I have been on suspension on full pay for 5 months as a work colleague claimed I assaulted her, which is entirely untrue, but she is crazy and has taken this to the police. The police have requested that my company don't investigate, so they have decided not to. However, I've been called in for a formal disciplinary hearing. This hearing isn't to discuss the actual allegation, but to discuss basically the costs of my suspension and the financial impact on the company (it will be probaby around 10 months before the police proceedings will be concluded, they have indicated they think it is unreasonable to keep my on full paid suspension until then). They are definitely not going to discuss the actual allegation at the hearing.
Could any HR/employment legal professionals please advise as i'm really worried about losing my job and I don't have anyone I can ask to advise me - i'm not in a trade union. Will they be able to just sack me because this is too expensive for them, sure not?!! Or is it likely they will try to buy me out of the company? If they do then does anyone know what a reasonable financial package would be if they want to negotiate? And can I refuse their offer (if they make one) and demand to continue on full paid suspension until the police matters are concluded?? Is this a valid reason for a disciplinary hearing anyway??
Thank you!!
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mumnosleep · 05/06/2009 12:30
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