Capability

[Cockney_si]

My boss is trying to say that I haven't been doing my job as well as I should, she's given me three weeks to be an all round better performer.

Now the three weeks are up, she is saying that I still haven't improved, I have been rude to people and I have not been doing things correctly.

I know this to be not true. I suspected that this may come back to haunt me, so I have been recording evidence of the work I have been doing just in case it goes further.

I have also noticed that some colleagues have been making mistakes, but they seem to have been overlooked. The evidence points to a fault within our system that I have discovered.

I suppose now, the question is this; Do I present the evidence I have been collecting at the Capability meeting, which may make her look like a fool or should I keep quiet and hope all goes well. Baring in mind that at the end of the day I still have to work with my boss.

Thanks in advance.

[Maydup]

If you have evidence that points to a fault in the system then present it, definitely. Your job is at risk here and you need to stand up for yourself. However, at this stage i would advise against mentioning other colleagues mistakes which have been overlooked, unless they directly affect your situation.

If I parked on a double yellow line next to many others who didn't get caught, it doesn't excuse me from doing it. Just bad luck. If however the lines were really worn and there were no notices up, i can argue that the system is at fault.

Good luck

[Dizmo]

I have to agree with Maydup. You could lose your job for not speaking the truth. In the end it is a system error. I think if you approach it carefully and keep on the good side of your boss then you won't feel pressured into going into work each day. If she has a problem with you and not your work then it isn't going to work no matter how hard you try. Love the example with the double yellow lines Maydup :)

[atalanta]

Does your company have a personnel officer/HR officer ? If so, ask him/her for advice. Is there a union you can join ? If so, join and ask the representative to attend the meeting with you. If all else fails, talk to your local citizens' advice bureau.

[thugulike]

You should ask for a copy of the capability procedure and make sure it has been followed. 3 weeks doesn't sound like long enough to me. How much service do you have?
If you have 2 years service and a correct procedure has not been followed and that includes you having the right to be accompanied at capability meeting then you could make a claim to Employment Tribunal if you were dismissed. Failure to follow the ACAS procedure is automatically unfair dismissal.

[Cockney_si]

I have ten years service.