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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

Anyone got any tips or advice they can offer when taking an employer to tribunal?

I have a hearing for the 1st October! I am currently putting together a list of documents as evidence.

I am taking my ex employer for unfair/constructive dismissal.

I am representing myself. I did consult an employment solicitor through my redundancy but feel he let me down somewhat in coming to a settlement afterwards and have now had to go down the tribunal route.

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By *ucsparkMan
over a year ago

dudley


"Anyone got any tips or advice they can offer when taking an employer to tribunal?

I have a hearing for the 1st October! I am currently putting together a list of documents as evidence.

I am taking my ex employer for unfair/constructive dismissal.

You hear it loads CAB are really useful

I am representing myself. I did consult an employment solicitor through my redundancy but feel he let me down somewhat in coming to a settlement afterwards and have now had to go down the tribunal route."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't got a clue but good on you and I wish you luck hun. Xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you been in touch with ACAS? Look on their website... That's what they are there for... Ring the advice line in morning...

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

Thanks, I already have an ACAS conciliator assigned to me, in fact I need to chase her up to find out if my employer has responded! However they are a mediation service not really an advice service as such x

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

as others have said ACAS website is good, CAB can (in my opinion) be varied in their service but generally good.

I have some knowledge depending on what the dismissal was over but mu procedures knowledge is quite good if you want to PM me x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cant give advice as never had to do this but good luck and I hope it goes in your favour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have some experience of tribunals, pm me and I will see what I can do for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

you are entitled to 30mins free advice... Yellow pages... Employment lawyer...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always be prepared to stick by your guns, be prepared for them to play dirty and be realistic with a figure.

Happy for you to PM me if you would like to discuss further.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Make sure you have all your notes with you, and if you get a bit overwhelmed or feel intimidated, ask for a break and catch your breath.

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

Oh thanks everyone, Will PM those that have offered thanks x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yea CAB would be a good help. Worth speaking to them and see what they say.

Good Luck K xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

While at uni my son represented someone through a scheme run by the uni helped get her 9k if you have a local uni with a law dept try them He was studying law btw

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"While at uni my son represented someone through a scheme run by the uni helped get her 9k if you have a local uni with a law dept try them He was studying law btw

Good luck"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't waste your time or effort, no money will compensate for the health problems bought on by stress, be bigger, they obviously don't want you, take the hint, let go and move on, life is much too short and time is the most precious gift you have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I represented myself some years ago and was sucsessful be happy to try an help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh and on a logical note, you will make yourself unemployable if it , comes out at inter_iews, so you lose not gain, I know its wrong, but its the way of the world,

Hopefully you have a business idea, because that will be your future, in fact it is now, so go for it, in 12 months time you will look back and realise why things happened and be happy they did, because it releases you.

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington


"Oh and on a logical note, you will make yourself unemployable if it , comes out at inter_iews, so you lose not gain, I know its wrong, but its the way of the world,

Hopefully you have a business idea, because that will be your future, in fact it is now, so go for it, in 12 months time you will look back and realise why things happened and be happy they did, because it releases you."

I hear what you are saying, however I am now self employed, I have watched this man single out and victimise all the good people in his company and I watched them all leave. It is not about the money, its called standing up and showing him he can't treat people the way he does!

I have no intention of ever being employed by someone else again. And I do also have a business idea and am already acting on it.

The man was threatened by me, as he had lost respect from all his staff, they came to me with their issues instead of him! He came up with bogus reasons as to make me redundant, all of which I proved wrong and will at tribunal. But as usual he did not listen to good advice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah, its not about the money, at leastthats sensible, the other reasons are a complete waste of time, he is a loser and will eventually reap what he sows, learn from the past, but please remember you cant fix a broken cup, it will never hold hot water again, why cause yourself work, stress and hassle, he will never change, and your not the caped crusader, I realise you are a little stubborn, a bit like a dog with a bone, that's great, but use all your energy to move on, make money, and build a business where you can help others,

I understand the sense of injustice, but as you say its happened before and will happen again

.One thing I have learnt after helping and reading people for 35 years is

Life, it goes on.

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By *he devil wears pradaWoman
over a year ago

gosport ish


"Oh and on a logical note, you will make yourself unemployable if it , comes out at inter_iews, so you lose not gain, I know its wrong, but its the way of the world,

Hopefully you have a business idea, because that will be your future, in fact it is now, so go for it, in 12 months time you will look back and realise why things happened and be happy they did, because it releases you.

I hear what you are saying, however I am now self employed, I have watched this man single out and victimise all the good people in his company and I watched them all leave. It is not about the money, its called standing up and showing him he can't treat people the way he does!

I have no intention of ever being employed by someone else again. And I do also have a business idea and am already acting on it.

The man was threatened by me, as he had lost respect from all his staff, they came to me with their issues instead of him! He came up with bogus reasons as to make me redundant, all of which I proved wrong and will at tribunal. But as usual he did not listen to good advice."
no body makes themselves unemployable by standing up for themselves! It shows the little people won't be walked over. It took me three years, no stress at all. My solicitor and union dealt with it all and I walked away with 15k. It's not about the money, it's about making a stand! My current employer at inter_iew asked me, I was very honest with them, they gave me nothing but total support.

Good luck

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington


"Ah, its not about the money, at leastthats sensible, the other reasons are a complete waste of time, he is a loser and will eventually reap what he sows, learn from the past, but please remember you cant fix a broken cup, it will never hold hot water again, why cause yourself work, stress and hassle, he will never change, and your not the caped crusader, I realise you are a little stubborn, a bit like a dog with a bone, that's great, but use all your energy to move on, make money, and build a business where you can help others,

I understand the sense of injustice, but as you say its happened before and will happen again

.One thing I have learnt after helping and reading people for 35 years is

Life, it goes on."

Well thank you for your opinion, but as you have pointed out I am a little stubborn. Your _iew that my other reasons are a waste of time, is your _iew and not mine. I am not trying to fix him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I hear what you are saying, however I am now self employed, I have watched this man single out and victimise all the good people in his company and I watched them all leave. It is not about the money, its called standing up and showing him he can't treat people the way he does!

I have no intention of ever being employed by someone else again. And I do also have a business idea and am already acting on it.

The man was threatened by me, as he had lost respect from all his staff, they came to me with their issues instead of him! He came up with bogus reasons as to make me redundant, all of which I proved wrong and will at tribunal. But as usual he did not listen to good advice."

As you are now self employed...are you a member of the Federation of Small Businesses? They have free legal advice for all their members. It is worth trying them for help. Message me for more information abot the FSB, and good luck.

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington


"Oh and on a logical note, you will make yourself unemployable if it , comes out at inter_iews, so you lose not gain, I know its wrong, but its the way of the world,

Hopefully you have a business idea, because that will be your future, in fact it is now, so go for it, in 12 months time you will look back and realise why things happened and be happy they did, because it releases you.

I hear what you are saying, however I am now self employed, I have watched this man single out and victimise all the good people in his company and I watched them all leave. It is not about the money, its called standing up and showing him he can't treat people the way he does!

I have no intention of ever being employed by someone else again. And I do also have a business idea and am already acting on it.

The man was threatened by me, as he had lost respect from all his staff, they came to me with their issues instead of him! He came up with bogus reasons as to make me redundant, all of which I proved wrong and will at tribunal. But as usual he did not listen to good advice.no body makes themselves unemployable by standing up for themselves! It shows the little people won't be walked over. It took me three years, no stress at all. My solicitor and union dealt with it all and I walked away with 15k. It's not about the money, it's about making a stand! My current employer at inter_iew asked me, I was very honest with them, they gave me nothing but total support.

Good luck "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wish you all the best in this, I work for a company that walks all over its employes at the moment one of my friends is being persecuted by the owner/director of the company simply because he is gay, even to the point that he told him not to use the same toilet as him, I over herd my manager barging that he got rid of one of my team but it was regrettable that he had to get rid of the other one but he was just collateral damage while laughing, I also know that there is a plan to get rid of me, however I am waiting for that day to come cos I have a file half an inch thick of dodgy dealings, memos, and a diary of all the shit they have pulled, I also have on a memory stick a weekly updated list of customers, and drawings of every product that we produce, if I should get the sack I will not hesitate to bring the whole crooked temple down around their ears it's going to be biblical (Gerard butler quote lol ) I look thick and I act the clown, but I've been screwed over so many times I have to have that insurance

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Don't forget.

Getting a tribunal decision is just a step. Getting any money you're awarded is another matter.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck....hope it all goes well.

Just make sure you have everything clear. Stick to the facts and make sure you have all of your notes/statements and evidence with you from your disciplinary meetings and appeals with you.

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By *annGentMan
over a year ago

With a cracking _iew

As well as CAB, and Small Business federation, were you in a Union whilst you worked there, as they should be able to offer help ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't waste your time or effort, no money will compensate for the health problems bought on by stress, be bigger, they obviously don't want you, take the hint, let go and move on, life is much too short and time is the most precious gift you have. "

Sometimes you have to stand up and be counted, employers are getting away with allsorts! Best of luck sweetheart!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as lady said the other staff who had a grievance did the right thing and left, that is always the right thing to do, if u don't like it, move on, a couple of sayings spring to mind, no use crying over spilt milk, your flogging a dead horse,

I really do hop I am wrong, and you can fix what you see as an injustice, as everyone else says, Good luck.

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By *ock69er1Man
over a year ago

derby

were you a union member whil working there ?

Unions services are free..

Good luck

xMx

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over a year ago

derby

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington


"Always be prepared to stick by your guns, be prepared for them to play dirty and be realistic with a figure.

Happy for you to PM me if you would like to discuss further."

Thanks I have PM'd you a few days ago but you have not read my message x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Legal actions can be a minefield. It's like trying to do anything specialised without prior knowledge.

Would thoroughly advise you get what help you can. Therefore:

- Check your home Insurance the legal add on's

- Check any business groups you are a member of for the same thing

-Try the CAB

-Try a legal advice centre through Unis etc

- google pro bono lawyers

Best of luck x

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

Just a little update! I heard from ACAS today! It seems my ex employer has been in touch with them and asked if I will put forward a settlement figure! As he is using a solicitor to deal with it! I would imagine now they have seen all my evidence I want to use at tribunal, that they have advised him to settle! Fingers crossed! x

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As View said, good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ah, its not about the money, at leastthats sensible, the other reasons are a complete waste of time, he is a loser and will eventually reap what he sows, learn from the past, but please remember you cant fix a broken cup, it will never hold hot water again, why cause yourself work, stress and hassle, he will never change, and your not the caped crusader, I realise you are a little stubborn, a bit like a dog with a bone, that's great, but use all your energy to move on, make money, and build a business where you can help others,

I understand the sense of injustice, but as you say its happened before and will happen again

.One thing I have learnt after helping and reading people for 35 years is

Life, it goes on."

OP asked for constructive advice and help not to be belittled and told its s waste of time. She's doing a good thing for others as well as herself by standing up for what's right. Regardless of her next career move a tribunal doesn't need be disclosed at inter_iew and doesn't reelect of If right for job applied for

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Woohoo shows he knows he's unlikely to win. Check if u have legal cover on ur home insurance as not only would it give free advice pay solicitors also covers loss of earnings on top of settlement I know u said money's not the point but hey we all need bit extra £!

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington


"Woohoo shows he knows he's unlikely to win. Check if u have legal cover on ur home insurance as not only would it give free advice pay solicitors also covers loss of earnings on top of settlement I know u said money's not the point but hey we all need bit extra £! "

Thanks hun! Great advice xx

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

WOOHOOOOOO!!!! I WON!!! Kind of anyway! Feel like I have! Got him to agree today! He is settling out of court!!!

Feel like dancing and celebrating! Lol!! She says singing away to herself!!! And one more WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO xxx

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By *obbygggMan
over a year ago

Birmingham


"WOOHOOOOOO!!!! I WON!!! Kind of anyway! Feel like I have! Got him to agree today! He is settling out of court!!!

Feel like dancing and celebrating! Lol!! She says singing away to herself!!! And one more WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO xxx "
Bloody fantastic. Well done you cos I know it's a hard and stressful path you took. Best thread all day. Brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

congrats, a very emotional process

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester


"WOOHOOOOOO!!!! I WON!!! Kind of anyway! Feel like I have! Got him to agree today! He is settling out of court!!!

Feel like dancing and celebrating! Lol!! She says singing away to herself!!! And one more WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO xxx "

Good for you, we both settled out of court. Put it behind you, celebrate and onwards and upwards Xx

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over a year ago

staffs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good for you Lady. Well done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"WOOHOOOOOO!!!! I WON!!! Kind of anyway! Feel like I have! Got him to agree today! He is settling out of court!!!

Feel like dancing and celebrating! Lol!! She says singing away to herself!!! And one more WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO xxx "
it must feel like a huge weight had been lifted from your shoulders

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

It certainly does! One big weight gone x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Woohoooooo so happy for u!! Hope u have nice glass of wine to celebrate. Soo so so happy for u!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congratulations.

A similar thing happened to me a few years back, got a good employment solicitor and paid with house insurance legal cover.

sued the arse off them for wrongful dismissal, they tried to out bank me, thinking i would run out of money, got very rude awakening and were forced to settle on my terms out of court and included a binding non disclosure of termination, so they have to say was made redundant.

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By *adyA01 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

Thank you hun!! I am so very pleased and the wine is chilling x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone got any tips or advice they can offer when taking an employer to tribunal?

I have a hearing for the 1st October! I am currently putting together a list of documents as evidence.

I am taking my ex employer for unfair/constructive dismissal.

I am representing myself. I did consult an employment solicitor through my redundancy but feel he let me down somewhat in coming to a settlement afterwards and have now had to go down the tribunal route."

Stand your ground and don't back down!

Big companies always think they can do as they please.

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

Congratulations!

Enjoy something cold and fizzy to celebrate!

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