I have been off ill over about 8 occasions but have been booked off for most of those. My employer is now doing a formal investigation and say that i can only have a union rep or collegue present. I dont belong to a union and i dont want to ask a collegue due to the sensitivity of my illness. I really would like to quit but i am not sure what the consequences would be. Can anyone help.
2007-05-29 02:26:06 · 16 answers · asked by Sun Angel 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
You can definitely resign wihtout notice. Giving your employer "two weeks notice" is basically only a courtesy to your employer. One of my girl friends decided to look for a new job (about 3 months ago) and found one while she was still employed to her former job. Once she was hired by the new place, she gave her two weeks to her former employer. She had two weeks of paid vacay time, so what she did was, was she gave her two weeks and "went on vacay". She cleared out her desk that day. And never returned. As I've said, two weeks are just a gratuity to your employer, you could go right up to him/her right now and say I quit and just walk out. The only thing that may be off will be your paycheck.
2007-05-29 02:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't resign if I were you. This could affect your entitlement to benefit. You should really have joined a union Natascha (do so after this - although they can't help you with this case). It is quite difficult to get rid of someone on health grounds - you jumping before being pushed may be exactly what the company is hoping for! The employer may be holding this meeting just to put pressure on you not have have as much time off sick, but I cannot really comment further without knowing the details of the case. You say you have been "booked off" for sickness - does this mean you have had a doctor's note? Does that mean there have been times when you should have had one and did not?
I am also unclear about whether they have called you to a similar meeting or set you sickness targets before. If not, you'll probably find this is what happens this time.
You cannot resign without notice unless it is on health grounds - in which case you would need a doctor's note certifying that you are unable to continue working. Otherwise you must give adequate notice as dictated by your terms & conditions (failure to do so would be a breach of contract and could lead the employer to sue you - although it's not that likely).
2007-05-29 03:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need to understand is that as long as you are booked off there is very little that the company can do. After a certain length of time you will be on SSP and the company will want to know if you are going to return to work at some stage.
During any investigation the discussions carried out are private and confidential, there should be not worries about it being embarrassing.
If you really don't like the job and want out from it then you can quit the role without working your notice, but this will look very bad to any future employer . During the time between jobs the DSS will not pay any benefits to you as you have left the job voluntary.
2007-05-29 02:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can resign anytime and do not need to give them any reason as to why you are resigning. I suggest giving 2 weeks notice, but you don't have to. The reason for giving 2 weeks notice is so that you leave on good terms and can use this company as a reference when looking for a new job. It sounds like there may be some controversy surrounding your attendance so they might not be a good reference anyway. If you feel that with this "investigation" there's a chance you could be fired, I strongly urge you to quit before they fire you. Being fired from a job looks alot worse on your employment record than not being able to use an employer as a reference.
Good luck with things.
2007-05-29 02:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by icy_tempest 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of job do you have? Do you have a written contract? Is there a formal employee handbook or manual that the company gives and follows? Who do you work for? What do you mean by "formal investigation"?
I believe, at most employers, without a written contract, you can quit anytime, but its kind of "rude" because it puts a big burden on the employers. Most employers want 2 weeks notice.
What "consequences" are you afraid of? You are sure to end your compensation. Do they owe you commission or anything? You will lose your benefits, and may have to go on COBRA for health insurance...
I can't answer your question without more details from you. If you are sick, and under medical treatment, you could probably get your doctor to write a note excusing you from work without disclosing the illness....
2007-05-29 02:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks as if your employer is taking formal disciplinary action against you due to the amount of sick leave you have had. You have a right to be accompanied at such a hearing and if you have a friend who is aware of your condition, then it would be a good idea to ask your employer if this friend could be present in view of the circumstances.
Your employer should give you a fair hearing and be prepared to ask your doctor for a report on your condition if he is in any doubt. If the hearing goes against you, you have the right of appeal. Your empoyer may not dismiss you, he may just give you a warning about future sick absence and may require you to have a certificate for all future absence. I dont think you should naturally assume it will go against you.
If you resign before the hearing, don't forget you will not be entitled to benefits and if you resign without notice, your employer won't be very inclined to give you a good reference.
Se www.acas.gov.uk and use their helpline if in doubt.
2007-05-29 03:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you extremely have faith that the disciplinary is grossly unjust and unwarranted. i.e you havn't completed what you're being accused of...and could show it! Then take a seat tight. while you're ignored and could show the business corporation incorrect then you may sue for unfair dismissal and get a load of dosh to your problems. If even if you are the type of guy or woman who, relatively, does not like the job and is often bitching, moaning, and blaming definitely everyone and each little thing else to your own ineptitude and you have common approximately this disciplinary for a while yet you haven't any longer replaced your behaviour then you could be extra functional off resigning in case you think of you would be sacked besides. then you don't get any adverse documents on your paintings checklist.
2016-10-06 06:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by faim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Natasha,
You can resign if you want but will it honestly do you any good? You are entitled to have a representative with you by law. Go and have a chat with the CAB to see where you stand exactly.
Good luck
2007-05-29 08:42:41 · answer #8 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess the choices of representation is the norm, however the formal investigations sounds a bit harsh. answering your question, yes you can leave immediately, however you could also hand in your notice, and then go off sick until you finally leave. this will make more sense financially.
2007-05-29 12:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by homemanager22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, You can re-sign without notice!!!
It's up to YOU to take this action in view of the current circumstances known to YOU at your place of employment..
If you QUIT or resign you will NOT be eligible for Unemployment or Disability (?)so be aware of that okay!
GOO LUCK TO YOU! :-)
2007-05-29 02:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by JEDI MASTER YODA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋