I need some advice from you all please?

System

Hi Lynz

I have lost track over the last few months with your circumstances and read your summary at the top of this thread. Cor blimey luv you are really up against it aren't you - yet you still find time to dole out advice - not only on this board but other boards as well - big thank you. I cant offer much help except that many many years ago I used to work in a benefit office and your NI contributions do count - they did then and do now. I'm in the forces and my income had no bearing on 'mi wifes entitlement to benefit when she applied it was here NI contributions entirely over the previous 2 years. Have you tried an ombudsman? Longshot and dont really know if they can help - try this link http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/. Well done Mrs Sparkle for the offer of storage - these boards are great arent they. If I bumped into you in the street I wouldnt bat any eyelid yet on here people want to help so much - if I could I would. Good luck and I will do some research myself for you to see what is out there. Can Martin help??

RibenaBerry_2

I totally understand tobedifferent's advice, but I would urge a bit of caution before you go outside the company and the union. If the council feels that it's relationship with you has become untenable, they might move into 'manage you out' mode. Whilst that's probably unlawful and you might well get compensation, it's not the same as having a job. Even if you want to leave, it's easier to leave from an existing role than find a position from unemployed (a sad truth). I'd make as much noise as possible within HR and the union, but would personally steer clear of MPs etc.

In relation to your question, yes, they could probably fire you for working elsewhere, although it does depend whether your employment contract lets you. However, if you had another job to go to (not a temp one) presumably you wouldn't much care because you'd resign before they could do anything?

LookingAhead

Crikey Lynz. Can't offer anything expert and it looks like you have a heck of a lot of constructive advice here.

But had to post to say I hope you get things sorted one way or t'other soon. You must be bouncing off the walls.

Good luck mate. x

Verbatim

Nothing more constructive to add Lynz but I hope you're feeling OK.