Hi all, I could really use some help and opinions here. An ex close friend and colleague decides to report to management that 2 months ago I offered her drugs in the workplace. She only felt the need to report it now. She has a photo of a container with what looks like drugs in. A photo that she took holding it after I allegedly gave her the container. The container she doesnt have anymore. I had a hearing which I felt was very bias. The only evidence the employer had was her version of events with her photo. Anyone can take a photo of anything and accuse another person!? That cannot be sufficient proof?? In the hearing I stated I had a clean record. A 4 month old baby. I am not the type to have drugs on me. I explained me and the enployee were close friends and now had bad blood. Motive for her to do this. The chairman said it is not probable to believe a person would lie and risk their job. He recommened they dismiss me. The hearing ended. HR said I would recieve my outcome on the Monday, but that it would be dismissal. I was in shock, emotional and felt like I was in the twilight zone. How can they just believe this story with no other proof? I sent a message to the CEO telling him I have been falsely accused and now fired, could he assist in any way. The Monday I get called in. HR says they want to dismiss me, but before that the CEO requested a drug test and polygraph. I agreed. Waited 2 weeks (on suspension) for lab results. Which I knew were negative, I do not use drugs! Drug test negative. Last week we did the polygraph. I passed. Polygraph examiner writes in report he recommends I be cleared as a subject. Get called in last Friday by HR. Handed my dismissal later. 4 weeks on suspension. The emotional turmoil alone almost killed me. She says even though I passed both tests, they feel like I am untrustworthy and dont want me there. She says I cannot internally appeal, I can go to the ccma. What!?!?! How can this be??! I have the poly and the drug test. Once again I sent the CEO a message. Suddenly, I get a call saying I can write an appeal letter. The ups and downs at this point...crazy. I wrote the appeal letter based on the below facts: I want a re-hearing: -New evidence (this was only done after the original hearing) drug test, poly test -Proof that the employee that accused me has a criminal record for theft and is an ex drug addict -new character witness - one of the compapny directors I am waiting to hear if they accept my appeal. Can someone tell me....how can they get away with this??????? This person makes up a story and they take it as valid?? Should I get the re-hearing, what approach do I use? Break down her credibility by mentioning her fraud and drug use? Or what route do I follow here? Please, I will be eternally grateful for any help as I am so lost here.