Recent content by matt.griffin

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    Dismissed for raising a grievance - discrimination?

    Karl, My reference to the ERA was because the OP had not received a written statement of particulars detailing the hours worked, annual leave entitlement etc. My reference to wrongful dismissal was because the employer had not given the proper notice, or followed the ACAS guidelines, which...
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    Expenses and benefits: items for disabled employees

    I agree with Carl but it might be worth posting this in the Accounts & Finance forum to get the opinion of an accountant, if you haven't already. Regards, Matt
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    Dismissed for raising a grievance - discrimination?

    Hi Carl, Thank you for your comment, which I have taken on board; however, I stand by my comments. As I said, I am aware an unfair dismissal claim is a tall order, and although my argument might not be accepted by an ET, and therefore is not terribly practical advice, I don't think my argument...
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    Rsigned Today

    Hi SD, as you don't have a written contract, and presumably no written statement of employment particulars, you are only required to give 1 week's notice.
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    Sacking someone without contract after 2 years

    A contract of employment is created as soon as you make an offer of employment, and that offer is accepted. The contract does not need to be in writing; however, employees have a statutory right to receive a written statement of employment particulars. In most cases they should receive this...
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    Redundancy & holiday owed to the company

    Cyndy is correct - your employee is entitled to a notice period of at least one week (unless the contract of employment specifies more). You can agree with your employee for them to leave immediately but you will have to pay them in lieu of notice, i.e. pay them what they would have earned had...
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    Dismissed for raising a grievance - discrimination?

    Hi Cyndy, Perhaps I shouldn't have been so assured with my previous post; however, in my opinion the OP has effectively raised a grievance in relation to what can be described as unhealthy work practises, i.e. workplace bullying (psychological violence as some have described it), and which...
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    Dismissed for raising a grievance - discrimination?

    I quite agree, The Byre, and people simply moving on and not standing up for their rights is what makes these kinds of employer think their behaviour is acceptable. Regards, Matt
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    Dismissed for raising a grievance - discrimination?

    One could argue the dismissal was a result of the OP's resignation letter, in which she highlighted the unsatisfactory working conditions, which directly (and solely) contributed to her resignation. This is tantamount to a grievance letter, as per the EAT's ruling in Shergold v Fieldway Medical...
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    Same job, different locations, different pay

    The above post is correct; regional differences in pay are legal. These differences are usually in response to labour market trends, costs of living etc. Regards, Matt
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    Dismissed for raising a grievance - discrimination?

    Hi Lookingforhelp, Based solely on the information contained in your post I would suggest you could bring a claim of unfair dismissal against your former employer. There are a few issues here: Firstly, your former employer cannot simply dismiss you A) without a good reason, and B) without...
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    VAT Exemption

    Hello all, We are a small training company in its second year of trading and we have just reached the threshold for registering for VAT. The only service that we provide is education and training that is funded by the government. There is no exchange of money between us and our customers as...
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