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On Suspension- What will reference say??

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  • On Suspension- What will reference say??

    I am currently on suspension whilst my work investigate the matter further. I did not action customer emails or issue a letter which is part of my job. I plan to get another job and have an interview this week and will need a reference from my current employers but worried what they issue based on my current situation. My new job dont know am on suspension.

    What do my current job legally have to put on it, if I resign whilst on suspended, however taking into account I have no disaplinary date? Also is it HR or a manager that issues the reference.

    Thanks STMB
    Last edited by stmb; 1st June 2015, 07:01:AM. Reason: Amend
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  • #2
    Re: On Suspension- What will reference say??

    There is no law which requires the inclusion of any particular information in a reference, it must be fair and accurate.

    Much will depend on what your organisation's policy is - many now simply confirm dates of employment, job title and salary. Similarly whether the reference comes from your line manager or HR is a matter for company policy.

    However, they would be able to say that you are currently suspended pending investigation for misconduct/gross misconduct as the case may be.

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    • #3
      What type of Discipline will I receive?

      I have been suspended as did not action
      Customer emails x 4
      Call x 2 customer back

      What type of disapline will I receive if this is taken to disaplinary?

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      • #4
        Re: What type of Discipline will I receive?

        Probably best if you keep your queries to one thread so that people have the full picture.

        No-one can advise based on this information and without a bit more background.

        What were the consequences of failing to respond? Lost business? Customer complaints?

        Is there a history of poor performance? Has any action been taken?

        How long have you been employed?

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        • #5
          Re: What type of Discipline will I receive?

          Probably a warning, but without any other details its impossible to say. If you only had 4 emails and 2 calls to handle each day then it would be a massive issue, if you had 200 calls and 50 emails a day then it wouldn't be very bad at all.

          Do you have targets ?

          What does your company handbook / contact state - presumably about under performance?

          Have you had warnings previously ?

          How long have you been employed for the company ?

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          • #6
            Should I tell my potential new job of circumstances

            I am on suspension and going for a job interview for a new job. My reference from
            current employer could say on suspension pending further investigation ie misconduct/gross misconduct and if Ive not been honest they may withdraw job.

            But there could be a chance my reference will say nothing relating to suspension either meaning new employer does not have to know.

            What advice would you give?

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            • #7
              Re: What type of Discipline will I receive?

              I have been employed for 15 years. No history of this. I have met target continously. Detromental to customer and business. Other staff having to deal with and apoligise.

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              • #8
                Re: Should I tell my potential new job of circumstances

                As I said before, try and keep your queries to one thread, this piecemeal approach doesn't help people help you.

                As on your other thread, we don't know enough about the circumstances.

                You are right in that if you are found to be dishonest in the application process it could lead to withdrawal of any offer and/or dismissal if you have already starteed.

                Did the application form ask for a "reason for leaving"? In which case what did you say?

                You can be "economical with the truth" in that if you are not directly asked, either on the application or at interview, you may get away with not mentioning it, but don't lie.

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                • #9
                  Re: Should I tell my potential new job of circumstances

                  Sorry its the first time ive used anything like this.

                  I have been asked why am leaving and ive said.

                  I want to leave as I need a new challenge only way forward is a Team leader which is not something am interested and I need a change after 15 yrs.

                  I suppose the only person who will answer my question would be my HR but dont want to put anything at risk until I get another job.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Should I tell my potential new job of circumstances

                    You may well find that this causes difficulty then if the potential new employer finds out about the suspension.

                    No worries about being new (welcome by the way) - it just helps people give the best advice they are able to if they have all the facts.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Should I tell my potential new job of circumstances

                      Yeh thats what I thought.

                      Do you think I should call my HR and find out what wld be issued? They take ur employee number so my enquiry will be on file and my manager could see this though

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                      • #12
                        Re: Should I tell my potential new job of circumstances

                        What stage are you at with the new application?

                        The trouble is that, so far as your current employer is concerned, they do not have to tell you what is in any reference, it is exempt from the subject access provisions of the Data Protection Act (Para 1, Schedule 7). However, this exemption does not apply to the prospective new employer - so the giver of a reference is exempt, but the recipient isn't).

                        Depending where you are with the application, your best bet now might be to sit tight and keep shtum - I rather think that any damage you have done is already done. Others may have a different view.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Should I tell my potential new job of circumstances

                          Originally posted by stevemLS View Post
                          As I said before, try and keep your queries to one thread, this piecemeal approach doesn't help people help you.
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                          • #14
                            I’m in the exact situation. Any more advise please? I’m asking HR if I stay for the investigation what would the reference say while the investigation is on going. Or what would it say after I take the disciplinary action (likely to be a written warning)? Any reply is much appreciated

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