not good to have this hanging over you. Hope you get to the bottom of this soon.

ArgyleIsle · 27/05/2021 13:08

How unfair. Follow your union advice as you are doing.

Does this follow policy in your organisation, in terms of the investigation? Should there even be more contact around the photo?

I wouldn't be confirming anything without advice every step of the way.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 27/05/2021 13:23

It all sounds very odd. They need to provide evidence of what the problem is.

Personally I wouldn't have deleted your FB page - that looks like you have something to hide. I know it's hard but hang tight. You know you haven't done anything wrong.

Just keep asking for evidence - and keep talking to your Union.

SunnySideDownBriefly · 27/05/2021 13:34

Beary - so sorry this is happening to you. It sounds ludicrous - especially as they are trying to investigate with no real understanding of social media. Are you working for a small company? Family-owned or similar?

Just in case it hasn't been mentioned upthread, keep a daily account of everything that is taking place. Create a spreadsheet with dates, type of communication you've received, what they said etc.. Also log your responses and save everything using your own personal device or upload to your own cloud. It will give you a really detailed account of what is happening should you need it further down the line.

Wishing you luck and a handhold throughout this. Try and provoke your angry side - it will power you through, and don't doubt yourself for one minute.

3Britnee · 27/05/2021 14:01

@Bearyhumcrack

Resurrecting this briefly, I'm so anxious I'm shaking. I've just been sent by my boss, a screenshot of a photo of me as a child and he's asked me to tell him if it's me. I have no idea where it's come from. It could be from my Facebook account?

SAR is ready to go. I wonder if I should submit it now.

Tell them you're getting the police involved because that's some next level stalker shit.
KatherineJaneway · 27/05/2021 15:41

Some people do pretend to be others on social media to try and get them into trouble. Odd behaviour but it does happen.

I had one woman create a Messenger message that was supposedly from me to try and turn someone else in a group we were both members of against me. She was pretty stupid as she use an Americanism I would never use and that's how people knew it wasn't me

Hope it gets sorted Flowers

DPotter · 27/05/2021 16:01

This sounds so distressing for you

Doesn't sound like your manager is following your company's disciplinary procedure as minimum. Photos on Facebook can be a bit of a nightmare. Your manager could have found an image tagged with your name just by using the search facility. It could be you posted by a friend or family member. I would run this by you Union rep before replying. Sounds to be as if their fishing, checking off single pieces of information, making 2 + 2 = 5, rather than taking an holistic view.

eurochick · 27/05/2021 16:28

That is really weird. I hope you can get to the bottom of this soon.

Freecuthbert · 27/05/2021 17:12

It doesn't sound like the correct procedure has been followed at all, and the whole thing sounds incredibly weird. And the pic of you as a child from Facebook? What on earth Confused

Hoping you get answers soon OP! And an apology for trying to accuse you of something they won't even disclose.