Yeah I was told 9 out of 10 times I would have been out the door, but the store manager had spoke to the people I had worked with and the managers in charge of me and they all had good things to say. I'm extremely lucky and thankful that I got it back, I thought it was hopeless trying to get it back but just goes to show if you want something enough and keep at it you'll get there. Thanks for the previous advice aswell, none of the tribunal stuff matters now thankfully threw all that stuff in the bin with the biggest smile on my face.

Had the appeal meeting today and got the job back, happiest fella around right now. No idea. Learning curve.

Yes the appeal letter was submitted on Friday the 8th and still haven't heard any word about when the meeting will be taking place.

Copy of the appeal letter, Dear *****, I’m writing this letter to inform you of my decision to appeal against the decision reached on the 24/05/2012 regarding my dismissal from work. The grounds for the appeal are as follows: I understand that I should have told the truth from the beginning and none of this would be happening, and have regretted not doing so ever since. I felt pressured into sticking up for Dominic and should have handled the situation differently; I made a huge mistake and want to make it clear that I would never think of stealing anything. I’ve never been placed in a situation like that before and didn’t handle it correctly; it would certainly not happen again if I was to be given a second chance. I have worked for the company for almost three years and throughout these three years the company has looked after me very well, transferring me back and forth to stores while I’m at University and back home. I’ve been under enormous pressure the last couple of months as I am currently sitting my final exams at university and was wishing to get a place on the graduate scheme within the company so I shouldn’t have jeopardised my chances of this by not being honest. I have never done anything wrong in my time with **** and I’m sure anyone I’ve worked with in the bakery will confirm that I am not the type of person that would steal anything. Following this decision I have since gathered a signed statement from Dominic clearing me of the allegations surrounding the events that took place and will bring this with me to the appeal hearing. Yours Sincerely, Conor

I've worked for them for 3 years, I'm apart of the law club with the company which provide legal advice and representation. I'm going to get in contact with these for some advice around the issue.

Because the other workmate said in his interview that he handed them to me to put in the fridge, this didn't happen.

Thanks for your words, I have sent in an appeal letter to the store on Friday waiting for word back after the bank holidays this week. I was dismissed with the allegation of theft through consumption. They said because I changed my story it was unclear as to what the truth was and it left them with the reason to believe that I consumed the other bottle. Im hoping that the appeal letter and my sincere apologies along with the statement from the other colleague stating that I had no part in it may change the outcome but the longer it goes on the more I'm thinking it doesn't look good. Very upsetting. Sorry it took so long to reply.

I believe my employer has unfairly dismissed me. The events: A work mate at the time took two drinks from the shelf at work, then went to the back of the store were no cameras could see. I then went out the back and chatted with him, he drank both of the drinks then put them in the bin, the security guard then came down seen the two empty drinks in the bin. We were both then called up stairs to have separate meetings about the incident, during this I told them that I didnt see the work mate drink them and said they were just placed on the side then we left. Following these meetings we were both suspended so the case could be investigated. While we were suspended he handed in his resignation before the disciplinary hearing, I attended my hearing told them that he had drank both of them. However I was believed to have been guilty as I changed my story and they fired me on the grounds that they believe that I consumed one of the drinks. Since this conclusion I have expressed that I wish to appeal the decision and will bring a letter to them tomorrow stating this. I have also got a signed statement from the work mate that drank the two drinks saying he did so to take as evidence of my innocence. Just writing to ask is there any advice on my situation anyone can give, I've went to the citizens advice bureau and they said to first give them my appeal letter then get in touch with the employment tribunal. Thanks for your time