suspension

[tomaka0]

whistle blow no limit compen feel sorry for my company they'll bear brunt

[tomaka0]

i would'nt run company that way

[mariefab]

What was the video about?

Are you still suspended?

[tomaka0]

my reversing and yes full pay still, he looked very pensive backed into corner

[tomaka0]

cant see any other outcome im out will whistle blow work

[Emmzzi]

tomaka, there is no whistle blowing protection for you, this is not a whistle blowing offence. The company are not going to bear the brunt of this, you are. I ama sorry to be harsh but you need to get out of your dream world and be practical.

 

Have you started applying for other jobs?

[tomaka0]

i am in the real world yes im looking but they are few and far between

[tomaka0]

so being in the real world my company will furnish me with minutes of first meeting then second and copies of video evidence copies of letters from all parties in good in good time prior to a formal meeting

[tomaka0]

but who is allowed to accompany me this formal meeting i have no work colleague no union rep only my partner

[tomaka0]

im looking for advice not sympathy

[mariefab]

If your company decides to progress this matter to a disciplinary hearing alleging that you were negligent and therefore responsible for the incident, I would expect them to provide you with any documents that they intend to rely on in good time.

 

Do you have any reason to believe that this is the route that they are likely to take?

Have they booked a formal meeting?

[mariefab]

What do you mean when you say that you have no work colleague? Are you the only driver?

[tomaka0]

drivers are only ships that pass in the night we do not socialize other staff would be on companies side i think getting the route what else can they do he just said i tried ringing you last week but got no answer they have my personal mobile no i have a works mobile knowing fine well i was on holiday not booked yet

[mariefab]

OK, if it was possible for you to resolve this situation with a few months wages in your pocket and a good reference to help you to get a new job, would you be interested?

[tomaka0]

its not that, it is i tried to right a wrong by what i thought was correct im not a young man but i do have intelligence if it wasnt me and someone else or if the shelf killed someone what would be the cry .

other drivers have had accidents with buildings none of this hue n cry. as i say i have tried others are not

[Emmzzi]

we know you think you are in the right.

 

that's not the reason why you would be let go.

 

idealists are very often poor.

[tomaka0]

i once complained i had no shoes till i saw a man with no feet

[tomaka0]

ok so whats the ideas just go with the flow or dig in

[Emmzzi]

You've been given advice. You now need to make your own decision.

[mariefab]

I understand what you're feeling and saying....

When other drivers have had accidents it's just been a case of Ooops! and it gets brushed over, any potential safety issues are dealt with/not dealt with and the driver carries on working.

 

However, before your incident you had already had safety concerns and had disclosed these concerns to your employer.

So, instead of the usual reaction when a driver has an accident, you get...

Suspended until further notice.

Informed that your employer's client won't allow you to work for their business.

...and it feels terribly unfair.

 

But what can you do about it?

You're in limbo, on suspension, waiting to see what your employer is going to do next.

 

Your employer is in a sticky situation too because they don't have any other work to offer you.

1. They could dismiss your for SOSR as explained earlier;

2. Blame you and dismiss you for gross negligence;

3. Or they could try to come to some agreement with you to terminate your employment.

 

If it was up to you which would you prefer?

[tomaka0]

dont quite get 1 . /2.

[tomaka0]

is 1 a valid route and is 2 also valid

[Emmzzi]

1. sack you because they have no work for you (the customer will not have you)

2. sack you and claim it is because you were negligent (so bad reference too)

3. come to a settlement agreement with you which includes cash and a good reference

[tomaka0]

sit tight then explode

[tomaka0]

can only refuse ref cant give bad one