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Trouble at work.

Alphamale
over 5 years ago

Hi,

I am desperate for advice for my current work situation.

I love my job (Retail) but I struggle due to my disability which is Aspergers. Due to few meltdowns, I felt that is was fair to disclose my disability to my Line manager and Store manager so they could help me settle and provide support. Disclosure took place around 2 months ago, my store manager asked for details of the condition which I promptly did via some info off the web.

Upto now I have received no review or support and my meltdowns have continued due to my perception of being isloted, ignored and not taken seriously.

Early this week I was falsly accussed of harassing and assaulting a member of staff, the staff member put in a formal grievance. I was shocked because me and the accussed have never had an issue and no issue was brought to my attention during the shift.

I asked for CCTV to reviewed, which it was, store manager told me she was happy that no incident took place, therfore it is a false allegation. Should I put in a counter grievance for deformation ?

The store manager has now told me that I am still being investigated as some team members have come forward and said they afraid and feel unsafe working with me due to my meltdowns.

I feel now I am being punished for being autistic, but I also feel the store manager has neglected her duty of care to me and the rest of the team because she took no action after full disclosure.

I was put through a 2 1/2 hour meeting on Tuesday regarding the allegation with no offer of support or offered any witness for myself.

I have contacted HR department of my company but it is difficult to speak to anyone as the the phone line is not look after constantly, but the feedback from my store manager is that HR have told her to procede with an investigation using a manager from another store to interview team members.

What should I do ?

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  • over 5 years ago

    Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it.

    I like to report that this story has a happy ending.

    I was due in to work on Thursday when I received a phone call from my manager asking not to come intil later as the HR manager wanted to interview me, I was allowed support from a family member (which they didn't have to do).

    It was a long evening as everyone was interviewed and had their chance in private to air their concerns with the interviewers.

    The outcome was a detailed brief for everyone including myself to learn and communicate in better ways. My company commited to finding help from a recognized charity or organization to educate us all.

    These guys (women) couldn't be more helpful, to be honest I went into the interview expecting the worst and had my faith in humanity restored.

    I was very emotioinal and still am.

    Tonight is my first shift since Thursday evening, so wish me luck as it will be hard for sure.

    Thanks again for your input and to this organization (NAS) as it is them who provided the info for my employers to read before Thursday evening.

  • over 5 years ago in reply to Alphamale

    I am so happy for you! Treasure your job as this is rare for sure!

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