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Suspension at work and annual leave

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Please don't dwell over the other thread about this. My investigation is on Thursday and been told that the outcome will not happen that day - well 1% chance.

The thing is I have 19-25th booked off work, back in Jan. I'm not going anywhere at the moment - had plans to book somewhere in the UK for a couple of days, but not done so due to my suspension.

I don't mind going into work for the outcome if it falls during my annual leave.

Can they ask me to go into work during my week off? And IF I don't get sacked, would they allow me to rebook that week later on?
"The reason we're successful, darling? My overall charisma, of course." -- Freddie Mercury

Friends are kisses blown to us by angels - Anon.

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  • L-Jay
    L-Jay Posts: 232 Forumite
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    Please don't dwell over the other thread about this. My investigation is on Thursday and been told that the outcome will not happen that day - well 1% chance.

    The thing is I have 19-25th booked off work, back in Jan. I'm not going anywhere at the moment - had plans to book somewhere in the UK for a couple of days, but not done so due to my suspension.

    I don't mind going into work for the outcome if it falls during my annual leave.

    Can they ask me to go into work during my week off? And IF I don't get sacked, would they allow me to rebook that week later on?

    From my experience you can't be suspended and on annual leave, the suspension will take precedent. However, you must be available during your suspension.

    If you're reinstated, your annual leave will be available to be taken. if you're dismissed you'll be paid for leave accrued.
  • L-Jay wrote: »
    From my experience you can't be suspended and on annual leave, the suspension will take precedent. However, you must be available during your suspension.

    If you're reinstated, your annual leave will be available to be taken. if you're dismissed you'll be paid for leave accrued.

    That's what I needed to know. Its like being off sick and being on annual leave.

    I know I was making silly excuses earlier on. I am up to apologise, saying my actions were wrong and won't do it again.
    "The reason we're successful, darling? My overall charisma, of course." -- Freddie Mercury

    Friends are kisses blown to us by angels - Anon.
  • I think this is where you need to look at your written particulars/staff handbook to check on your employer's terms on this.

    A first meeting on 16th September might lead to a decision within a couple of working days to lift the suspension, so you would no longer be suspended but would be on leave (as you had booked it).

    If the decision is to dismiss (and fraud is probably going to reduce the number of meetings/appeals allowed), you could have a week in which to appeal and then be called for a meeting if you appealed. Personally I don't see why they would allow you not to take your pre-booked holiday in order to prepare an appeal.
  • SarEl
    SarEl Posts: 5,683 Forumite
    I agree - the first advice here is a little misleading. Suspension does not in any way overrule booked holiday. your normal terms and conditions apply, so if the holiday has been booked off then you are on holiday and that is the end of the matter. No different than if you are in work.

    The employer cannot require you to come in whilst on leave - if they ask you to and you say you are on holiday then they must postpone the meeting, or they can offer you back the holiday which you loose - that means the hours, not the full week.

    And in your position, for the sake of a few hours, I might be inclined to suggest that you don't push the boat by asking - either say that you are on approved leave during those dates, or be willing to give up a few hours to get this over with. If they want to go ahead during this period and you agree to it, I think you may be well advised to forget your "rights" and concentrate on being contrite.
  • L-Jay
    L-Jay Posts: 232 Forumite
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    That's what I needed to know. Its like being off sick and being on annual leave.

    I know I was making silly excuses earlier on. I am up to apologise, saying my actions were wrong and won't do it again.


    That's good to hear Jumpy, sounds like you're getting your head together a bit more.

    It is serious and the consequences could be far reaching and as I said before I honestly believe putting your hands up is the best repsonse. But having taken that into consideration it is just a job, either way in a few weeks time it'll all be sorted and you'll move on so try and keep some perspective.

    All the best.
  • L-Jay
    L-Jay Posts: 232 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    SarEl wrote: »
    I agree - the first advice here is a little misleading. Suspension does not in any way overrule booked holiday. your normal terms and conditions apply, so if the holiday has been booked off then you are on holiday and that is the end of the matter. No different than if you are in work.

    The employer cannot require you to come in whilst on leave - if they ask you to and you say you are on holiday then they must postpone the meeting, or they can offer you back the holiday which you loose - that means the hours, not the full week.

    And in your position, for the sake of a few hours, I might be inclined to suggest that you don't push the boat by asking - either say that you are on approved leave during those dates, or be willing to give up a few hours to get this over with. If they want to go ahead during this period and you agree to it, I think you may be well advised to forget your "rights" and concentrate on being contrite.

    Apologies - perhaps that was unique to the place I worked at.

    Personally I'd cancel any leave - one to not delay the matter but also if the worst comes to the worst you might be glad of the extra payment.
  • SarEl
    SarEl Posts: 5,683 Forumite
    L-Jay wrote: »
    Apologies - perhaps that was unique to the place I worked at.

    Personally I'd cancel any leave - one to not delay the matter but also if the worst comes to the worst you might be glad of the extra payment.

    It may well be - it's certainly not common.

    But do bear in mind that the employer can refuse to cancel pre-booked leave. I suspect most wouldn't mind an employee cancelling, but I can't guarantee that in any particular instance.
  • I see what the duputy manager says about it on Thursday. If hes unaware, I just mention it or find out the score from my UR.
    "The reason we're successful, darling? My overall charisma, of course." -- Freddie Mercury

    Friends are kisses blown to us by angels - Anon.
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