startagain, Starts Again....... Again

startagain_2

Aesop wrote: »

Please contact ACAS for more advice
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/EmploymentContractsAndConditions/DG_10027905

Thanks to you all, you are so sweet.

I have rung ACAS but I knew what the answers were already as I studied employment law as part of an Office Administration course.

They do not have to provide ANYTHING in writing except for a Statement of Particulars which should be given after 2 months of employment. That sets out terms and conditions of my employment. Even contracts can be verbal. However, they do owe me notice and outstanding holiday pay. I also have a Right to Appeal which is basically a letter stating why I think the decision was unfair. But there are no forms of redress. You have to be employed for a year before you can seek Unfair Dismissal. I do think that this was a factor in me being fired.
The other girl has been there over a year, and has just announced she is pregnant, so it would have been a real can of worms it they had done anything to her I feel.
I do think that a more modern, well run company would have treated it as a grievance and any neccessary warnings issued with a general "sort yourselves out" message. They have just taken the easiest and quickest way out in my opinion.
I don't want you all to dwell on this. It is just a stark reminder that it can be one step forward and two back for many of us. Life is never easy, is it?
Hugs
SA

Aesop

SA, in a funny way, you have taken this positively, if that makes sense? There's something better out there for you. I feel it. We just need to find it. I'm here hun, if you need me x

savingwannabe

I hope you are having a good day with the ducks and doggie. It is beautiful but v cold out there. Just back from CBT - last appointment with psychologist who seems to think we will meet again. Yikes. Hopefully not for a looooong time i feel ok. I am working till late but will be on after 9,30pm. Please do happy things bake something as a treat - cake, scones biscuits, if poss meet up with a friend, go for a walk, watch the tv. Bless you.

donotpassgo_2

So sorry startagain, I have been following your wonderful progress and now this. As you say our journeys seem to be one step forward two back, you are such a great person SA, I'm sure as others have said already a much better door is opening for you.
Hopefully this will cheer you up from your posts I thought you were a lot younger..........not that you're old.......oops start digging:o

savingwannabe

Donotpassgo, do stay, if you are a bloke, you can marry startagain and we can go to the wedding and eat cake. (Tee hee) off i go, I am so late so many nice people on this site i keep posting.

Aesop

SW! stop marrying everyone on mse! otherwise you will have to become an internet marriage person. someone who marries people on the internet....LOL :rotfl:

donotpassgo_2

savingwannabe wrote: »

Donotpassgo, do stay, if you are a bloke, you can marry startagain and we can go to the wedding and eat cake. (Tee hee) off i go, I am so late so many nice people on this site i keep posting.

Sorry I'm married and a person of the womanly gender but can we still have cake?;)

startagain_2

Hi everyone, especially the new posters, many thanks for looking and being nice to me

I have just got back from the Jobcentre. It is a 30 mile round trip and I have to go back TOMORROW to sign on. :mad: This happened to me last time as well, I just don't get it. I can't believe they can't change the system so that you go for the initial interview, sign on, and then go back in a fortnight. If there are any discrepancies in the claim or they need futher info, by all means call the claimant back in, but if it is straightforward why am I making this journey 2 days in a row?

I have become more philosophical about the firing - I didn't particularly enjoy it there, it was so old fashioned. I may be ancient but I am not an old fogey so I suppose it was for the best. Another blip in my long blipping history.

I have just got to work out my finances on paper to make sure that i get through the next couple of weeks before the JSA comes through. Too easy to spend a bit more one day and then not have enough to get through the fortnight.

It isn't the end of the world, it just felt like it briefly. I have a lovely comfy flat, my little dog and relatively sound in mind and body. That is a great deal more than many poor unfortunate people and I must remember that.

I really do appreciate all of your support. Thanks to you all.

SA

savingwannabe

Gosh 30 mile trip. Crumbs. I finish work at 9.30 tonight. Let's all eat cake then!

startagain_2

I shall be watching Kidnap and Ransom, or whatever it's called. You can eat my slice, sw. I think I might have an egg and bacon sandwich with brown sauce for my tea. More comfort food.

SA