Don't be so sure about that, Jack. I've personally known two situations where someone was fired based only on an anonymous phone call, and I know that the employee was not asked a single question or given an opportunity to explain her side of the story.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Jack Davis > True, butI wouldn't think the owner would take any dismissal action > until the employee was asked (in depth) about the investigation. > Encountering an attitude or non-responsive, dismissing answers might > give the owner something for the file..or not.