where do i stand legally?

[DjNippa]

i have been given an unfair verbal warning at work...they did not give me the chance to have a witness there,defend myself or tell me what i have done! I have appealed against the warning and have been told that if i take it further they will either sack me or make me redundant! where do i stand legally and what can i do? ( i have been employed by the company for over 12 months and have had no disciplinary issues before this)

[daffy654]

They have to tell you what the verbal warning is for,otherwise you can't be expected to do better in whatever aspect of your job they feel you needed warning about!

[anniebird]

Also they cannot threaten you with sacking or redundancy just for appealing against a verbal warning given in this manner. As you have been employed over 12 months you can take them to an industrial tribunal if they do. Keep a note of all meetings and of any correspondence to help your case.

[PeeBee1]

They sjould have given you the choice to have someone sit in with you as YOUR witness.

[PeeBee1]

Sorry Typo, Should

[marshal01]

they can't do this to you...you have the right to appeal with out this threat..who do you work for ?

[factor-fiction]

Who has said they will sack you or make you redundant? Was this just a comment from a colleague? I find it hard to believe the company would say this.
Do you have a union?
Is there a documented disciplinary procedure? It should allow for appeals.
Also there must be a gievance procedure.

[stonekicker]

make sure you are a member of a union. go an see them if you are and kick butt x