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Employment law question

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Nickee67 · 11/03/2026 07:32

Had to resign to flee DV from a colleague- matter is under investigation (with my former organisation) prompted by police involvement. I would like to return to the organisation at a later date once the matters are concluded. Would that create any issues from an employer point of view?

I initiated early reconciliation with ACAS but would not want to take to tribunal because I feel it would completely destroy the relationship with my former employer and any prospective of me returning.

I don't know- any advice appreciated!

Thanks

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Nickee67 · 11/03/2026 07:46

sorry yes a personal relationship as well as being a colleague - I didn't raise a grievance just made disclosures and then I reported to police who then involved the employer and then the issue is there was workplace bullying/ intimidation to prevent me from reporting - so some elements are workplace issues plus the sector we are in there is an element of transferable risk to clients hence why it's also being treated as an employment matter

hope that's clearer - I'll also post on the legal board thank you

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LilyBunch25 · 11/03/2026 07:45

I'm sorry I don't understand? DV in a workplace? So the colleague was also your partner or a relative you lived with?

EvangelineTheNightStar · 11/03/2026 07:42

And also you say you resigned but would like to return, am assuming you’d have to apply if a post came up? Is that what you mean by contacting ACAS? If they dont offer another job?

HairwEGo · 11/03/2026 07:42

If nothing happens/no outcome from the investigation and the ex-colleague who you state you fled domestic violence from still works there, would you want to work there?

We had a situation once, a massive employer where a colleague confided that a previous abuser of theirs had just started a new job in another department. They wanted us to sack the other person. We reviewed it, but there had been no police charges or formal confirmation, so really sadly it was word against word and we couldn't do anything about it.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 11/03/2026 07:35

Sorry, I'm a bit confused. You say DV, so were you living with one of your colleagues?

Can you also clarify why you started the early conciliation process through ACAS? What was the grievance against your employer, exactly?

randomchap · 11/03/2026 07:35

DV from a former colleague? Was this colleague also your partner?

Sorry but I think more information is needed. And maybe post on the legal board instead

EvangelineTheNightStar · 11/03/2026 07:35

were/are you in a relationship with colleague?
are you safe at home?