thanks for all the kind words,its very comforting!.My advisors are still trying to get him to see sense and get a amicable outcome,but its pure arrogance on his behalf!.I need closure on this as its very distressing! there has been a series of steps e.g. asking to be heard under grievance procedure,asking for health and safety statements,right of appeal, asking for terms and conditions,but they just keep saying that they don't recognize my reps who I have said I want to represent me in this case and refuse to furnish any documentation sought?I dont like saying this but i am a solicitor and really feel u have a good case but u MUST go an see a solicitor to make that first step is essential.. Time is of the essence Make ur appointment first thing monday morning! They will need time to lodge youur papers gather info send letters to the other side will probably be the first step Go on -you owe it to yourself to stand up to these bullys
I need closure on this as its very distressing!
Galaxyman,
I understand that you are upset, but you should not leave that hinder you in getting legal representation.
It would seem that you need to abandon the 'advisors' route (as it is not working) and get a solicitor.
It may well be that your employer is being completely obstructive: so be it. You do not have any way of changing what he does or how he is reacting to this situation.
But you DO have the ability to get a solicitor involved, and from what people have posted here, it seems that although your current position is dreadful, you have legal redress.
Talk to your friends about how bad you feel about how you are being treated, but engage a solicitor to do the necessary legal work, as the fact you're feeling bad and hard done by isn't progressing your case at all. You are unable to be objective in this, as it's very personal. A solicitor would act as your advocate, and give objective advise, and could deal with your ex-employer on your behalf
Best of luck (and get a solicitor as soon as you can!!!!!!)
Nicola
PS what is making you not get a solicitor, given that you appear to have a good case? Are you concerned about how much is would cost, or that you might upset your old employer, or is it something else?
Just one more thing ...
As part of my settlement I insisted on a glowing written reference (which I wrote myself based on my performance reviews and input from co-workers). As it turns out, I never needed it but it gave me peace of mind as I had no reason to trust that I would be given a fair reference.
Document everything. Write down everything that is done and said, when it happened, who was there, how it made you feel, what the outcome was. Get anything you can from work - emails, diaries, copies performance reviews. My co-workers were a great help to me in this regard.
A little update on this people,they have sent me my p45 with my 8 weeks notice pay and says that I can to appeal which is my perogative but he won't still recognize my representatives and won't be answering any requests for documentation relating to my employment? he says I'm sure your legal reps can deal with issues raised by my representatives?
Does he have a right to do this???
Hi all, Have an appointment with employment solicitor this week with a view to taking unfair dismissal case and a bullying case.I will let you know how it goes.don't know wether its a high court issue to make it speedier?