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 Suspended From Work Pending an Investigation: What Are Your Rights? Being told you're suspended from work can be frightening. Your first thought might be: “Does this mean they think I'm guilty?” Or even: “Am I about to lose my job?” But suspension does not automatically mean you've done anything wrong, and it should not normally be used as a punishment. Here's what UK employees need to know. Why might an employer suspend someone? An employer might consider suspension while they investigate a serious workplace issue. For example, they may believe there is a risk that someone could: - interfere with evidence - influence witnesses - create difficulties for an investigation - pose a risk to other employees, customers or the business But suspension should not simply be the automatic response every time an allegation is made. Employers should consider whether it is actually necessary and whether another temporary arrangement could work instead. Does being suspended mean you...

Redundancy Selection Criteria: 7 Things to Check Before You Accept Your Score Being told your job is at risk of redundancy is stressful enough. Then your employer gives you a score sheet and tells you that you have been selected. It can be tempting to assume the figures must be right. Do not assume that. If your employer is choosing between employees for redundancy, the selection process should be fair, objective and based on evidence. You are entitled to ask questions about how you were selected and how your scores were reached. Here are seven things worth checking before you simply accept the result. 1. Check Who Is in Your Selection Pool Before looking at the scores themselves, ask: Who am I being compared with? Employers often group employees doing the same or similar work into what is called a selection pool. For example, if five people perform broadly the same role and only three jobs will remain, those five employees might form the selection pool. But the pool still needs to mak...

Bullying and Harassment at Work: What to Do Before It Gets Worse Being bullied or harassed at work can wear you down quickly. Sometimes it is obvious — shouting, threats, humiliation or inappropriate comments. Other times it is much harder to pin down. You might be left out of meetings, undermined in front of colleagues, constantly criticised, pressured unfairly or made to feel that you are the problem. If that is happening, the most useful thing you can do early is simple: Start keeping a clear record. Write Everything Down Do not rely on memory alone. If the behaviour continues, details can become blurred, especially when you are stressed. After each incident, record: what happened; what was said; the date and time; where it happened; who was present; whether there were any witnesses; how it affected you or your work; and whether there is any supporting evidence. Save relevant emails, messages, screenshots, meeting notes or other documents somewhere safe. ...