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URGENT - DH JUST BEEN SUSPENDED FROM WORK NEED ADVICE

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puddytats · 09/06/2005 11:39

DH just got home. Returned today after 4weeks off after birth of dd to find that he is at the centre of fraud allegations at work. He was given no warning until this morning and was given no chance of having a representitive at the meeting that suspended him.

He did not do this (i know i am bound to say this but he is innocent). Where do we go from here, what should work have provided him with, what do they need to tell him etc?

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assumedname · 09/06/2005 12:58

Sorry, I meant any proof of any days he wasn't in the office.

Nightynight · 09/06/2005 13:34

puddytats, we once had to prove where dx was over a period of time about a year previously. Cashpoint withdrawals showing him in other cities, travel tickets, card use, receipts...you've just got to keep hammering away until you knock holes in the story, whatever it is. Good luck.

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puddytats · 09/06/2005 17:04

Things have gone from bad to worse. He has been called in for a formal disciplinary tomorrow afternoon. They are couriering(?) over the info tonight but still have not clearly stated what the allegations are.

DH has called a solicitor who has given us advice for tomorrow and we are going from there but at the moment I don't think things can get much worse.

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assumedname · 09/06/2005 17:05

Can you take a solicitor with you tomorrow?

Twiglett · 09/06/2005 17:07

make sure he doesn't go in alone .. he needs to take someone with him .. a solicitor maybe??

noddyholder · 09/06/2005 17:08

Are there any other members of staff also being called in?How can they be so sure it was him without a proper investigation?How long has he worked there?

assumedname · 09/06/2005 17:11

I suppose your dh could refuse to attend the hearing as it's too short notice? Don't know how you'd stand legally, but it seems like they're really trying to get him off balance.

jampots · 09/06/2005 17:25

where are you puddytats?

Blu · 09/06/2005 17:29

There are two issues, the disciplniary procedure at his workplace - which they must adhere to, o make sure that when this info arrives there is a copy to refer to, if your DP isn't aware of the formal procedure at his workplace - i.e amount of notice, having someone with him etc.

But also he has been accused of a crime.

He certainly needs to be very sure of all his rights before talking to them. I honestly think you should get an empoyment law solicitor to go with him.

What area of the country are you in?

Nightynight · 09/06/2005 17:50

This sounds outrageous, to jump something like this on you at such short notice. I'd refuse to go.
Why don't you take the bull by the horns and insist on the police being called?

DEFINITELY don't go to this hearing without a GOOD solicitor!

In my experience of disciplinary hearings, you cant rely on senior management to be either honest or intelligent. I wouldn't trust them an inch.

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puddytats · 09/06/2005 18:04

Work have said that he is not allowed a solicitor present tomorrow.

Jampots, we live in Chichester. Just received the letter from work and it states fraud.

This is a nightmare, it is like someone elses life. He has worked for the company for 5 1/2 years and has a perfect work record. Not even his direct boss knew what was going on, he informed her this morning on his way home.

We have an 18month old and a 4 week old. It is hell

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jessicasmummy · 09/06/2005 18:05

THey cant have a disciplinery hearing without him having someone there on his behalf..... dont go. simple.

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puddytats · 09/06/2005 18:05

He is allowed a work colleague. Again his direct boss is going with him. She is as much in shock as we are.

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Nightynight · 09/06/2005 18:06

Excuse me...he's being accused of fraud, they haven't called the police and he has no right to have a solicitor present?

Sounds very dodgy to me.

Blu · 09/06/2005 18:07

In most discipliniary hearings you are allowed a companion of your choice. I don't see how they can call him in to discuss him being accused of a CRIME and ban him from having a solicitor.

What time is the meeting tomorrow? It is VERY short notice. Surely he should have at least 24 hours?

Blu · 09/06/2005 18:08

You really need expert employment law advice here. REALLY.

starlover · 09/06/2005 18:08

puddytats... get advice from a solicitor NOW.

I cannot see how they can stop him from having a solicitor present... and you need to find out if this is lawful!

Nightynight · 09/06/2005 18:09

Are you keeping a diary of everything that's happening puddytats? a minute by minute account for you to use when you sue this company for treating you like this?

Not all solicitors are of the same calibre, it might be worth getting a second opinion.

noddyholder · 09/06/2005 18:09

Why didn't they contact him before to ask him about this I agree with the others If i was being accused of fraud(v serious)I would insist on a solicitor present

Twiglett · 09/06/2005 18:11

do you have house insurance with legal protection .. they will pay for your solicitor (just to take part of the strain away)

agree with everyone else this is sounding remarkably dodgy to me

have you got the charges 'couriered over' yet?

Nightynight · 09/06/2005 18:12

A work colleague cant stand up for him. His boss has to consider her own position with the company. He needs someone who is neutral and can stick up for him.

crazyandconfused · 09/06/2005 18:13

What is your Dh 's responce to all of this? Why has he not been to a lawyer yet?Go to onefirst thing in the morning and refuse to go to the hearing without one! After all this is your future too and you ned to encourage him to make sure he is backed up all of the way. I wish you all the best of luck but PLEASE DON'T GO WITHOUT A LAWYER!

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puddytats · 09/06/2005 18:30

DH is in shock. He is the most honest peroson I know and always looks to the good. this has shaken him to the core.

We have spoken to a solicitor, and freely admit we are not thinking straight this today.

His boss is also one of my closest friends and has complete belief in him. She would probably leave if they sacked him.

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Puff · 09/06/2005 18:34

puddytats, what a complete nightmare for you .

What did the solicitor say? If the company are accusing him of a criminal offence, I can't understand why they think they have the right to disallow a solicitor.

Puff · 09/06/2005 18:38

I'm just wondering whether you could put a call out for sis on here - she has been incredibly helpful to people on here regarding employment issues, disciplinaries etc.