Lost My Job

[Feed-The-Goat]

Providing your work rate did not suffer either. I can't see a reason why, legally you won't win your appeal.

my work rate was spot on mate...always in front

 

[Uwe Rosler's Grandad]

Providing your work rate did not suffer either. I can't see a reason why, legally you won't win your appeal.

my work rate was spot on mate...always in front

So no problems with your work then. Just internet usage. I think you have a good case. Did you have any formal warnings prior to the sacking?

Do you think they have used the internet usage as a way of reducing staff levels?

 

[tueartsboots]

I'd get my arse to a solicitor who deals with employment issues. First 30 mins is free and you will know if you have a case or not.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Providing your work rate did not suffer either. I can't see a reason why, legally you won't win your appeal.

Appeals are nothing to do with legality unfortunately. Many years ago I was a senior workplace union official and the only requirement for the appeal was that it was carried out by someone who wasn't involved in the original decision. It's entirely at the discretion of the company.

We had to fight a very difficult dismissal once where it was one person's word against another. The company had the sole say but fortunately the HR officer involved in the original decision made a bit of a fool of herself at the appeal and they had little choice but to reinstate.

 

[markbmcfc]

Im an IT administrator and one part of my job is to monitor employees internet usage.

So yes, be careful, i feel for the OP. They have a log of every visit to every site and at what times of the day. Also be careful if you use MSN Messenger as conversations are logged too and they can see every word you type.

One good idea may be to get buddyish with an IT guy at your workplace....few people at my place I have a quiet word with if their usage gets to the point where management will notice it.

Agree with the other posters that if there were no prior warnings or internet usage policy then you should definately appeal.

 

[johnmc]

Im an IT administrator and one part of my job is to monitor employees internet usage.

So yes, be careful, i feel for the OP. They have a log of every visit to every site and at what times of the day. Also be careful if you use MSN Messenger as conversations are logged too and they can see every word you type.

One good idea may be to get buddyish with an IT guy at your workplace....few people at my place I have a quiet word with if their usage gets to the point where management will notice it.

Agree with the other posters that if there were no prior warnings or internet usage policy then you should definately appeal.

Could you say you go on it first thing and leave it open to have a look at lunch or can they tell every refresh?

 

[Anonymous]

Workers at the wifes catalogue firm in Manchester have all been told that any computer misuse will end up with them being fired ....... it seems like they're crackin' down on it all over the place.

 

[Feed-The-Goat]

Im an IT administrator and one part of my job is to monitor employees internet usage.

So yes, be careful, i feel for the OP. They have a log of every visit to every site and at what times of the day. Also be careful if you use MSN Messenger as conversations are logged too and they can see every word you type.

One good idea may be to get buddyish with an IT guy at your workplace....few people at my place I have a quiet word with if their usage gets to the point where management will notice it.

Agree with the other posters that if there were no prior warnings or internet usage policy then you should definately appeal.

Could you say you go on it first thing and leave it open to have a look at lunch or can they tell every refresh?

i tried that with them but they did a test for 1 hour, and the reports show that when minimised it shows no activity....but they tested it on websites that dont automatically refresh. like bbc sport, whilst the transfer window was open was always refreshing, but i cant prove that now as not much is going on with that site.

im really good friends with someone in it but they didnt ask him for the reports, as they knew we were mates, so they went passed him.

 

[Feed-The-Goat]

Workers at the wifes catalogue firm in Manchester have all been told that any computer misuse will end up with them being fired ....... it seems like they're crackin' down on it all over the place.

i think they are looking at sacking anyone for anything at the mo due to the credit crunch...saves money unlike redundancy....i want to thank everyone for their support and help and just let you all know stop using the internet at work, someone is always watching you. word of warning. thanks again fellow blues.

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[C_T_I_D]

Providing your work rate did not suffer either. I can't see a reason why, legally you won't win your appeal.

Appeals are nothing to do with legality unfortunately. Many years ago I was a senior workplace union official and the only requirement for the appeal was that it was carried out by someone who wasn't involved in the original decision. It's entirely at the discretion of the company.

We had to fight a very difficult dismissal once where it was one person's word against another. The company had the sole say but fortunately the HR officer involved in the original decision made a bit of a fool of herself at the appeal and they had little choice but to reinstate.

So what are unison for? What are you getting for your money if you get involved with them?