Suspension Update

[SunsetHouse]

Allegations were made against me at work and I was suspended from my job. Some of the allegations are criminal and under police investigation. I know there is no evidence to support these allegations, I am not guilty of any of them. It is 4 months since I was suspended and I would really appreciate an update from my employer on the investigation and for how much longer I am likely to be suspended. Is it okay for me to email my manager and ask or should I just wait for them to get in touch with me? I am really disappointed that the company has not contacted me, I have worked for them for 10 years and have an exemplary record. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[echat11]

Hi SUNSETHOUSE

Here's some guidance on investigations / suspensions. Did they provide any details in the letter that told you about the suspension?

https://www.acas.org.uk/investigatio...-investigation

ULA Can you please take a look and advise, many thanks.

[ULA]

When you were suspended there should have been information send to you about who in the organisation would be keeping in touch with you. If so then I would suggest an email to them just asking if there is any update on the internal investigation would not be inappropriate given the length of time since your suspension.

Do you know whether the company has decided to wait for any outcome of the criminal investigation before proceeding? Although that being said an employer should really continue to conduct their own investigation as they do not have to wait for the outcome of criminal proceedings before conducting a disciplinary hearing and sanctioning an employee. If you do not know then it may be good to try and establish this fact when you are emailing your employer.

As a general point If an employer decides through the disciplinary process that an employee’s conduct warrants dismissal, they are entitled to make this decision even if the employee is not charged. Conversely, just because the employee is charged with a criminal offence, that does not give an employer an automatic right to dismiss. Any dismissal must still be reasonable.

I hope this provides you withs some advice but if you have any further questions please come back to this thread.