Is this discrimination?

thanku1

I complained to my HR manger about something my line manger did/said.

wantsajob

I fail to see where the discrimination is. Managers will generally side with line managers, and line manager probably denied the accusation. No apparent involvement of disability, gender, age, sexuality etc so far as I can see?!

Sadly you probably just got yourself earmarked as a complainer and if you make more complaints face problems with continued employment. That's the reality of the workplace, carp as it is.

Try get what they say recorded next time so it is indisputable and line manager can't say they did not say that. Even then it will still probably work more against you.

hcb42

discrimination on what lawful grounds exactly?

Moaning achieves nothing.

Sambucus_Nigra

A complaint, or a grievance?

What did the manager actually say/do

The HR manager is there for the company not for you - incidentally - so don't be surprised by their approach.

SarEl

Based on what you have said - no.

LittleVoice

Discrimination on the grounds that you are you and not someone else?

Even if it were discrimination, being discriminating is not illegal by the way unless it is on the grounds of race, gender, religion, disability, and so on as enshrined in law.

thanku1

Thanks you guys.

I want to approach this matter with open mind that is why I took your opinion and greatly appreciated it.

I felt Discriminated against on the grounds that that I have been earmarked as an employee company wants to exit but I take your point on board perhaps I am too much deeply involved in it to look at it objectively.

wantsajob

If the behaviour is intended to make you leave your job it might be considered constructive dismissal. However, proving constructive dismissal at an employment tribunal is notoriously difficult.

thanku1

I agree with what you are saying

I feel I have very good case of constructive dismissal but to proceed with it you have to resigned and I don't think it is clever thing to do.

So I am looking at alternatives ways to seek help and hoping I can bring the case for harassment and discrimination .

wantsajob wrote: »

If the behaviour is intended to make you leave your job it might be considered constructive dismissal. However, proving constructive dismissal at an employment tribunal is notoriously difficult.

Sambucus_Nigra

Have you actually put a grievance in?

macalacka

There is no discrimination based on your "feelings" that you feel they want you to leave! It does surprise me that employee's think they can shout the old "I'm bullied, I'm discrimiated against" card as and when things do not go their way.

Before you can make any claim WHATSOEVER you have to use your Company's internal procedures. You need evidence.....hard core evidence, not wishy washy "feelings" or they will not be able to act upon anything.

As an HR person, and as an employee myself [people always forget this!] I'd advise you to talk to your manager about your concerns first telling them how their comments made you feel. Going for constructive dismissal based on one conversation isn't particularly strong.