Dismissed by job - unfair dismissal claim

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413x said:
Same boat.
I wonder how much "life cost" trying to pursue it would be.

Even now I'm thinking about this rather than applying for jobs.
How much mental load is this going to take?

I'm 50:50 on what to do which makes it so difficult. Genuinely 50:50.

Settlement is easier. But with the job market and way it is, pushing is more tempting.
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This is the question.

Whilst on the surface it sounds like something that you could pursue - maybe even just for a higher settlement if there is deemed they didn't follow process etc.

Is it worth the time and hassle and potential expense? Also it will take time, a lot of time..... most of these type of cases end up taking months and months just for paperwork to be disclosed/gathered etc

The fact your manager has been booted also won't help. That's just another frustration/time sink to get their side of things if they don't want to get involved etc
 
Uther said:
Not terrible. I'd probably just move on.
You did say you wanted more time off. :p
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Yeah this has certainly changed the other thread.

I'm also now looking for contracts and perm jobs. But with this significant development. It's definitely a time to persue contracts.

I'm so thankful I'm in a financially good place.

I'm stressing a bit over the settlement stuff but not about cash flow... Yet!
 
dlockers said:
ACAS is a waste of time. If they made you redundant you would be entitled to less.

Take the money and walk away. You said yourself this wasn't a job that was making you happy.
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Yeah I'm pretty close to this position now in my head. Just making sure I'm sure.

And yes. Acas haven't really helped. When they can't give advice it's not it the most useful in this situation.

I also thought that about redundancy too. It would be less.
 
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Forgive me for saying but it sounds like they messed up trying to get rid of you before the 2 year boundary.

So I think given they've not followed their process - you should be told if the termination was down to pip. It sounds like the boss messed up or was basically on pip/the way out and couldn't give a hoot.

Now -- if it's termination then a settlement seems odd but it seems like they're trying to throw money to make a liability go away. Their mess their problem. A convo with CB will give you all the info you need and a specialist.

If it's short term employee then you will simply have no rights.
 
It sucks and could have an argument for unfair dismissal but need to ask yourself is it worth all of the hassle? As others have said, the payout even if successful isn't likely to be huge given the scenario.

Sounds like a half baked settlement agreement they're offering. Personally I'd be looking to take the sum but would also negotiate an agreed reference
 
2 months salary for getting sacked... I mean... You should be thanking them... They could have just given you nothing.

Take the money and move on.
 
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