Unfair dismissal?

Uncertain

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

CAB adviser.

How many tribunals have you come across where an employee has successfully won any compensation for wrongful dismissal?

Out of how many that have been taken up by a solicitor?

Out of how many that you tell the above to?

Is this your way of saying you were wrong and apologise?

Just to clarify, a WRONGFUL dismissal claim (in this context) would be vaild if the employer has not honoured some part of the contract. Unlike UNFAIR dismissal there is no qualifying period.

anamenottaken

caz246 wrote: »

After visiting for a long weekend he got snowed in and couldn't travel home therefore had to take an unplanned week off work

He kept his boss informed of the conditions daily (he only had to look on the news!) and sent photos and videos via email to prove how bad it was. Apparently his boss did not look at any of these.

How does he know he kept his boss informed? Surely he was not relying solely on sending emails? These may not be read - because of filters on the email account, because it was coming from an unrecognised email address, because the recipient was off sick with a broken leg or because of some other reason.

So when he phoned his boss on his first day of absence, what did the boss say?

Sambucus_Nigra

Uncertain wrote: »

Is this your way of saying you were wrong and apologise?

Just to clarify, a WRONGFUL dismissal claim (in this context) would be vaild if the employer has not honoured some part of the contract. Unlike UNFAIR dismissal there is no qualifying period.

No - absolutely not!

The question still stands; I'd love to know...

Uncertain

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

No - absolutely not!

The question still stands; I'd love to know...

Well I imagine most straightforward contractual claims are settled. After all if it says something in a contract and it is not honoured there is seldom a lot to defend.

For example, a contract may offer more than the statutory minimum notice. Well, either is has been paid or it hasn't.

Either way, earlier on you were trying to insist there was a qualifying period which there is not.

caz246

anamenottaken wrote: »

How does he know he kept his boss informed? Surely he was not relying solely on sending emails? These may not be read - because of filters on the email account, because it was coming from an unrecognised email address, because the recipient was off sick with a broken leg or because of some other reason.

So when he phoned his boss on his first day of absence, what did the boss say?

He spoke to his boss daily by telephone. He said to keep him informed, which he did. His car was completely snowed in and all trains from my area were suspended, taxis were off most days and buses were not serving the area I live as the roads were so bad. The day he was due to go home after the snow had died down slightly we got even more! Unless you live in an area that experienced this adverse weather it is difficult to describe just how bad it was. The police advised via the news NOT to travel unless absolutely necessary. At the end of the day the safety of my bf came first and we stick by that. He didn't just sit back and not bother his backside trying to get home (it was taking me 4 hours to get into work on the days I was able to travel and it usually takes 45 minutes). I have been awareded special leave for the days I tried and failed to get to work. And trust me you don't get that easily in my workplace!

To the poster who mentioned my bf moving to live near me. This is the plan as he is currently searching for work as we are expecting our first child.
It's not even about the money he could claim, it's mainly him being sacked and not getting a reference from his last employer when applying for a new job that I'm worrying about. Fortunatley he has secured an interview this week so fingers crossed it goes well and that the employer understands when he explains what happens as he is going to be honest about it.

Thank you to everyone for all your advice, it will be taken on board.