Disciplinary warned colleagues

Legacy_user

If an employee gets suspended and keeps their job - with some warning, can the employer suggest a transfer or employee request a transfer to another dept or shop? Within reason of training, skills and practical of getting there.

Eases the pain for the affected employees that were harmed by the warned employee. For example - bullying, false accusations etc. if I was an employee hurt by the warned colleague's actions and was able to keep their job and same position as before, I would feel uncomfortable.

If the employee requests a transfer, can their employer tell them they need time to speak to other depts and shops in area do they need anyone. If so, how long is a reasonable time? If employer says a transfer is not available at the time, could the employee give their notice in?

Asking this as had a nightmare the other week and I was the hurt colleague.

paddedjohn

Theres nothing to force them to arrange a transfer for you and theres nothing to stop you giving in your notice.

marybelle01

Unless the employer decides that the employee must move (and can effect such a move contractually and practically) then they cannot make someone move. A disciplinary has been held. There was an outcome. That draws a line under the matter unless it happens again (or something else happens). So you can't expect them to be punished again for something they have already been punished for.

It's not very sensible to give up your job because you feel uncomfortable - unless you really don't want or need to work. If the person stops what they were doing, the warning has worked. If they don't, complain again.

paulineb_2

Did the person who got the warning discuss it?
Its not something id expect staff apart from management to know about otherwise.

Prothet_of_Doom

It might be that the victim, could claim the failure to move them or the 'aggressor' to a suitable job, was causing them work place stress. In a large organisation, the victim would be given the choice of who is moved. In a small one, there is always going to be an issue, but I'd expect some serious supervision to be enforced.