Forum - Suspended for an event 2 months later after I raised a grievance re: unlawful conduct despite being promoted last week

Suspended for an event 2 months later after I raised a grievance re: unlawful conduct despite being promoted last week

Tue, 15/11/2011 - 08:01 — Poochilou

I have been suspended after bein accused of emailing sensitive information to a former business associate. 1 this email was obtained via unlawful email monitoring, 2 the email was found some 2 months ago however during which time I have had a flawless appraisal and been promoted 3 I raised the issue of unlawful email monitoring last week 4 in a retaliatory move I have been suspended upon investigation 5. It is clear to me that my email was aimed at catching the attention of a well known figure with whom we have worked with in the past and so might have been elaborate in it's suggestions that I have identified new independent opportunities. 6 I have confirmation from this well known figure that his interpretation of my email was that I was seeking out company collaborations not that I intended to use company information to establish a separate enterprise with him. This is very complicated and I have union advice however I am now interested in advice from a more informed point of view. I have been with the company almost 8 years with their never being any history of disciplinary issues.