Thank you for the replies. The letter I received stated that the issue was the inappropriate material accessed, not the fact I have left my computer un-attended. I haven't had the disciplinary hearing yet, but that will be one of my arguments. I am hoping that they will consider my distracted state of mind over the last few months. As a bit of background, I have worked for the company for 8 years with no problems whatsoever, and the offences are from end of Sept to start of Oct this year, so obviously its a very recent issue.

Hello all, Bit of a major problem, could do with some advice. I was called into the HR office at work today, and told I will be suspended on full pay due to inappropriate material flagging up on my internet usage. This is being investigated, and could result in my dismissal. Now, I can categorically state I have NOT visited any sites that are inappropriate i.e. adult material, terrorist material etc. What I have been guilty of is leaving my computer terminal whilst logged on, and I can only presume that some other employee has used my computer terminal while I was away. The comp