Guest daz 6576 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 me and my girlfriend had just got back from holiday when she was greeted by her manager to say there is an alligation made against her, which she knew nothing about. she then went off on the sick with anxiety, during this time she contacted a union rep. who phoned the manager 2 weeks into the sickness, requesting what the alligation was. 2 days later a letter came with the alligation in writing and an informal meeting was set up between herself, union rep, manager and the managers representitive. the union rep thort things would be ok. the outcome was never recieved. the next week my girlfriend felt well enough to return to work and gave in a back to work note, what she got in exchange was a letter of suspension. 2 weeks later she is still suspended but the rep has now been told by the managers representitive that they have statements from other collegues highlighting good points, but also saying she lacks people skills. should she cut her losses and go with a good reference, or should she go through with the disiplinery and try to clear her name she has been working there for 5 years and this has not happened before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Well you have not really said what she is in trouble for, whether she did it or not or what evidence there is against her. How can anyone provide any sensible advice? As for references, I didn't think employers could give intentionally critical references, it just had to be the truth. If that is the case then it may be too late to leave now and get a good reference.... In my opinion you would be better asking the union rep or if you really want to speak to an employment solicitor go to a solicitors firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Well you have not really said what she is in trouble for, whether she did it or not or what evidence there is against her. How can anyone provide any sensible advice? As for references, I didn't think employers could give intentionally critical references, it just had to be the truth. If that is the case then it may be too late to leave now and get a good reference.... In my opinion you would be better asking the union rep or if you really want to speak to an employment solicitor go to a solicitors firm. I think on top of that they are not obliged to give any reference if they dont wish to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 my sister was unfairly dismissed by a company she took then to a tribunal and won ,, but now when she applies for similar roles in a public capacity its always brought up and she gets refused at the last fence, so now she drives a bus !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 If someone made a false allegation about me I wouldn't go off work sick with anxiety. I might if it was serious and true..... I think that's what comes across, probably unintentionally by your very vague post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Whats the allegation ? as suggested you need to give lots more info and really speak to the union rep 1st then legal advice if requiered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I think on top of that they are not obliged to give any reference if they dont wish to Agree mate. I think its either truthful or no reference at all. I know very little about employment law though. I know enough to think that the OP hasn't given us anything useful to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Agree mate. I think its either truthful or no reference at all. I know very little about employment law though. I know enough to think that the OP hasn't given us anything useful to go on. Our HR dept pushed me to make provide a refference for a guy "we let go" last year. My Boss and I first refused and said we didnt think we should give one but was pushed as I think he may have been hassling them (HR). So all I said was along the lines "I can confirm Mr xxx worked here between such a date and such a date when he was made redundant". I think that probably says it all to any prospective employer and you cant be accused of saying bad things or refusing to give a reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 To my knowledge, by law, an employer is under no obligation to provide a reference, but any reference provided cannot be bad. Basically, if you didn't get on well with an employer, they just don't give you a reference. But, there is nothing to stop a phone call being made and an 'off the record chat' between potential and past employers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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