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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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ThreeRingCircus · 22/05/2022 19:43

Definitely time to step it up a notch OP. I'd agree this is tribunal material now. ACAS are a good source of advice and can offer mediation before the tribunal stage. Just something to bear in mind.

acatcalledjohn · 22/05/2022 19:44

They used evidence they hadn't disclosed to me, they didn't explain the delays, apparently I was found to be "directly or indirectly linked to defamatory comments posted on social media" which not only is impossible for me to defend, it bears no relation to the allegations I was told over a year ago.
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That's insane. I was expecting them to back pedal, not this.

Solidarity, and glad you still have fight left in you.

Oncemoreuntothebreachagain · 22/05/2022 19:49

Wow! They have really doubled down on their accusations!
I reckon they think (and hope) you haven’t got it in you to take it to a tribunal and will just let go. It must be unbelievably stressful but I hope you do find the strength to follow this one through with the help of the union. We are all cheering you on from the sidelines!

HellyR · 22/05/2022 20:54

I'm so confused about all of this. I've been following from the start.

Did you find out what the baby photo thing was all about? It's all so odd. I appreciate you're not going into every detail but it doesn't seem like you've done anything wrong?

PlantSpider · 22/05/2022 21:01

At this do you actually clearly know what you’re accused of? Whether it’s ridiculous or not, do you know what it actually is? I think you should either get a solicitor and deal with this properly, or just leave. They’re so clearly in the wrong, and your union are so clearly not capable of dealing with it that you either take the full legal route or just go.

charmingthebirds · 22/05/2022 21:30

@Bearyhumcrack I thought it best not to comment on your thread because I have no direct experience of this situation, but it's perhaps time to tell you I have been watching your thread since you first posted. I suspect I'm just one of many Mumsnetters lurking in the background who are following this because we're horrified at what you're being put through.

Please think of us all silently standing behind you, wishing you the strength to see this through to its rightful end.

ChimChimeny · 23/05/2022 06:58

charmingthebirds · 22/05/2022 21:30

@Bearyhumcrack I thought it best not to comment on your thread because I have no direct experience of this situation, but it's perhaps time to tell you I have been watching your thread since you first posted. I suspect I'm just one of many Mumsnetters lurking in the background who are following this because we're horrified at what you're being put through.

Please think of us all silently standing behind you, wishing you the strength to see this through to its rightful end.

Yes I'm the same, I haven't commented (I don't think, it's been so long) but I'm supporting you & cheering you on

DeskInUse · 23/05/2022 07:41

Truly awful situation. Your union rep sounds useless, can you get an employment lawyer and go this way, I know it costs but it would be worth suing them to simply pay the lawyer.

shutthedamndoor · 23/05/2022 07:44

@Bearyhumcrack glad to hear you're still up for the fight! I'm another one who checks for your messages in the hope that this appalling behaviour has ceased. I'd be happy to lend an ear, a hand, a tweet, a voice as you need. Standing firmly here in your corner x

shutthedamndoor · 23/05/2022 07:44

@Bearyhumcrack glad to hear you're still up for the fight! I'm another one who checks for your messages in the hope that this appalling behaviour has ceased. I'd be happy to lend an ear, a hand, a tweet, a voice as you need. Standing firmly here in your corner x

MermaidEyes · 23/05/2022 09:36

charmingthebirds · 22/05/2022 21:30

@Bearyhumcrack I thought it best not to comment on your thread because I have no direct experience of this situation, but it's perhaps time to tell you I have been watching your thread since you first posted. I suspect I'm just one of many Mumsnetters lurking in the background who are following this because we're horrified at what you're being put through.

Please think of us all silently standing behind you, wishing you the strength to see this through to its rightful end.

I second this. I've often seen this thread popping up again and remembered it and come on to have a quick look at the latest comments, just to find it's still ongoing. I really, really hope you get some closure on this very soon. It's truly appalling how you've been treated.

katmarie · 23/05/2022 14:43

Gosh, I saw this pop up and I assumed you were coming back to update us on the grovelling apology they had offered you, not to find that they are doubling down on their nonsense. I'm furious on your behalf, I hope you take them to the cleaners over this, they should never have been allowed to torment you over this for so long, and so incompetently.

RandomMess · 23/05/2022 14:52

How can you get a warning for having an indirect link to someone that has posted a defamatory comment? What control could any one person have over someone they are only indirectly linked to?

Sounds like they have made up a crock of shit because they know they have seriously fucked up.

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RandomMess · 23/05/2022 14:52

How can you get a warning for having an indirect link to someone that has posted a defamatory comment? What control could any one person have over someone they are only indirectly linked to?

Sounds like they have made up a crock of shit because they know they have seriously fucked up.

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Astralis · 23/05/2022 15:16

This is awful. So you're still employed?
Are you able to consult an employment solicitor?
If you can arrange a quick call to decide whether to take this forward legally a timeline of events might be useful.
I know your union should be able to handle this themselves.

yesthatisdrizzle · 23/05/2022 16:15

From what I can recall, they have never shown you one single shred of evidence or proof, so how can they possibly be continuing with their assertions?

WhatNoReally · 23/05/2022 16:22

Can I ask what your ET1 is for? Are you resigning?

BlankTimes · 23/05/2022 16:30

charmingthebirds · 22/05/2022 21:30

@Bearyhumcrack I thought it best not to comment on your thread because I have no direct experience of this situation, but it's perhaps time to tell you I have been watching your thread since you first posted. I suspect I'm just one of many Mumsnetters lurking in the background who are following this because we're horrified at what you're being put through.

Please think of us all silently standing behind you, wishing you the strength to see this through to its rightful end.

Please add me to the large crowd of the silent ones, 'Team OP' who are supporting you too.
Flowers
You can do this, they deserve to have every mistake they have made scrutinised and found wanting at a Tribunal.

SpikeyHatePotato · 23/05/2022 17:48

I can’t believe they have had the gall to do that. Check with your union what your membership covers, as my union would cover all the legal fees for a tribunal etc, so you might not even have to pay for it?

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 23/05/2022 19:57

Oh @Bearyhumcrack I'm so angry 😡 on your behalf! Did they never hear the expression, when you're on a hole stop digging!
Good for you, for having the fight still in you. I guess they're just hoping that you'll go away. Well, keep going!! We're here, all cheering you on. I really hope they are made to suffer for all the pain they've put you through.

LittleBear21 · 23/05/2022 20:45

charmingthebirds · 22/05/2022 21:30

@Bearyhumcrack I thought it best not to comment on your thread because I have no direct experience of this situation, but it's perhaps time to tell you I have been watching your thread since you first posted. I suspect I'm just one of many Mumsnetters lurking in the background who are following this because we're horrified at what you're being put through.

Please think of us all silently standing behind you, wishing you the strength to see this through to its rightful end.

Completely agree with the above. So sorry this is happening and standing in your corner.

Whatisgoingonhere · 23/05/2022 21:04

In your corner too! Been following the whole way, can’t believe how ridiculous they are!

Crazylazydayz · 23/05/2022 21:26

WhatNoReally · 23/05/2022 16:22

Can I ask what your ET1 is for? Are you resigning?

You don’t have to resign or be dismissed to lodge an ET1. It can be a 2nd appeal against disciplinary action or if a grievance is not upheld.

WhatNoReally · 24/05/2022 07:54

Crazylazydayz · 23/05/2022 21:26

You don’t have to resign or be dismissed to lodge an ET1. It can be a 2nd appeal against disciplinary action or if a grievance is not upheld.

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Correct, not all employmemt claims require the employee to resign, but if she's lodging an ET1 she needs a legal claim which an employment tribunal has jurisdiction over. An appeal is just an internal appeal - nothing to do with an employment tribunal. You don't just whinge to a tribunal that you're unhappy at work.

The most obvious claim I can see is (constructive) unfair dismissal, but she'd have to resign in response to the final written warning, or appeal and if unhappy with the outcome resign at that stage.

It's been a while since I read the thread, but I can't recall another employment claim (eg sex discrimination). She mentioned personal injury but that's not something an employment tribunal has jurisdiction over.

Shagforamillionquid · 24/05/2022 08:06

Fuck me. I’ve been here from the start. I’m furious for you. Please get a lawyer. Do you think a journo might be interested in investigating for you?