involuntary redundancy

[citro9]

Hi all,

Bit of a long winded one, but here goes...

Earlier this year, a colleague made up some extremely fabricated accusations about me and reported me to senior management for crimes I had not committed.

I had always had a great relationship with my employer and received a lot of supportfrom friends/colleagues but the stress of the situation mixed with an awful line manager who happened to be close friends with my acuser caused me to become sick neither stress and I was forced to involuntarily resign.

My manager told my colleagues about my health problems and even compared anxiety to being a risk to others and I was forced to sit in an office on my own prior to my resignation for several months. I was also told by my boss that I was a suicide risk as I had anxiety. I was forced to go to occupational health regarding events that had never even happened which my acuser had fabricated.

An investigation was carried out in to the accusation and no evidence was provided to back the colleagues case, and the investigator confirmed there was no case to answer, however my line managet has continued to push for me to be disciplined, despite the fact that I have resigned already.

On resigning, I paraphrased what had happened (but removed all names and most details so it was not clear who I was referring to), and emailed my reason for leaving to my colleagues.

My question is, can I get in legal trouble for sending this email? It was the truth but I'm worried I should have kept my mouth shut!

Any advice appreciated!

[Nomoneynoproblem]

Re: involuntary redundancy

Hi Citro9

Without having cite of the email you sent or the nature of the disclosure I see no reason why you should be in trouble. If anything you will be protected under the Whistle blowing Act. As you have resigned you have nothing to worry about the only weary would be if you were to obtain a new job and went back for a reference they might act a little bit funny. Again you are protected by law.


I hope this helps.

nmnp

[citro9]

Re: involuntary redundancy

Thanks so much for your advice. Luckily I still have great relationships with other managers there so they are still happy to provide a reference.

Hopefully the next manager won't be quote so difficult!