Civil Service - can I just resign whilst suspended?

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I was suspended yesterday for Gross Misconduct. They won't tell me whole story but it's an external complaint.

Checked CS employment guidelines and the process would continue if I resigned. "If the outcome is dismissal ..... this would replace resignation as the reason for contract ending PROVIDED THE NOTICE PERIOD REQUIRED OF THF EMPLOYER IS SHORTER THAN EMPLOYEES NOTICE ". So if they dismiss me with no notice within a month then my reference would show dismissal.

Can't think straight - would very much appreciate help. Don't have a union rep or legal cover under home insurance.

Terrified to tell my OH - he just thinks I'm WFH.

@Leftbutcameback

Do you have an employee helpline? Ours (public sector) can be helpful so worth calling them to see, although I’ve heard mixed reports. As others say it’s very early in the process, but you do need support from friends and /or family.

I was going to suggest this. I'm a civil servant - haven't used the Employee Assistance Programme myself but have heard mostly good things from other people.

Wishing you all the best. It sounds very stressful.

Good luck with your call op. Can you try to record it so you can listen to it again? Chances are you won't take it all in at the time.

I’d ascertain the nature of the allegation (perhaps you have by now, this thread is a few days old) and then call ACAS.

OP,
This is a nightmare but try and keep your head.

Photocopy all documentation that is relevant to the issue for your solicitor/union rep to see.

Make no comment to anyone from work until you have taken advice.

I'm sorry that this is happening.

Hope you’re ok op. Cannot imagine the frustration of not being told what you have been accused of!!

Have you had any more info from them OP? Its a disgrace that they wont tell you what they are supposedly investigating.

Shouldn’t you have been given all the facts at the meeting you had when you were suspended. Surely they can’t just say your suspended and that it

If you genuinely have zero idea of why you have been suspended then talk to HR, they should have informed you before you were suspended. As you aren't telling your DH I suspect you know its likely you'll be dismissed and what you have done- yes you can resign but the process continues as it will show up certainly on a reference for another civil service job, and possibly for external ones (depending what they request). Confused why you aren't challenging this if you don't even know what it's for, I'd start by being honest with yourself, your husband and with work.

Hi OP, if you haven't already spoken to ACAS please do give them a call.

Hello everyone. I have a meeting to discuss the evidence that I've broken the Civil Service code tomorrow. So I'll update then.

Thank you so much again for the supportive advice and morale boosting.

Good luck OP

Thanks so much. I'll update you all.

If you are that way inclined, a prayer, thought or candle would be so appreciated. I honestly haven't done what they allege so am hoping the truth will stick.

Am I right in thinking that your previous employer has made a malicious allegation against you? How exactly is that gross misconduct?!

This sounds ridiculous. I hope it's all resolved soon.

I really hope this is all going to be resolved for you soon.

Op sorry to hear this esp if you feel somethings wrong. FYI I've dealt with three gross misconduct and only one got fired in the end. The ones thst got off included turning up to work drunk on multiple occasions and the other one was someone who posted a photo of the office on Instagram including other people's computer screens.

I have dealt with one firing. This person used customer information from our records to harass a woman for a date.

Fingers crossed for you op.

Good luck OP x

The allegation might be malicious, so be investigated and then dropped

Good luck with it all. What a horrible situation to be in. What happens next?

Do they have any 'proof' that whatever they say happened actually did?

If it’s an ex-employer who is now a client I wonder if it’s a conflict of interest thing. Did you have any role in helping this person/organisation become a client for your Department?

Good luck with the chat. Must be really stressful.

Are you OK OP? How did it go?

Been thinking about you OP. I'm CS and have been for all of my career. Happy to advise when you have the paperwork if I can be helpful.

@alldressedupinblue how are uou doing. Been thinking of you