Is it right for the employer to suspend an employee for investigation who didn't do anything?

Question

For the past few weeks the money has been always missing, and we don't know who's doing it, it happens everytime our manager is on her day off, the worst is when my manager had a week holiday off and fortunately i wasn't able to work that week as well since i've been bad, but the management don't know who keeps doing it since we don't have a surveillance camera on our till and yesterday it happens again and its really appalling cause the management investigate each one of us and suspended us, i don't know the employment law here in UK but i feel aggreviated how come they suspend an employee without evidence, can i take legal action for it since I,ve got nothing to do with the missing money?

1. I am working full time in the company but i'm still on probation i'm not permanent yet,Can i still have the full pay of my suspension?

Answer 1

You can be suspended on full pay, but not on no pay unless there is already evidence you have done something wrong. Remember it is only until an investigation is complete you still can be cleared and they may just want to send a message out to all staff that they take these things seriously. It would annoy me too though cos you feel accused. Good luck. Innocent until proven guilty.

Answer 2

I am afraid there is little protection for you;

The company is being embezzelled, someone is de-frauding it, there is a thief in the den, call it what you will;

Your company is investigating, and they have the right to suspend you WITHOUT pay, as memory recalls up to 48 hours at a time.

However, if the investigation is taking a long time, then they cannot really hold you to blame without proof.

In the days when I was on cash duty, I locked the drawer and had the key on a chain on my belt. That way, I was sure only I had access.

You could call your employer, tell them you are concerned both about what has happened and when you will be returning (You are concerned that someone is doing this to the company, but also worried about you). Remember and be polite & civil about it.

Answer 3

I don't know about UK laws. It is perfectly legal for a company to suspend an employee pending investigation in the States. In Alabama our workplaces can suspend or terminate any employee for any reason other than race, religion, etc. All they have to tell you it is not working out and they decided to let you go.

Answer 4

They can suspend you for the purposes of carrying out an investigation but it must be paid suspension. If the investigation shows you are blameless then this will be put on your record and you will be OK.

In the mean time - enjoy a few extra days off!

Answer 5

once you've been suspended for 2 weeks, then that is time to seek for yet another interest...... In Texas, no matter if the worker demands a polygraph, the business employer isn't required to grant it, help in getting it done, or pay for it.

Answer 6

I believe they can suspend pending an enquiry but i believe that you should still be paid or at least paid in full if no evidence found.
Speak to the citizens advice bureau who will an office local to you, address is usually in the phone directory they will help.

Answer 7

Your employer can suspend you on full pay. Your employer decides your duties and if that includes staying at home, lie back and enjoy it.

If your employer suspends you without pay, he is in breach of your employment contract and you can take legal action - but don't expect your job back if you do.

Answer 8

contact ACAS (Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
on 08457 47 47 47
or visit their website www.acas,org.uk
they will be able to advise you of your rights and give you all the help you need on what to do.
good luck

Answer 9

They have every right to suspend you but I think they should pay you for it