A little advice on disciplinary

[cadencealex]

I had a meeting with a manager (there were 2 of us in this meeting) and in this meeting she screamed at us, told us we were to put up with and shut up about our jobs, not to listen to the bigger boss because he talks rubbish, and made to guess our job role at the company. We tried to speak up, but were shouted down.

 

I walked out of the office into the reception, and swore on my way out of the building. I did not swear in the room, or at the manager, although it was overheard.

 

I rang the office back up to speak to someone who I knew had overheard the conversation, and knew that they had commented on the unprofessionalism of the manager. They told me they would ring the other boss.

 

 

On the next day I was due into the office, I was handed a letter and told that I was suspended and I would hear from them in due course. The letter said that I was suspended following them taking a statement of events from the other people in the meeting. I then left the building.

 

At no time, was I asked to give my statement, and I was the only one suspended.

 

 

I then receive a letter saying that I was suspended over the swearing in the reception and have witnesses. They want me to write my statement of events (finally!) and send it to them within 5 days.

 

They have not mentioned a disciplinary or what they are investigating or why they might be doing this. I have worked there for over the year. I do not have a contract and no copy of any grievance procedure

 

Thanks

[Guest Old_andrew2018]

Bump

[Guest wino]

Have a look on the direct gov website. Link below. It explains the procedures your employer must follow.

 

 

Disciplinary issues at work : Directgov - Employment

[cadencealex]

I was supsended middle of last week, so been about 7 days I haven't worked.

 

The letter did not tell me how long I would be suspended for, and never mentioned anything about pay.

 

I check the bank this morning and I have only been paid for the hours that and I did work, and not for the time I have been off.. so I am obviously suspended without pay.

 

Can they do this to me?? Surely they have to let me know? I have bills to pay this month and childcare expenses to meet .. they should have let me know!

[Nagasis]

Your employer must have contractual grounds for unpaid suspension, if they do not whilst your contract continues you must be paid.

 

ET and EAT: Four Seasons Healthcare Ltd v Maughan,

 

 

Check your contract.

[cadencealex]

I haven't got a contract, they never gave me one (been there over a year)

 

I was told over the phone I would be paid, but not in letter.. and not paid!

[elpulpo]

Is it established that you work a set number of hours?

You're not just employed on a 'as and when' basis?

[cadencealex]

Is it established that you work a set number of hours?

You're not just employed on a 'as and when' basis?

 

 

I have done approximately the same hours every week for the whole time of employment, I am paid direct to my bank and get wage slips detailing the hours and commission.

[elpulpo]

Right. Well, the fact that they've failed to provide you with a written statement of T&C's doesn't matter. If anything, it's to your advantage.

Unless they've specifically stated to you that in this circumstance you will not be paid, they should carry on paying you as normal.

 

I'd suggest that you contact your employer and explain that they've failed to pay you. If you get no joy, you can follow it up with a letter.

[cadencealex]

Right. Well, the fact that they've failed to provide you with a written statement of T&C's doesn't matter. If anything, it's to your advantage.

Unless they've specifically stated to you that in this circumstance you will not be paid, they should carry on paying you as normal.

 

I'd suggest that you contact your employer and explain that they've failed to pay you. If you get no joy, you can follow it up with a letter.

 

 

OK thanks

 

I will ring them up and see what happens. I just cant believe them