Not accepting a written warning?

[rambo]

My company has gone written warning crazy!

Dishing them out left/right/centre.

 

Can I refuse to accept a written warning on the grounds that I don't agree with it?

[lbruk]

Well, there would have to be evidence to substantiate the warning in the first place? You can of course appeal the warning.

[firstclassx]

My company has gone written warning crazy!

Dishing them out left/right/centre.

 

Can I refuse to accept a written warning on the grounds that I don't agree with it?

 

As far as I am aware:

 

1) You can't refuse to accept a written warning.

 

2) If you disagree with the disciplinary action taken, you usually have the right to appeal against any disciplinary action taken. This is usually done by writing to your manager outlining your reasons for appeal. Details of the Disciplinary Procedure should be contained within your employment contract, employee handbook or other company documents. If your appeal is rejected, you can normally then appeal to a superior manager than the one who dealt with the original appeal.

 

3) Your "punishment" cannot usually be increased as a result of appealing any disciplinary action.

 

4) You usually have the right to be accompanied by a Trade Union Representative or similar at an appeal hearing.

 

5) If you believe the disciplinary action taken was malicious, or based on false evidence, you may wish to consider composing a formal grievance against the person commencing disciplinary action, or anyone that has provided deliberately incorrect evidence against you in order for you to be punished.

[lbruk]

Just to clarify the above Post from firstclassx:

 

1) Correct you cant refuse to accept it.

2) You definitely have the right to appeal and be accompanied by a trade union rep or colleague.

3) Correct

4) As point 2

5) i would definitely put in a grievance after the appeal has been processed and you have a response.

[rambo]

Cheers

[becky2585]

*Almost* correct. Number 3 isnt true, and a harsher sanction actually can be imposed if you appeal.

 

Re 2) you only get one chance to appeal, not two.

 

Re 4) the right to be accompanied extends to either a work colleague or a trade union representative.

 

The rest is good advice, though!