Can my Employer discipline me while Im working my notice

[jen1980]

HOpe you can help. I absolutely hate my job and have given my notice even though I have YET nothing to go to (for my own sanity) About a month ago I had an interview of concern with my manager. I have since handed in my notice however he has said that he is still going to take this further. I am quite upset about this and want to know a) is it legal b) what is the point if I am leaving? I feel this is victimisation from them. Any advice would be great. Thanks

[trevHCS]

If you're still employed then I would assume the usual rules apply, although whether there's any point in this is another matter.

It could be that this manager doesn't know you're leaving or it could be that they feel by quitting they are losing by default, thus by doing this they are trying to win the argument before you go.

Best just leave them to get on with it, work your notice and don't be too nasty to them as you might need a reference from them and people higher up the chain will be more willing to do this if you've stuck to your side of the bargain.

[PrinceRainie]

As it seems that you are unlikely to use this employer as a potential referree for future jobs, I would suggest that for your own peace of mind, sanity and pleasure that you tell your manager to go f*** him/herself and to stick their job up their a***.
If however you may rely on them for a reference, then please do not do the above.

As Trev said...what is the point of putting you through this when you have resigned. Unless you work in a regulated environment (i.e banking/financial services etc etc) then I woul really tell them to do one!!!

It makes you feel so much better

[Jaidee]

Hello jen1980,Dont forget to get your holiday pay when you leave your job you should get any unused legal minimum holiday allowance(ie four weeks ) You could possibly take some of this as notice time as holiday with any holiday in lou owed,if the situation is very difficult.
check with ACAS
www.acas.org.uk tel [phone]
Employers always want the upperhand and power
and thats what you've taken away from your manager.
The manager is not acting very profesionally.
Good luck it will soon all work out.