retired_bec8643

Just put personnel dept as reference - then it's just a case of bog standard stuff they'll put on your reference such as attendance record.

retired_uxsillyxgoose

Morrisons are liable under law for their employees selling alcohol to minors. That doesn't mean they can't sack you for doing it.

What would be the basis for unfair dimissal? </BLOCKQUOTE>

If his colleagues agree that the kid looked at least 20, then there would be grounds for unfair dismissal. </BLOCKQUOTE>

no, it would mean he had equally incompetent colleagues. if there is any doubt on how old someone is id be amazed if the training manual said 'ask marge from dairy what she thinks'. he should have asked them for id as per company policy, he didnt and so rightly got told to pack up his pot noodles and mug.

retired_bec8643

Morrisons are liable under law for their employees selling alcohol to minors. That doesn't mean they can't sack you for doing it.

What would be the basis for unfair dimissal? </BLOCKQUOTE>

If his colleagues agree that the kid looked at least 20, then there would be grounds for unfair dismissal. </BLOCKQUOTE>

But his colleagues aren't going to agree on the record that he looked at least 20, they still work their last thing they are going to do is get managers backs up by backing an ex employee.

retired_drumcook

Morrisons are liable under law for their employees selling alcohol to minors. That doesn't mean they can't sack you for doing it.

What would be the basis for unfair dimissal? </BLOCKQUOTE>

If his colleagues agree that the kid looked at least 20, then there would be grounds for unfair dismissal. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Company policy is that anyone looking 21 should be asked for ID. His colleagues agreeing that the kid looked 20 would be reinforcement for firing.

retired_dbaguado

I've heard that excuse many times. Also heard "Here's my debit card you need to be 18 to get one..."

Yes and i always passed. I am usually strict on asking for ID, have asked a few 30+ year olds before. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah heard the debit card one plenty before too, people just make any crap excuse to try & get served. Ive asked a 25 year old lass for ID before but tbf she looked about 10. You will have to put it down to one of those things, as it wasnt a test by licening agency/police you just were just plain unlucky.

Im sure you could get a better job than Morrisons anyway tbh, i got fed up of supermarket work as its boring & crap pay.

runronnirun

Morrisons are liable under law for their employees selling alcohol to minors. That doesn't mean they can't sack you for doing it.

What would be the basis for unfair dimissal? </BLOCKQUOTE>

If his colleagues agree that the kid looked at least 20, then there would be grounds for unfair dismissal. </BLOCKQUOTE>

not when pretty much any supermarket these days insists you ID anyone who looks under 21.

retired_ks reddy

Did you ask how much they fined the 17 year old?

retired_dbaguado

Morrisons are liable under law for their employees selling alcohol to minors. That doesn't mean they can't sack you for doing it.

What would be the basis for unfair dimissal? </BLOCKQUOTE>

If his colleagues agree that the kid looked at least 20, then there would be grounds for unfair dismissal. </BLOCKQUOTE>

no, it would mean he had equally incompetent colleagues. if there is any doubt on how old someone is id be amazed if the training manual said 'ask marge from dairy what she thinks'. he should have asked them for id as per company policy, he didnt and so rightly got told to pack up his pot noodles and mug. </BLOCKQUOTE>

What Bling said. The policy for asking ID is usually

1. Swipe product
2. Till asks to verify age
3. Check ID (passport or driving licence only)
4. If dont have ID/not satisfied they are over 21 refuse, record on refusal sheet & inform supervisor/manager

Saying oh but i asked Bob who was on the till next to me and he said he looked 20, so i should be ok is stupid, he has no grounds for unfair dismissal at all.

WorkoutHHH

I asked the police sergeant what happens to the ****. He said they confiscated his Alcohol and that was it, he probably went to the next store to buy some more.

He should get a fixed penalty as well. I couldn't believe it when the sergeant said right you can go now to him

retired_bemesel

Morrisons are liable under law for their employees selling alcohol to minors. That doesn't mean they can't sack you for doing it.

What would be the basis for unfair dimissal? </BLOCKQUOTE>

If his colleagues agree that the kid looked at least 20, then there would be grounds for unfair dismissal. </BLOCKQUOTE>

not when pretty much any supermarket these days insists you ID anyone who looks under 21. </BLOCKQUOTE>

If thats the case nowadays, then I stand corrected on the "at least 20" thing. Still think its harsh for a sacking. Take it to tribunal.