Final Written Warning Dispute

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Employers must follow fair procedures before issuing a final written warning. The warning should be appropriate for the offense, and you have the right to respond and challenge it. If HR cannot provide evidence of the fine, question the warnings validity. Seek advice from a labour union or legal professional for specific guidance.

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I have received a final written warning for not completing a task at work, this is due to the company stating that there have received a fine for gss,however I must admit that I have not completed the task due to insufficient time, abit more detail to the task that was not completed I work with failed appointments for engineers that goes out to properties to have maintained completed with meters, the engineer already did not attend the appointment and the company was already liable to provide compensation for to the customer which is entirely not my fault
Hello Jared. I understand your concern. Here are some key points concerning labour laws in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa:
- Employers must follow a fair procedure before issuing a final written warning.
- The warning must be appropriate given the nature of the offense.
- You have the right to respond to the warning and challenge it.
Please contact your local labour office or a legal professional for specific advice.
Also when I asked the manager to provide me with proof of the fine they can not provide that what can I do with internally with HR
Hello Jared. In this situation, consider the following steps:
- Request a formal meeting with HR to discuss your concerns.
- In the meeting, ask HR to provide evidence of the fine.
- If they cannot provide this, question the validity of the warning.
- You can also seek advice from a labour union or legal professional.
hr says that due to me not completing the task the warning is valid is that correct
Hello Jared. While your employer has the right to issue warnings, they must be fair and follow due process. Here are some key points:
- The warning should relate directly to your conduct or performance.
- The severity of the warning should match the severity of the offence.
- You should be given an opportunity to improve.
Remember, this is general advice and specific circumstances may vary.