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I'm a early childhood educator. We have a sunsmart policy which means all children needs a sunhat to play outside. One day, I saw a child go outside without a sun hat, so I held their hand and led him back inside to find his sun hat. The colleague (A) I worked with later reported to the coordinator, and said that I pushed him and there was a red mark on his arm.
I know this is not true, and I will have to explain this to HR and my manager next Monday. Because there was another educator (B) with (A) at the time, B probably will take A's side, which will mean that it's one against two.
My questions are:
1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
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I'm a early childhood educator. We have a sunsmart policy which means all children needs a sunhat to play outside. One day, I saw a child go outside without a sun hat, so I held their hand and led him back inside to find his sun hat. The colleague (A) I worked with later reported to the coordinator, and said that I pushed him and there was a red mark on his arm.
I know this is not true, and I will have to explain this to HR and my manager next Monday. Because there was another educator (B) with (A) at the time, B probably will take A's side, which will mean that it's one against two.
My questions are:
1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
people-management
edited Oct 20 '15 at 4:22
Jane S♦
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asked Oct 20 '15 at 4:11
cathy0479
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closed as off-topic by Kent A., Philip Kendall, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Dawny33 Oct 21 '15 at 9:39
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Kent A., Philip Kendall, gnat, Dawny33
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Why did colleague A report you? Are they intentionally lying, or genuinely concerned?
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 4:16
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You seems to be assuming everything is going to go against you. Can they not just interview the child?
– paparazzo
Oct 20 '15 at 5:20
sounds like a terrible situation, is there any background that would make your word less believable than your colleagues?
– Kilisi
Oct 20 '15 at 8:08
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@Frisbee "Early childcare" is Australian for preschool, meaning the kids are likely under 5. If you "interview" a kid at this age, they will gleefully confess that they flew to the moon or were eaten by lions yesterday. (Source: I have two kids under 5.)
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 8:46
Consult a labor lawyer. In this case it is entirely possible they are trying to reduce staff before the official redundancy so they don't have to pay out benefits. This is very definitely a situation where you need a lawyer.
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Oct 20 '15 at 17:11
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I'm a early childhood educator. We have a sunsmart policy which means all children needs a sunhat to play outside. One day, I saw a child go outside without a sun hat, so I held their hand and led him back inside to find his sun hat. The colleague (A) I worked with later reported to the coordinator, and said that I pushed him and there was a red mark on his arm.
I know this is not true, and I will have to explain this to HR and my manager next Monday. Because there was another educator (B) with (A) at the time, B probably will take A's side, which will mean that it's one against two.
My questions are:
1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
people-management
edited Oct 20 '15 at 4:22
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
asked Oct 20 '15 at 4:11
cathy0479
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I'm a early childhood educator. We have a sunsmart policy which means all children needs a sunhat to play outside. One day, I saw a child go outside without a sun hat, so I held their hand and led him back inside to find his sun hat. The colleague (A) I worked with later reported to the coordinator, and said that I pushed him and there was a red mark on his arm.
I know this is not true, and I will have to explain this to HR and my manager next Monday. Because there was another educator (B) with (A) at the time, B probably will take A's side, which will mean that it's one against two.
My questions are:
1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
people-management
edited Oct 20 '15 at 4:22
Jane S♦
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asked Oct 20 '15 at 4:11
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edited Oct 20 '15 at 4:22
Jane S♦
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edited Oct 20 '15 at 4:22
Jane S♦
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edited Oct 20 '15 at 4:22
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asked Oct 20 '15 at 4:11
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asked Oct 20 '15 at 4:11
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closed as off-topic by Kent A., Philip Kendall, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Dawny33 Oct 21 '15 at 9:39
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Kent A., Philip Kendall, gnat, Dawny33
closed as off-topic by Kent A., Philip Kendall, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Dawny33 Oct 21 '15 at 9:39
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Kent A., Philip Kendall, gnat, Dawny33
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Why did colleague A report you? Are they intentionally lying, or genuinely concerned?
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 4:16
2
You seems to be assuming everything is going to go against you. Can they not just interview the child?
– paparazzo
Oct 20 '15 at 5:20
sounds like a terrible situation, is there any background that would make your word less believable than your colleagues?
– Kilisi
Oct 20 '15 at 8:08
2
@Frisbee "Early childcare" is Australian for preschool, meaning the kids are likely under 5. If you "interview" a kid at this age, they will gleefully confess that they flew to the moon or were eaten by lions yesterday. (Source: I have two kids under 5.)
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 8:46
Consult a labor lawyer. In this case it is entirely possible they are trying to reduce staff before the official redundancy so they don't have to pay out benefits. This is very definitely a situation where you need a lawyer.
– HLGEM
Oct 20 '15 at 17:11
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Why did colleague A report you? Are they intentionally lying, or genuinely concerned?
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 4:16
2
You seems to be assuming everything is going to go against you. Can they not just interview the child?
– paparazzo
Oct 20 '15 at 5:20
sounds like a terrible situation, is there any background that would make your word less believable than your colleagues?
– Kilisi
Oct 20 '15 at 8:08
2
@Frisbee "Early childcare" is Australian for preschool, meaning the kids are likely under 5. If you "interview" a kid at this age, they will gleefully confess that they flew to the moon or were eaten by lions yesterday. (Source: I have two kids under 5.)
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 8:46
Consult a labor lawyer. In this case it is entirely possible they are trying to reduce staff before the official redundancy so they don't have to pay out benefits. This is very definitely a situation where you need a lawyer.
– HLGEM
Oct 20 '15 at 17:11
2
2
Why did colleague A report you? Are they intentionally lying, or genuinely concerned?
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 4:16
Why did colleague A report you? Are they intentionally lying, or genuinely concerned?
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 4:16
2
2
You seems to be assuming everything is going to go against you. Can they not just interview the child?
– paparazzo
Oct 20 '15 at 5:20
You seems to be assuming everything is going to go against you. Can they not just interview the child?
– paparazzo
Oct 20 '15 at 5:20
sounds like a terrible situation, is there any background that would make your word less believable than your colleagues?
– Kilisi
Oct 20 '15 at 8:08
sounds like a terrible situation, is there any background that would make your word less believable than your colleagues?
– Kilisi
Oct 20 '15 at 8:08
2
2
@Frisbee "Early childcare" is Australian for preschool, meaning the kids are likely under 5. If you "interview" a kid at this age, they will gleefully confess that they flew to the moon or were eaten by lions yesterday. (Source: I have two kids under 5.)
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 8:46
@Frisbee "Early childcare" is Australian for preschool, meaning the kids are likely under 5. If you "interview" a kid at this age, they will gleefully confess that they flew to the moon or were eaten by lions yesterday. (Source: I have two kids under 5.)
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 8:46
Consult a labor lawyer. In this case it is entirely possible they are trying to reduce staff before the official redundancy so they don't have to pay out benefits. This is very definitely a situation where you need a lawyer.
– HLGEM
Oct 20 '15 at 17:11
Consult a labor lawyer. In this case it is entirely possible they are trying to reduce staff before the official redundancy so they don't have to pay out benefits. This is very definitely a situation where you need a lawyer.
– HLGEM
Oct 20 '15 at 17:11
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1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
The only way you can prove it in the absence of a corroborating story from a witness is by surveillance tapes or any other recording device that may have captured the event.
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
If there are multiple witnesses stating that they saw something, then you are going to find it very difficult to prove that the dismissal is unfair.
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
This is something you will have to take up with a lawyer or a union rep if you have one. Honestly, you are best off talking to a lawyer anyway. It sounds like you may be in for a bit of a battle, and you will need to speak with someone who can give you salient advice with all of the information.
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
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1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
The only way you can prove it in the absence of a corroborating story from a witness is by surveillance tapes or any other recording device that may have captured the event.
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
If there are multiple witnesses stating that they saw something, then you are going to find it very difficult to prove that the dismissal is unfair.
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
This is something you will have to take up with a lawyer or a union rep if you have one. Honestly, you are best off talking to a lawyer anyway. It sounds like you may be in for a bit of a battle, and you will need to speak with someone who can give you salient advice with all of the information.
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
Should this be migrated this to Law?
– Frank FYC
Oct 20 '15 at 5:41
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1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
The only way you can prove it in the absence of a corroborating story from a witness is by surveillance tapes or any other recording device that may have captured the event.
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
If there are multiple witnesses stating that they saw something, then you are going to find it very difficult to prove that the dismissal is unfair.
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
This is something you will have to take up with a lawyer or a union rep if you have one. Honestly, you are best off talking to a lawyer anyway. It sounds like you may be in for a bit of a battle, and you will need to speak with someone who can give you salient advice with all of the information.
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
Should this be migrated this to Law?
– Frank FYC
Oct 20 '15 at 5:41
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1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
The only way you can prove it in the absence of a corroborating story from a witness is by surveillance tapes or any other recording device that may have captured the event.
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
If there are multiple witnesses stating that they saw something, then you are going to find it very difficult to prove that the dismissal is unfair.
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
This is something you will have to take up with a lawyer or a union rep if you have one. Honestly, you are best off talking to a lawyer anyway. It sounds like you may be in for a bit of a battle, and you will need to speak with someone who can give you salient advice with all of the information.
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
1) Is it possible that I can prove that I didn't do the wrong thing? How should I do? Or how should I defend myself?
The only way you can prove it in the absence of a corroborating story from a witness is by surveillance tapes or any other recording device that may have captured the event.
2) What should I do, in the worst scenario that I receive an unfair dismissal?
If there are multiple witnesses stating that they saw something, then you are going to find it very difficult to prove that the dismissal is unfair.
3) Because management will be changing next year, all staff will be made redundant at the end of this year. Can I still get the redundancy package if I am dismissed?
This is something you will have to take up with a lawyer or a union rep if you have one. Honestly, you are best off talking to a lawyer anyway. It sounds like you may be in for a bit of a battle, and you will need to speak with someone who can give you salient advice with all of the information.
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Oct 20 '15 at 4:19
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
40.8k17125159
Should this be migrated this to Law?
– Frank FYC
Oct 20 '15 at 5:41
suggest improvements |Â
Should this be migrated this to Law?
– Frank FYC
Oct 20 '15 at 5:41
Should this be migrated this to Law?
– Frank FYC
Oct 20 '15 at 5:41
Should this be migrated this to Law?
– Frank FYC
Oct 20 '15 at 5:41
suggest improvements |Â
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Why did colleague A report you? Are they intentionally lying, or genuinely concerned?
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 4:16
2
You seems to be assuming everything is going to go against you. Can they not just interview the child?
– paparazzo
Oct 20 '15 at 5:20
sounds like a terrible situation, is there any background that would make your word less believable than your colleagues?
– Kilisi
Oct 20 '15 at 8:08
2
@Frisbee "Early childcare" is Australian for preschool, meaning the kids are likely under 5. If you "interview" a kid at this age, they will gleefully confess that they flew to the moon or were eaten by lions yesterday. (Source: I have two kids under 5.)
– jpatokal
Oct 20 '15 at 8:46
Consult a labor lawyer. In this case it is entirely possible they are trying to reduce staff before the official redundancy so they don't have to pay out benefits. This is very definitely a situation where you need a lawyer.
– HLGEM
Oct 20 '15 at 17:11