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    • Thank-you dx, What you have written is certainly helpful to my understanding. The only thing I would say, what I found to be most worrying and led me to start this discussion is, I believe the judge did not merely admonish the defendant in the case in question, but used that point to dismiss the case in the claimants favour. To me, and I don't have your experience or knowledge, that is somewhat troubling. Again, the caveat being that we don't know exactly what went on but I think we can infer the reason for the judgement. Thank-you for your feedback. EDIT: I guess that the case I refer to is only one case and it may never happen again and the strategy not to appeal is still the best strategy even in this event, but I really did find the outcome of that case, not only extremely annoying but also worrying. Let's hope other judges are not quite so narrow minded and don't get fixated on one particular issue as FTMDave alluded to.
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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.
    • Well barristers would say that in the hope that motorists would go to them for advice -obviously paid advice.  The problem with appealing is at least twofold. 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.  And in a lot of cases the last thing the keeper wants when they are also the driver is that the parking company knows that. It makes it so much easier for them as the majority  of Judges do not accept that the keeper and the driver are the same person for obvious reasons. Often they are not the same person especially when it is a family car where the husband, wife and children are all insured to drive the same car. On top of that  just about every person who has a valid insurance policy is able to drive another person's vehicle. So there are many possibilities and it should be up to the parking company to prove it to some extent.  Most parking company's do not accept appeals under virtually any circumstances. But insist that you carry on and appeal to their so called impartial jury who are often anything but impartial. By turning down that second appeal, many motorists pay up because they don't know enough about PoFA to argue with those decisions which brings us to the second problem. 2] the major parking companies are mostly unscrupulous, lying cheating scrotes. So when you appeal and your reasons look as if they would have merit in Court, they then go about  concocting a Witness Statement to debunk that challenge. We feel that by leaving what we think are the strongest arguments to our Member's Witness Statements, it leaves insufficient time to be thwarted with their lies etc. And when the motorists defence is good enough to win, it should win regardless of when it is first produced.   
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Hi

Could some please help me.

I am a manager and out of the blue a senior manager turned up and informed me she was here to conduct a fact finding meeting around allegations made against me.

 

 

2 were founded but I feel that I gave good reasons for my actions - but they happened one month ago.

 

 

The 3rd is definaltey a fabrication.

 

 

The minuting lasted 5 minutes and when I tried to show her evidence she didnt want to look and she was the one taking minutes, possibly 1 line for each.

 

 

Is this part of a discipilnary? I am making myself poorly thinking and thinking about it.

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Hi

many thanks for your reply.

No she just said she was asked to gather the information for the director (we are a small company and he looks at all disciplinarys) I asked how long it would be before I knew what was happening and she said possibly 2 weeks.

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It does sound as though it is a case of being seen to do something rather than actually getting stuck into a problem. Make sure that any further steps follow the acas code so proper notification of proper meeting, knowing waht you are supposed to have done wrong before meeting so you can give a considered response, having colleague/rep present etc.

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Hi

Please can anyone help!

2 managers and HR turned up this morning and suspended me while doing investigations.

They have issed me with a letter stating 3 reasons why, I have already admitted 2, but dont see that they were serious, the other I cannot for the life of me recall, but what they are saying I do not think I would ever do.

I asked why I had been suspended and they say that it was difficult for me to be around when there are lots of people to talk to.

In March I went of with severve work related stress on Diazepam, propanolol and citrilipam just to get through a working day. I took the time as annual leave. I was also called. After I had annoyed another manager about complaining about his performance 'it was reported that he had started a witch hunt' from one of my staff and was called into to discuss this, no further action was taken.

Is there anyone who can advice (PM would be good)

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peggyann

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Hi peggyann

 

It's against site rules to give advice by PM.

 

At the moment you've been suspended whilst an investigation is carried out. It is normal procedure. You will have the opportunity to rebuff any information they obtain during the investigation at a later date. It might be an idea to sit and plan what you are going to say if they do start disiplinary procedures, any mitigating circumstances your actions.

 

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4227

 

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Please can anyone help!

2 managers and HR turned up this morning and suspended me while doing investigations.

They have issed me with a letter stating 3 reasons why, I have already admitted 2, but dont see that they were serious, the other I cannot for the life of me recall, but what they are saying I do not think I would ever do.

I asked why I had been suspended and they say that it was difficult for me to be around when there are lots of people to talk to.

In March I went of with severve work related stress on Diazepam, propanolol and citrilipam just to get through a working day. I took the time as annual leave. I was also called. After I had annoyed another manager about complaining about his performance 'it was reported that he had started a witch hunt' from one of my staff and was called into to discuss this, no further action was taken.

Is there anyone who can advice (PM would be good)

Thanks

peggyann

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Hi

Now been suspended for over a week!

Feel so poorly hair falling out and not sleeping.

I know the job was getting disfficult and to keep on top of things was working 50 hours a week. Have on the whole had agood relationship with director until complained about another manager and down hill it went - 1 very proffesional member of staff came and spoke to me and she is concerned there is a witch hunt on me!!!, she right it doesnt stop.

Have forgot how to relax, switch off, sleep and laugh. It is now effecting my health.

Went to investigatry meeting yesterday and gave them my version of events and dont feel I did anything than try and keep the company complientant to regulations.

At the end of the meeting I asked them to negatiiate my resignation with references that show my exeptional work and commintment.

Would any decent boss do this? rather than GMC.

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Peggyann

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Without knowing the exact allegations it is hard to tailor advice. BUT I have some generic advice below. Hope it helps.

 

1) I am concerned about your health. I would advise seeing a doctor urgently. Apart from being ill I am also concerned that you are not in the right frame of mind to manage your investigatory and disciplinary IF ONE happens

 

2) Do not go into these meetings alone. Use the right to be accompanied!!

 

3) Get copies of the notes - In the next meeting make sure you read them carefully before signing them. Ask for changes to be made if they do not reflect the main points of the meeting. If they refuse then write "I disagree that these are accurate and my requests for alterations were refused" or "Signed under duress"

 

 

4) Treat it as a paid holiday (Outside of your entitlement) Ask yourself how worrying is going to change the outcome. Use this time to prepare your self mentally and physically. Maybe seek advice from CAB

 

5) Lets not think about resignation. If you have handed in a letter I would advise recalling it on the grounds that you are not mentally well at the moment and were not of sound mind when you made the offer. (If backed up by the doctor this would have more strength) Company would not necessarily have to accept it though.

 

6) For your next meeting have some prep done.

a) List of the points being investigated as headers

b) Points of evidence or contention of their allegations and evidence.

c) any counter claims if applicable

d) Ask them what happens now

e) Request and agree the arrangements on you receiving a copy of the notes from the current meeting - make sure they are listed in the notes.

f) Remain calm.. If you feel you are loosing it, demand an adjournment so you can compose yourself.

g) If you are struggling at your job, have you received all the training you are meant to have received and even if so, is there any other training they can do to support you.

h) Mitigating circumstances - Excellent record attendance etc, how much you love the company and would like the opportunity to stay etc Ass Kissing Bit

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Hi Sabresheep

Its a really long story and am so confused because I feel what I did was not wrong, just trying to ensure paperwork correct. No falisfication etc and why did it take 4 weeks to become a problem. They spoke to me on te Monday but didnt suspend me until Thursday after a very important meeting with outside proffesionals on teh wednesday and would have looked odd if not there. I still havent heard about the invistigation meeting held Thursday.

Unfortunatley there us no one I can take to disciplinary, so really worried.

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Peggyann

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They have more research to do

 

They are busy with other things

 

Sometimes people are suspended for months - chill!

Never assume anyone on the internet is who they say they are. Only rely on advice from insured professionals you have paid for!

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Hi

I have received statements - going for instant Dimissal, anyone answer the following please?

 

 

1. The statement relating to a phone call i had with a manger = phone conversation 6/5 reported 8/7

2. Incident I was reprted for doing 3 saff in very small (so couldnt miss anything = 1 staff say i did it, myself and other staff saying I didnt

 

 

Is there anything I can fight with?

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Peggyann

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Hi Emmzzi

Sorry it should have read

 

 

3 staff in a very small area - so actions could not be missed.

 

 

Both count of the disciplinary I am disputing as they did not happen.

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Peggyann

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Ok. So, have you asked them to take statements from the staff who did see you doing the thing you were meant to do?

Never assume anyone on the internet is who they say they are. Only rely on advice from insured professionals you have paid for!

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Yes, I now have copies of all statements.

 

 

The staff there was myself - who totally denies i did the actions. Two others were senior staff, the one who made the complaint ( 1 month after the incident) states i did it, the other said she has not knoweledge and cannot recall me doing such a thing.

 

 

I just thinks its odd that both allegations happened 1 and 2 months before the allegations were made.

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Peggyann

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