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Suspeded from work. Help!!

Edwina87
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Hello,
Can I please get some advice;
I was suspended, with pay (4 days ago) for gross misconduct, for 2 weeks from current job. I was told I would be receiving a letter explaining everything, but I have not heard anything.
Anyway, that night I was suspended I applied for about 5 jobs, random jobs, probably out of panic.
I got a call back and asked to attend an interview, to which I did today, and subsequently I got offered the job , and they would prefer a immediate start, they haven't asked for references or why I would want to leave my current job, I haven't and do not plan to, tell them about the suspension etc.
Pay and hours are great, overall I'm accepting of the new job.
So now, I'm thinking should I, or can I just resign whilst being suspended. Am I allowed to? I'm sure I will have to attend a disciplinary at some point too.
Answers please!!
Can I please get some advice;
I was suspended, with pay (4 days ago) for gross misconduct, for 2 weeks from current job. I was told I would be receiving a letter explaining everything, but I have not heard anything.
Anyway, that night I was suspended I applied for about 5 jobs, random jobs, probably out of panic.
I got a call back and asked to attend an interview, to which I did today, and subsequently I got offered the job , and they would prefer a immediate start, they haven't asked for references or why I would want to leave my current job, I haven't and do not plan to, tell them about the suspension etc.
Pay and hours are great, overall I'm accepting of the new job.
So now, I'm thinking should I, or can I just resign whilst being suspended. Am I allowed to? I'm sure I will have to attend a disciplinary at some point too.
Answers please!!
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Two options:-
1. Tell new employer that currently your suspended
2. Don't until they ask for reference.
But learn from the experienceDebt is a symptom, solve the problem.0 -
You can hand in your notice. You may be able to negotiate immediate release from your current employer. If not, you should attend any disciplinary meetings and, if the suspension is lifted, return to work until the end of your notice period.
If asked for a reference, your old employer can factually state that you resigned pending a disciplinary investigation unless you stay until the investigation is concluded.0 -
Just an observation. The pay and hours are great. They want an immediate start, and they haven't asked for employment references. In my experience, if it is to good to be true, then it isn't true. Are you quite sure that this job is what our appears to be?0
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I would say you have nothing to lose by accepting the job offer. They are likely to ask for references after you accept though - they don't usually take up references before that. Or maybe you're sure they won't.
Do you think you will lose your job over whatever has happened? You don't say whether you have done something wrong, or fully expect to lose your job now. Not that you have to tell us, but something to take into consideration.
There is no reason you can't resign while suspended, however you're reason for leaving given by your employer in any future reference may state that you were suspended etc.0 -
If they want you to start now, it would mean they think you are not working? Did you tell any lies in your interview besides withholding the truth?
Normally they would ask, what have you done before and when did it end etc0 -
The new company know that I am working and due to them needing an immediate start I've told them I will resign from current job. All is above board on their side, they are an international company. They just needed to fill the position quickly. And regarding references. I'm not concerned about that at all, because I won't use anyone from my current workplace..My partner can do that for me, we've done it before... long story! Better you don't ask.
Thank you all for your answers. I will resign on the 13th day of the 2 week suspension... whilst constructing the resignation letter am I able to ask for any outstanding leave entitlement to be payed to me?
And I will state the reason for leaving is because I have to travel or something wish washy like that. They do not need to know that I have a new job0 -
I know I will loose my job. A colleague of mine who is still working there has told me that a member of management told her I will not be returning.0
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Thank you all for your answers. I will resign on the 13th day of the 2 week suspension... whilst constructing the resignation letter am I able to ask for any outstanding leave entitlement to be payed to me?
And I will state the reason for leaving is because I have to travel or something wish washy like that. They do not need to know that I have a new job
They don't need to know anything about plans, real or otherwise. Why lie? Just state that you wish to resign with immediate effect.
They can refuse to shorten your notice period. So if your notice period is say a week, and you resign the day before your disciplinary, they could refuse to shorten it and still sack you the next day. That being said, I suspect you're less worried about being sacked and more concerned about milking the paid suspension for all its worth.
You are legally entitled to be paid for all outstanding holiday accrued up until your employment is terminated. Most companies will deal with this automatically.0 -
Just an observation. The pay and hours are great. They want an immediate start, and they haven't asked for employment references. In my experience, if it is to good to be true, then it isn't true. Are you quite sure that this job is what our appears to be?
I agree, something isn't right here....what employer wants an employee who can walk out of their current job without any worries and also does not bring references.
Sorry, but something is wrong with this and the remark later on that the wife can give references makes this sound very dodgy.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
I suspect that the partner is the He (going by the OP's user name.0
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