Dismissed by my Employer

Caroline_a

Did you put in a grievance/complaint at the time for these incidents? Otherwise it may look like you are looking around for reasons to claim unfair dismissal at this time.

Uncertain

OP - This is a horrible story and you have every right to feel aggrieved.

If you have proof to back up most or all of of what you state then there solid grounds unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and possibly personal injury claims.

If you are successful with the latter two there there is the potential for substantial damages.

Are you getting proper legal advice on all this? This goes far further than a simple unfair dismissal claim and need to be properly handled.

robpw2

ceridwen wrote: »

Ah - I see. What you are seeing is that "my face doesnt fit - because they dont like me. The reason they dont like me is I'm gay".

I understand then why they might not be treating you in the same way then as they would treat others with the exact same circumstances (ie down to someone's personal prejudices).

However - I have the feeling that the Sex Discrimination Act just refers to what sex one is, rather than to one's sexual orientation???

I expect someone will soon come along and confirm how wide-ranging this Act is - or if there is some other Act that forbids discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.

EDIT: The comments you make about bullying you have experienced - well..its obvious that was of an "anti gay" nature. Hmm....well there is some law somewhere about bullying at work - so I guess that is the relevant law you need to bring up here?

It is understandable that a company would try and sack someone for so much sick leave (though I sympathise with anyone in this position obviously). You certainly sound pretty ill to me from what you say. They should have followed the proper process though and they should not bully you (whether on grounds of sexual orientation or anything else).

Personally - I would pursue them legally for not following that proper process and it might be as well to bring in any proof you have of that bullying.

equalities act 2010
Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003.