human resources discussing my case

[SHEEPY147]

The human resources woman that is dealing with my disciplinary case stated to my union rep, that i would be better off resigning as it is not looking good for me, this was done in an open room with other people about. should she have the right to be judge and jury and is there anything i can do about it. I have raised a formal grievance (i had a signed statement off my rep) but as my disciplinary is tomorrow i think its gonna get swept under the carpet. ANY ADVICE?

[Pusillanimous]

Kick up a fuss at your disciplinary hearing tomorrow about her comment. Calmly and politely, of course.

 

Ask for an adjournment until your grievance about her comment is investigated.

[Emmzzi]

Is she right? Might be trying to do you a favour so you don't get a crap reference.

[Emmzzi]

for reference

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?400855-Advice-needed&p=4323819

[Pusillanimous]

It could be viewed as unfair dismissal if SHEEPY147 has been pressurised to resign by the HR person before the outcome of the disciplinary hearing.

[Emmzzi]

On the grounds SHEEPY didn't give enough information last time, I'm not going to offer an opinion:)

 

I will however say in clear cut cases I have occassionally taken the rep for a smoke break to see if they can give advice that will help their member in the long run.

[stu007]

Hi

 

1. Was the Union representative there to actually discuss your case with HR?

 

2. Did the Union Rep object at all to where the discussion was taking place?

[SHEEPY147]

no, he was there on another case, im not sure if he objected but he said to me she was in the wrong for what she said and where it was said.

[steampowered]

There is nothing illegal about the HR woman expressing an opinion. Whether you choose to accept that opinion is another matter.

 

As a general rule I don't think its advisable to resign under investigation. The only exception would be where it would save your reference, but in most cases "resigned under investigation" is no different to dismissal. It also pre-judges the outcome since perhaps you will get a warning rather than dismissal. It will also make any sort of legal action virtually impossible.