How long does a 1st written warning last?

I'm confused by information on the ACAS website. It states that a first written warning shuld only remain on ones person file foor six months BUT it also states that if one receives a written warning specifically for misconduct it isnt clear it just says e.g. six months.
I have got a first written warning for soething so petty which was a misunderstanding. I feel trapped in my job that I hate as I dare not seek employment else where because of the warning on my file and it being disclosed.
My boss said it would be on my file for one year but is this right????

Fred F

As long as the company want it to last.
There is no "law" on it and it is basically upto the company.

GAVIN E

I am an union rep.

In my workplace, first written warnins are 'live' on your record for 13 weeks.

This means that once the 13 week period is up, the warning is no longer live.

If your boss says it stays on for a year, ask him to provide written evidence of this.

mailaccount63

Every company is different. Check with HR to find out what the "rules" are at your company.

Squat1

Union manufacturing operation.

Verbal Warning - six months

Written Warning - twelve months

Final Warning - twelve months

No requirement per federal/state law only by policies or union contract.

comfortablynumbpf06

First of all --- I don't know what state you are in, but, disclosing information such as that could get them in the midst of a lawsuit.

They are only allowed to tell your inquiring party the dates that you worked, how much your wages were, and in most cases if you are up for rehire. If you put in your two weeks, and you worked them - and you quit, they have to tell that you are eligible.

That being said, usually according to the documentation of employee handbooks is according to how long something can be left on someone's file. It could be a month, 6, or a year.

The first thing that you always need to do is make sure that you are up on company policy. I've had companies revise their handbooks, and then tell me that something was policy long after I had quit. Make sure you know the rules.

IF you really feel that you were mistreated or written up, or warned for something petty, I would also keep documentation at home about the situations at work. It could always help in an unemployment claim, if it ever came to that.

Hope this helps.

Cubs Girl

Any disciplinary actions against an employee is in their file permanently.

Written warning are basically documentation that it has been brought to your attention and if the same occurrence happens with 3-6 months then they will either conduct a final written warning or suspension how ever the company's policy states.

If you do nothing and a year later it happens agin it a new written warning. But all disciplinary action are permanent records in your personnel file.

Elaine S

With our company it is 3 months. Check your own company policies. You have a right to appeal the warning, and I would suggest you contact your union, if you haven't got one, I would join one as they can be a great resource.

NB You don't have to give your current employer as a reference unless it is specifically requested. Even then you could say you don't get on with your employer and are not comfortable using them as a reference.

Robert D

Yes. You did wrong. take the rap and then start again.

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