(I am in the U.K.)

My son works for a large company which he joined after dropping out of university because one of the subject areas was too difficicult. It is a menial task, stacking shelves, and staff morale is low. Last year, he and a colleague took some video of them doing stupid teenage things at the back of the warehouse, away from other members of staff and the public. This included such pranks as jumping in a pile of wrapped mattresses, racing in shopping trolleys (carts in the U.S.). These videos were posted on YouTube. No problem, until the Area Manager was told about them. He has now been suspended on full pay whilst an investigation is held. Apart from this incident he has never been late, never left early, worked hard, extra hours when requested. He does not take drugs or dring excess alcohol.

If you were HR, what would you do?

What is his best defence, if any?

As an aside, the company have a problem getting staff as the pay and conditions are poor.