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7/30/2012
Daniel, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
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Experience: Bachelor of Laws (dist) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practise. Admitted NSW Supreme Court / High Court
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During the meeting you are within your rights to have a support person.
Being there for 3 1/2 years, i would also approach fellow workers and provide statements from them confirming that they have not witnessed you making any racist comments to this person, nor any comments that were untoward.
Such statements would basically cure any evidence that he has, or lack there of.
In regard to the matter, if you were dismissed, it would be unfair as there would be no evidence.
As a side note, i would also approach the person directly. They have been sacked, have no connection with the company, they would have no reason or interest to lie, have them prepare a statement confirming that none of this occurred.
Please accept
During the meeting you are within your rights to have a support person.
Being there for 3 1/2 years, i would also approach fellow workers and provide statements from them confirming that they have not witnessed you making any racist comments to this person, nor any comments that were untoward.
Such statements would basically cure any evidence that he has, or lack there of.
In regard to the matter, if you were dismissed, it would be unfair as there would be no evidence.
As a side note, i would also approach the person directly. They have been sacked, have no connection with the company, they would have no reason or interest to lie, have them prepare a statement confirming that none of this occurred.
Please accept
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I would flick an email to him asap, (as in now) confirming that you do have supporting evidence to be taken into account.
Be nice about it, but firm that his allegations are just wrong.
Please accept
I would flick an email to him asap, (as in now) confirming that you do have supporting evidence to be taken into account.
Be nice about it, but firm that his allegations are just wrong.
Please accept
Daniel, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
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Experience: Bachelor of Laws (dist) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practise. Admitted NSW Supreme Court / High Court
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