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    • the claimant in their WS can refer to whatever previous CC judgements they like, as we do in our WS's, but CC judgements do not set a legal precedence. however, they do often refer to judgements like Bevis, those cases do created a precedence as they were court of appeal rulings. as for if the defendant, prior to the raising of a claim, dobbed themselves in as the driver in writing during any appeal to the PPC, i don't think we've seen one case whereby the claimant referred to such in their WS.. ?? but they certainly typically include said appeal letters in their exhibits. i certainly dont think it's a good idea to 'remind' them of such at the defence stage, even if the defendant did admit such in a written appeal. i would further go as far to say, that could be even more damaging to the whole case than a judge admonishing a defendant for not appealing to the PPC in the 1st place. it sort of blows the defendant out the water before the judge reads anything else. dx  
    • Hi LFI, Your knowledge in this area is greater than I could possibly hope to have and as such I appreciate your feedback. I'm not sure that I agree the reason why a barrister would say that, only to get new customers, I'm sure he must have had professional experience in this area that qualifies him to make that point. 🙂 In your point 1 you mention: 1] there is a real danger that some part of the appeal will point out that the person appealing [the keeper ] is also the driver. I understand the point you are making but I was referring to when the keeper is also the driver and admits it later and only in this circumstance, but I understand what you are saying. I take on board the issues you raise in point 2. Is it possible that a PPC (claimant) could refer back to the case above as proof that the motorist should have appealed, like they refer back to other cases? Thanks once again for the feedback.
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    • Euro have got a lot wrong and have failed to comply with the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Schedule 4.  According to Section 13 after ECP have written to Arval they should then send a NTH to the Hirer  which they have done.This eliminates Arval from any further pursuit by ECP. When they wrote to your company they should have sent copies of everything that they asked Arval for. This is to prove that your company agree what happened on the day of the breach. If ECP then comply with the Act they are allowed to pursue the hirer. If they fail, to comply they cannot make the hirer pay. They can pursue until they are blue in the face but the Hirer is not lawfully required to pay them and if it went to Court ECP would lose. Your company could say who was driving but the only person that can be pursued is the Hirer, there does not appear to be an extension for a driver to be pursued. Even if there was, because ECP have failed miserably to comply with the Act  they still have no chance of winning in Court. Here are the relevant Hire sections from the Act below.
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Hi

I have been floating around the boards for a while now, and there has been some great advice given, my turn to ask for help.

 

My wife was given a disciplinary hearing from her work, for something she didn't even do.

 

The story is this, she was given a letter from one of the management about a Group that was set up on Facebook, about the company she works for and someone had made my wife the creator of this group, the problem is, the culprit has defaced the company logo and said some bad things on it, but now the person who we are pretty sure it is, has left the company, well about 4 months ago now.

 

My wife has now had this hearing decided and it's on Friday 22nd Feb, tomorrow, what can she do to stop them from blaming it on her, she can't even print stuff properly, let alone do what this person has done.

 

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This all sounds extremely unfortunate for your wife, and I can understand her anxiety. All that I can suggest is that she makes a categorical denial of any involvement and tells them what she knows and stress that she is as angry as they are to discover that her name has been linked with it. It is for them to prove that your wife has had any part in the setting up of the site, and your wife should advise them that if she faces disciplinary action for something which she had no part in (how could she have when she wouldn't know how to set up the site) then she will defend herself vigorously and will not hesitate to take legal action if neccessary.

 

Sadly this is getting more and more prevalent on social networing sites, and employees are being sacked as a result. It is essential however that the employer can prove that those they accuse are guilty!

 

Insofar as the hearing is concerned, has your wife been given the right to be accompanied. Make sure that she uses it, with a Union rep if applicable.

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Thanks Sidewinder

 

I have been to CAB, and they told me to deny anything as this is not true, so same thing as you did.

 

How can they prove this was done by her, we have emailed Facebook to see what they say, but it takes 48hrs from yesterday, but the hearing is tomorrow... see what happens.

 

I was also told to speak to the police and say it is identity theft, in a way, so my wife is doing that.

 

I cannot believe that this has come about, my wife has done nothing wrong, to her or the company.

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M , your wife has the right, as sidewinder states, to be accompanied at the hearing by a rep or colleague. She MUST insist on this right as manage ment will have at least three at the hearing. She must also insist to have a copy of the minutes from the hearing. I cannot express how important it is to make sure that she follows this advice,as I have attended these 'kankaroo court' proceedings masquerading as disciplinary hearings quite a few times in the past as a TU shop steward. Tell her to try and remain calm, and do not rise to any provocation from the management whatsoever.

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Tell her to try and remain calm, and do not rise to any provocation from the management whatsoever.

 

Cannot agree more. When confronted by the management, deny point blank any involvement, remain calm and make sure that she has a witness taking notes. Tell them that she has also taken independent advice from the Police regarding somebody using her details, and that you have asked Facebook to investigate. At the very least the matter should be adjourned there and then as they will have absolutely nothing which can be proven to be your wife's responsibility.

 

I cannot believe that this has come about, my wife has done nothing wrong, to her or the company[/Quote]

 

Naturally I don't know your wife, but for what it's worth I believe her absolutely! Tell her to be confident and remain so even if she feels browbeaten at the hearing. She has done nothing wrong, it is malicious action by somebody else and she wants her name cleared as much as the company want to punish the person responsible!

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Well, she had a lot of information that showed that she didn't or couldn't do it, and had a few of her collegues go in and show how easy it is to do this to someone.

 

But they downgraded it to a final written warning, so I guess they just needed a scapegoat for this incident. She can appeal, but we haven't so far got anything to go back with, Facebook aren't being helpful now, they need a court order or something to do into it deeper.

 

But thanks for all the info and help.

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I would appeal the final written warning, why should she accept it if she is not at fault? if she accepts it then it is as good as admitting it

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I would appeal the final written warning, why should she accept it if she is not at fault? if she accepts it then it is as good as admitting it

 

Exactly what I was going to say!!!!

 

Bear in mind also, your wife accepts the final warning and then the 'facebook fake' does something else. Your wife is almost gaurenteed to get sacked for it!!

 

You need to take it all the way my friend, she's innocent and needs clearing!

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I couldn't agree more with Twinkle. They must have cited a reson for the warning. If she had no involvement whatsoever with the site and is not guilty of the reason cited for the warning then appeal. If you are unsure of the wording or are struggling for something to write, then just ask for help :)

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Whilst I have little sympathy for people so indiscrete as to lay themselves or their employer open to ridicule through social networking sites, I feel angry that the OP's wife should be wrongly accused of involvement through somebody else maliciously putting her name to something. There is an absolute need to see this case through and to clear this lady's name. A final warning is not to be treated lightly and could lead to dismissal for something relatively trivial - if it is unjustly given then it has to be fought.

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Hi there, I'm appalled that your wife has been given a final written warning for something which is so unsubstantiated. She should most certainly appeal this decision.

 

Is it possible the real culprit used a computer at work to do this? If so she should ask the company IT dept to have a look at the internet history log for all computers to see if any of them have been used to access that particular entry on Facebook.

 

What's the story with Facebook needing a court order, can you detail their exact response to your enquiry please.

 

If possible, I would advise your wife to seek advice from an employment lawyer who offers a free initial consultation, he may be able to offer advice on how to get the information you need from Facebook.

 

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She needs to put in her appeal letter now, in most cases you only have 5 - 7 working days to put your appeal in.

Once the letter is in, collect all the statements and information to support her case you can. Do not go into the appeal hearing alone, make sure you make it clear that you are willing to take this to a EAT if your appeal is turned down.

Make it clear in the minutes that you do not except the written warning as you feel it’s unjustly given.

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Hello markdraper66!

 

Here are a few external links that U may find useful reading through...

 

Acas - Discipline

 

A-Z of Employment - BERR

 

Employment

 

Community Legal Service Search

 

Disclaw Publishing - Employment Law, unfair dismissal, redundancy pay

(...scroll down the lefthand index of the above link to obtain required info..;) )

 

 

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the company will decide "on the balance of probability" if she is guilty or not. This means that they have to be convinced more than 51% that she is. I would defo appeal against the warning if she is innocent.

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