UK Treasury must change disciplinary process after worker’s suicide, mother says
Summary
A young woman named Chloe Moffat died by suicide after facing a disciplinary meeting at the UK Treasury over an anonymous complaint. Her mother has called for changes in how the Treasury handles such cases, especially to support employees' mental health and inform them of their rights during investigations.Key Facts
- Chloe Moffat worked as a personal assistant at the UK Treasury for nearly three years.
- She was facing a disciplinary meeting about an anonymous allegation of sharing confidential information.
- During the meeting, Moffat was distressed and was not allowed to have a friend or union representative present.
- She was not warned about the meeting’s subject in advance and was told her job security was uncertain.
- Moffat killed herself the day after the meeting.
- Her mother asks the Treasury to assess mental health during disciplinary actions and inform employees of their rights early on.
- Treasury managers said they avoided making the meeting more formal to prevent stress, but this left Moffat feeling isolated.
- Friends reported Moffat feared she would lose her job and was deeply upset by the process.
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