Hoping someone can help.
Six months ago, OH got a new manager. She had never worked in the business before (not exactly retail but similar) and has really struggled. The customers avoid being served by her and there have been lots of rumblings about how useless she is. There have been occasions when he has had to intervene as her actions were either going to cost the customer or the business, money. She has interpreted this as undermining her and has reported him for harassment. His area manager has taken statements from colleagues, most of whom have spoken up for him, saying that she can't cope and he has only been trying to help etc.
His area manager is going to "come to a decision" next week. He is terrified he is going to get the sack. Surely they couldn't just do this immediately - I'd guess he'd get some sort of caution, although he isn't allowed to give his side of the story fully until after the decision - he only spoke about it late one night and was so totally taken aback that he couldn't think straight and has thought of lots of other things after the event.
Anyone with any knowledge of employments law around please?
Thanks