I'll keep it short if possible, Iv been working for a massive security company (UK) for the last 4 years as a CVIT driver never had any issues, no write ups, then I transferred to a different site as the cost of living was to high in London, within 2 months I got a first and final and then dismissed 2 months after that.
I successfully proved in my dissmisal meeting I complied with all working procedures and my contractual obligations, however the new site was fuming I wasn't taking “adequate” overtime I was hitting 45-48 hours per week over 5 days and my contract stipulates 39 hours per week anyway my evidence fell on deaf ears, I appealed it, proved my case again and they changed the reason for my dismissal and I again made them look like a fool in the meeting but still wouldn't re in-state me and said to essentially clear off.
I took the issue to ACAS and the company now has made an offer but it's under 2k and I will still have gross misconduct on my record.
I know this sub likes win stories of sticking it to big business so I'll update this post of I win big or if I get fobbed off at court level, atm my thoughts are if they are willing to offer cash to make me go away they now they messed up.
It just shows how a couple incompetent managers can ruin your career