Resignation refusal

Edwina87

Thank you all.

Lord_Baltimore

cte1111 wrote: »

Good luck in your new job and well done on finding another one so quickly.

Yes, everyone who has committed gross misconduct should be roundly congratulated and wished well in their future escapades .

Sorry Edwina87 but you should face the music and learn from the experience that when working with and for others, there are rules to follow.

TBagpuss

They can't refuse to accept it, provided that you gave it in accordance with any contractual obligations you have (e.g. notice periods, method of notification) However, you resigning doesn't stop their investigation and they can still make findings about the misconduct.

If they find that there was gross misconduct they can include that in any reference they may be asked for, and (if the alleged misconduct is serious encugh) an still pursue other steps such as involving the police / pursuing you legally for any losses etc.

ViolaLass

Lord_Baltimore wrote: »

Yes, everyone who has committed gross misconduct should be roundly congratulated and wished well in their future escapades .

Sorry Edwina87 but you should face the music and learn from the experience that when working with and for others, there are rules to follow.

They've been accused, not found guilty.

Lord_Baltimore

ViolaLass wrote: »

They've been accused, not found guilty.

True, but there's been no denial of the allegation and resigning prior to resolution implies that the outcome might be unfavourable.

In the absence of facts, supposition is commonplace on forums.

marleyboy

The outcome may well become unfavourable regardless of the resignation. OP has another job now so seems pretty covered on the work front.

Resigning prior to a resolution might well imply a guilt, but that does not mean the OP cannot resign if he\she chooses.

OP does not need a reference from this previous employer for their new job, be that they already have the job. Therefore any resolution would be meaningless and pointless to the OP, it can still go ahead without the OP appearing, but it wont make one jot of difference to the OPs current status.

ViolaLass

Lord_Baltimore wrote: »

In the absence of facts, supposition is commonplace on forums.

Indeed. I supposed that he was innocent until proven guilty.

sangie595

marleyboy wrote: »

it wont make one jot of difference to the OPs current status.

Absolutely true. But it might make a difference to their future status when they finally come across those employers that check work histories and/or who are not stupid enough to fall for falsified references. Needing to cover up your employment history once is bad enough, needing to do it twice suggests one should be a lot more careful about what one is doing in work.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

ViolaLass wrote: »

Indeed. I supposed that he was innocent until proven guilty.

You can't assume someone is "innocent until proven guilty" in a situation where you are not going to be given the opportunity to examine the facts. That's a legal position. It's not intended to apply to an individual's opinion in everyday life.

In this case then when someone comes on a forum asking, basically, for advice on the best way to get out of an accusation of misconduct without facing it, then it is perfectly reasonable to assume they are probably guilty of whatever they are accused of.

ViolaLass

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

You can't assume someone is "innocent until proven guilty" in a situation where you are not going to be given the opportunity to examine the facts.

I was happy to, given that it's none of my business. Why the urge to judge?