The next morning, I brought my notebook to Human Resources. The meeting room had no windows, just a clock and a pitcher of water. Marcy, the HR partner, sat beside Dana. Martin joined by video.
Marcy began with a statement about supporting a respectful workplace. She said this was an opportunity to understand what had happened and keep the situation from becoming more serious than it needed to be.
I agreed. I explained that I had been asked to review a report after my scheduled workday, that the source records were incomplete, and that I had not approved the report.
Dana said I had told her I would "take a look" before leaving.
"That's not the same as agreeing to certify it," I said.
"Your refusal delayed the launch," she replied.
"The launch packet was submitted under my account aft
