How JustAnswer Works:
  • Ask an Expert
    Experts are full of valuable knowledge and are ready to help with any question. Credentials confirmed by a Fortune 500 verification firm.
  • Get a Professional Answer
    Via email, text message, or notification as you wait on our site. Ask follow up questions if you need to.
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
    Rate the answer you receive.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.
Ask Alice H Your Own Question
Alice H
Alice H, Solicitor Advocate
Category: Employment Law
Satisfied Customers: 2850
Experience:  Partner in national law firm with 20+ years legal experience
30932268
Type Your Employment Law Question Here...
Alice H is online now

My husband has been suspended from work for gross misconduct.

Customer Question

My husband has been suspended from work for gross misconduct. He has been sent a letter stating that his charge is "miss gross conduct" for "bid management." While he has not yet been invited for his disciplinary meeting at what point should he employ a solicitor?5
Submitted: 3 years ago.
Category: Employment Law
Alice H
Expert:  Alice H replied 3 years ago.

Alex H :

My name is Alex Hughes and I'm happy to help with your question today.

Alex H :

What is being alleged against your husband?

JACUSTOMER-hjv2lzyp- : Essentially he is unsure of what they are referring to and is not aware of anything that he has done wrong. A different team were continually under performing and he sent an email around the business saying that he was disappointed with their work. That was Friday afternoon and on Monday morning he was suspended in lieu of an investigation.
Alex H :

OK that doesn't sound like gross misconduct but they should disclose more information before a disciplinary meeting which should make the position clearer. Your husband can certainly speak to a solicitor now to obtain some advice but the solicitor will not be able to accompany him to a meeting. Only a work mate or union rep can attend. Once the process is complete, if your husband is unhappy with the decision, he can take further legal advice on making a claim to the Employment Tribunal.

Ask Your Own Employment Law Question