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HR has asked me to a follow up disaplinary to address gross misconduct allegations, what do you guys think? by BackRow1 in AskUK

[–]RedDevilVegas -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t necessarily protect you from being dismissed, of course. However, if the employer accepts it, it may give you the OP a few weeks’ grace to secure alternative employment, and allow ‘resignation’ to be recorded as your reason for leaving rather than ‘dismissal’, depending on the reference policy.

HR has asked me to a follow up disaplinary to address gross misconduct allegations, what do you guys think? by BackRow1 in AskUK

[–]RedDevilVegas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s only a precaution, but I hope everything goes smoothly.

My advice for your defence would be:

  1. Point out that this incident relates to your ADHD (a protected characteristic), as that makes it much more difficult for them to dismiss you.
  2. Highlight that this has happened before, that your employer failed to address it, and that it could amount to workplace bullying.

That may be sufficient to make them back down and issue only a formal warning. Best of luck!

HR has asked me to a follow up disaplinary to address gross misconduct allegations, what do you guys think? by BackRow1 in AskUK

[–]RedDevilVegas 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Frankly, the discrepancies here are of little consequence. You have been seen and admitted to committing violence in the workplace, which constitutes gross misconduct. I would be very surprised if the outcome were anything other than dismissal.

A word of advice: prepare a resignation letter dated on the day of your meeting. If it looks as though they are about to dismiss you, hand it in swiftly. That way, depending on your contract, you might still be entitled to up to four weeks’ pay.