Seemingly major problem at work...

Is taking legal action against your employer at 19 a good thing?

I was under the impression that this kind of thing would then be a black spot on your record for a long time regardless of whether you win or not
 
Affliction said:
I'd rather resign and seek legal advice, than refuse to resign and be given the boot with a mark on my record, to be fair.
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I'm not sure you'll have much of a case if you voluntarily hand in your notice, though you might be able to claim constructive dismisal. How long do you have to give them an answer? Tell them you need some time to seak leagal advice, call the CAB asap.

Out of intrest, what "mark" are they going to place on your record?
 
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So basically you have been pushed by SLT out of your job for being inocent of the original accusation, take legal advice on this matter as this is not acceptable!
 
I assume you used your time off up to this stage to join a union as suggested in the beginning so what have they suggested ? Based exclusively on what you say that is immoral and legally very questionable and plays into text book constructive dismissal from what you've said as we've been saying from the beginning you need to get to the CAB, join the union and then get professional advice.

Whatever you do you can not afford to let this go as any school that thinks this is an appropriate way to treat an employee needs to be told otherwise.
 
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Robbie G said:
More to this story than meets the eye...
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Exactly what im thinking as well...theres nore to this story than meets the eye...the school must know what kind of crap they are going to get themselves into if they force you out and you take legal action...also aided with the fact that they knew you were friendly with some of the students ie saying hi etc.

Seriously theres more to this than meets the eye...if there isnt then why the hell are you on here and not onto a lawyer or getting some sort of legal aid.

I do hope that what your saying is correct and that you win your job back.
 
slylittlefox said:
And now you want to wait until after you've resigned?
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WRONG
If you do have a case for constructive dismissal, and you think you can show it was unfair or wrongful, ideally you should then leave your job immediately. Otherwise the employer may argue that, by staying, you have accepted the conduct or treatment.

Also, avoid 'jumping the gun' or resigning before the actual breach of contract occurs. Your employer could then claim there has been no dismissal.
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To be fair, he's 19. It's probably his first job or full-time employment.


Nevertheless, you should've acted on the advice given in this thread.
 
Get legal advice and take them to the cleaners. This is disgusting behaviour by the school. No doubt it is being pushed by some pen pushing school committee parent.
 
This sounds very strange. If this were me I'd be raising all kinds of hell just to get my name cleared. Legal advice, lawyers, unions, you name it.
 
I've been reading the thread over the past couple of days and my reaction so far is this: Give the guy a break! He's obviously been through a traumatic experience, he doesn't need to be told what he should have done - just some support and advice on how to move forward.

I feel for you Affliction, you've been dealt a really bum hand. I hope that you are able to get the advice you need and to bring this horrible chapter to a close. My advice is to take some time to calm down, talk it through with your family and get some legal advice.
 
I would note everything down from the start of the week, every detail, from dates, who you spoke to, and what you been told and also get what they are saying in terms of the resignation in WRITING, then with all that in hand seek legal advice.

Step away from the forum now, and do the above.
 
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