Resigning before Disciplinary

[kyleball]

Hi All,

I have searched around the forum for my question and did establish that it might be taken as "resignation under investigation".

Situation:
Friend undertaking accountancy qualification
Was extremely stressed at the time of his exams, and made this very clear to his employers
Did not attend one of the exams due to the stress he was under
They had meetings regarding this and deducted one days pay (with his consent) for the day he did not turn up to his exam
Now he has a disciplinary hearing regarding not turning up
Signed contract for particular exam stating he would go to everything required else he would be eligible to pay

He feels there's a lack of support/disciplinary could have been avoided. First case of not turning up to an exam when they knew he was in an extremely bad place at the time.

Can I ask the below?

Is this reasonable for a disciplinary hearing? I am sure it is - but of course I have to ask.
If he stays and gets a written warning it would be on his record for one year and be disclosed to new employers?
If he resigns prior to the conclusion of the hearing he will have on his record "resigned under investigation"?

He is unsure what to do so is thinking about all options.

[leclerc]

Re: Resigning before Disciplinary

It cannot be disclosed to a new employee once it has expired ie 12 months from the date of issue.

The other questions I'll leave to others but the question I have is whether the person had a sick note on the date of the other exam or simply failed to turn up(even if they failed the test)

[kyleball]

Re: Resigning before Disciplinary

Thanks for your reply

They failed to turn up and did not go to the doctors. In hindsight they probably should have; it would add evidence. The issue of depression/stress was communicated by them on occasions before and after the exam.

This was brought on due to the exams, but also due to personal issues too.

[Johnboy007]

Re: Resigning before Disciplinary

Unfortunately your friend should have seen his GP.
At least it would have helped back up his statement that he was unwell.
He should attend the meeting with a colleague or Union Rep if he has one.
Plead nerves and a panic attack on the day, and ask for a verbal warning rather than a written one, seeing as it is a first offence.