Resign before disciplinary?

[Altafica]

I have been off sick for 2 months after an operation. The week before I was due back to work I was called to an Investigatory meeting, which I attended the day I was due back to work. I was presented with evidence that I feel is fabricated but I am unable to prove otherwise. I have been aware that my company has wanted to get rid of be for around 6mths (I have worked for the company for 5 yrs) and there has been mention, not directly to me, that I was to be made redundant.

As a result I have now been told of a formal disciplinary meeting "that may result in further action". I suffer from stress and have in the last few years had time off for this and it is due to work. I feel that the relationship with my boss has broken down and even if this was resolved I would not wish to return to work there.

What are, if any, the implications if I resign before the meeting? Can they then immediately sack me? If i resign giving a months notice, what happens as I am suspended will they have to pay me, or can they accept and place me on gardening leave? I am not bothered about the implications of a reference as I have had a job offer from a family member, so will not need one.

Any help would be appreciated the meeting is Friday this week.

[leclerc]

Re: Resign before disciplinary?

A future reference from the company could include the fact that you resigned whilst under investigation OR the company could proceed with the meeting whether you resign or not and worst case scenario dismiss you.

The company is under no obligation to allow you to resign without sanction. They might do but remember the reference issue.

[Altafica]

Re: Resign before disciplinary?

Im not worried about the reference, im just so stressed out and just want an end to it all, not bothered about it looking as if im guilty, I know im not. Just want to hand in my resignation but can they still insist I attend the meeting and do they have to abide by my months notice, which they will no doubt put me in gardening leave

[leclerc]

Re: Resign before disciplinary?

They can still schedule the meeting, but you don't have to turn up and they could sack you as a worst case scenario. There is no compulsion for you to turn up.