To walk out?

[Strutout]

NC for reasons

Wibu to walk out of a stage one disciplinary meeting if the outcome won't be worse than a written warning?

Plus, I've already resigned and I'm working my notice as it is and I'm leaving in a couple weeks.

I dont want to defend myself because th impact its had on my mental health has been utterly destroying. I just want to thank them and say goodbye and that they can reach a decision without me there.

If you have already resigned what’s the point of a disciplinary meeting?

No point in meeting if you leaving. Why they doing that...sounds strange

Just don't bother turning up, theyll then either reschedule it or make a decision in your absence.
Do you need this employer as a reference, they may inform your new employer that you have a warning on record

Agree with pp don’t go just disappear or call in sick.

Well, they can't sack you, so you could go and look thoroughly bored and let them talk. When they ask you something just say "are we done here?"

Alternatively, tell them to do one. Depends in what way you want to go really.

I would just let them know you won’t be attending the meeting. There’s no point going and walking out.

If you don't turn up they will have to reschedule so it will drag out. Just let them know you won't be attending and they can make a decision in your absence.

It's not too strange continuing the process in your notice period.

What is the allegation?

I think it would be better to inform them you won't be attending than to turn up and walk out midway through. The latter just looks petulant whereas the former you can calmly explain your reasons.

You are not under an obligation to attend the meeting it can take place in your absence and the outcome will be sent to you. Just send them an email explaining what you've said here. But tbh you don't even have to do that!

Do you have someone lined up to go with you who can advocate on your behalf. Obviously I know nothing about this but it sort of feels like there is a miscarriage of justice for you here. This is possibly an opportunity to put that across before you walk away. Maybe giving you a chance to leave with a more positive feeling?

I think it depends on what area you work in and what the disciplinary is related to. For instance if you work in care and the meeting is connected to a vulnerable adults investigation then i imagine you would have to attend. If you work in a non care related field and the investigation is in connection with a minor issue then no i doubt you would have to attend.
I do think you should go though and explain how detrimental the whole process has been in relation to your mental health. As an employer hopefully they could make changes which would help support other people who are experiencing mental health problems when involved in an investigation.
Hope you feel better soon op

These are great responses, thank you for taking the time to reply.

I just want to be able to tell them in person in all honesty. My DP thinks the whole thing is ridiculous as does everyone else in the industry.

Have you resigned BECAUSE of the thing that's led to this disciplinary meeting? Could it be constructive dismissal? Think very carefully before you let them make a decision without you there. You are allowed someone with you in these meetings, they can't speak for you but they cantake notes etc.

If it's a ridiculous meeting then go and show it for what it is.

If your already leaving I don't see the point either.
Are leaving for what I've got against you?

I would email them, telling them you won’t be going, and telling them the affect the issue has had on your health .

For what it’s worth mental health is still health to me, I detest that we accept that it requires a separate label as it gives some the power to use it against us.

@TimeForTeaAndG

I've resigned because of the mental impact it had. It was delayed for a few months while I was off with stress and depression.
The original date was 4 months ago.

In itself, it states clearly in the letter that the highest level of action is warning and not dismissal

Constructive dismissal doesn't have to be them firing you. It's a situation causing you to resign by their design/incompetence/legal failings.

Clear-cut case of constructive dismissal but I guess you just want to move on with your life. Respond in writing outlining what you want to say and how this has made you feel at the very least that is non confrontational