A kitchen mess at the heart of a CCTV scandal? You heard that right! In an unusual turn of events, a security manager at BBC Wales HQ found himself at the centre of a tribunal. Mohammad Rakib, who served as a security manager for Mitie, was dismissed after allegations arose about him spending 12 hours scouring CCTV footage to find out who made a mess in the staff kitchen. The catch? He didn’t have the necessary licence to comb through the footage.
While Rakib was accused of breaching data protection rules, the real twist came when a tribunal ruled in his favour, awarding him a whopping £31,637! Mitie, his employer, had relied on unproven accusations and failed to check if other managers engaged in similar practices. With a decade of service under his belt, Rakib’s dismissal sparked questions about fairness and employee rights.
The story doesn’t end there—Rakib, now working for minimum wage at SGD Guarding, faces a long road back to his former position. His journey from London to Cardiff for a promotion seems to have come to an abrupt halt, but the tribunal’s decision offers a glimmer of hope.
This story shines a light on workplace policy, fair treatment, and how one misunderstood kitchen incident turned into a headline-grabbing saga. Keep an eye on how this one unfolds, folks! 👀📰