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Complaint about colleague

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Doinmummy · 28/01/2013 18:06

I am writing a complaint about a colleague, should I add "without predjudice" on the letter?

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Numberlock · 28/01/2013 23:16

What is the nature of the complaint?

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Doinmummy · 29/01/2013 15:00

She has made a fairly serious allegation against me. Totally untrue, I have witnesses who know it didn't happen. I have given the letter to my boss today.

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Numberlock · 29/01/2013 15:06

Well best of luck with it doin, hope it all turns out OK for you.

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Doinmummy · 29/01/2013 15:07

Thankyou . I'm really worried about the fall out from her and what will happen next.

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Numberlock · 29/01/2013 15:22

Yes I can imagine. The main thing is you have stood up to her and made your boss aware of what's gone on.

Do you think she/he will investigate in a professional way?

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Doinmummy · 29/01/2013 16:14

I hope so. The powers that be are aware that she is "tricky" and likes to exaggerate . I have had enough of her stirring and making things up about people. I don't trust her an inch and was told not to speak to her without a witness.

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Numberlock · 29/01/2013 16:23

Good to hear, doin. Please let me know how you get on. I hope you have some good real life support, it sounds stressful!

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fedupwithdeployment · 29/01/2013 16:37

You don't need to write "Without Prejudice" on it.

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Doinmummy · 29/01/2013 16:43

Thank you for replying. It is very stressful as I have to work closely with her. I haven't slept properly for days now. I wish I knew what the next step is or how it will be handled .

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Numberlock · 01/02/2013 06:06

Hope you're ok, doin and work are handling the matter quickly and professionally.

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Doinmummy · 01/02/2013 18:24

Do you know if they have to reply in writing to me and let me know the outcome?

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Pancakeflipper · 01/02/2013 18:29

They should acknowledge receiving and reading your letter.
Then probably be done through mtgs.
The company should have a complaints procedure. Ask for a copy.
Take an independent reliable witness with you to mtgs even though you are making the complaint.

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Doinmummy · 01/02/2013 19:32

Thank you . I haven't had any acknowledgement yet. I'm worried it will be brushed under the carpet.

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takeaway2 · 01/02/2013 19:35

Would the witnesses be able or willing to stand up for you? Have you informed HR? Good luck.

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Doinmummy · 01/02/2013 20:16

Yes I have witnesses who would stand up and say what really happened. My boss believes me too. I haven't told HR though. Ill give it another couple of days and see if I get an answer. I was told to put it in writing otherwise boss said nothing could be done , so I hope I'm taken seriously .

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takeaway2 · 01/02/2013 21:00

Sounds like it will go your way then. Thing is the colleague might be able to wrangle her way out of things and make excuses. Sorry sounding so cynical... Just that a lot of that's been happening at my workplace recently! And the excuses are so flimsy yet somewhat believed... Grr.

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Virgil · 01/02/2013 21:06

Without prejudice means that in the context of trying to settle a matter (eg agree a termination payment) the parties do not want the negotiations about settlement to be shown to the employment tribunal. It can only be used where you are genuinely discussing settlement. You are not from what you say and so heading the document "without prejudice" is unnecessary and incorrect.

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Numberlock · 01/02/2013 21:39

Do you have a copy of the company grievance procedure? It will state within how many days they should reply to acknowledge your letter.

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Doinmummy · 06/02/2013 18:59

I havent been at work for the last few days so I dont know whats happening. Ill have a look at the grievance policy, I have a feeling my complaint will be ignored.

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Numberlock · 06/02/2013 21:57

Oh dear, not good. Yes definitely get a copy of the grievance procedure, it will state within what time frame they should have acknowledged your letter.

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BluelightsAndSirens · 17/02/2013 22:52

How are you getting on?

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Doinmummy · 19/02/2013 20:35

Nothing has happened. I didn't think it would to be honest .

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Numberlock · 19/02/2013 22:33

So no acknowledgment at all? Did you get hold of your company grievance procedure?

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Doinmummy · 20/02/2013 20:01

I haven't chased things up. Unfortunately this has paled into insignificance compared to other probs I have. Thank you for asking how I'm getting on though.

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Numberlock · 22/02/2013 07:58

Sorry to hear that, can we help with the other problems?

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