New Job suddenly let me go...Need Help.

MisterMan_2

MentalMinnie wrote: »

Probably just as we'll you aren't a business owner, given that its unlawful.

No, but I come from a family of small business owner, so I can see the other side of the coin. You worked there for a few days, why do you feel they should have any loyalty to you? Consider it from their perspective. They need someone for a short time, yet for a large portion of that time, your mind is likely to be pre-occupied.

And perhaps felt that you were dishonest about your situation by not informing them of these present, sad circumstances during your interviews - lying by omission.

After all, if they are going to be investing time and money in you as an employee, surely they have a right to know things that are going to stop you from performing to the best of your ability?

I hope everything works out for you in the end, but personally if this was me in your situation, I'd be more sympathetic to the employer - and I say this as somebody who has successfully taken a previous employer to tribunal.

MentalMinnie

The company and the agency knew from the start the situation with my mum. I was very open and honest about it.

flashnazia

MentalMinnie wrote: »

I've just spoke to a solicitor this morning, and they say I've got a case. There are additional details that I haven't included on the forum that have added weight to my claim. Going to think over what to do for a couple of days before taking action.

Will they represent you? Fees are coming in soon so be wary of that.

Also consider the emotional energy you will need. Going to tribunal is not an easy thing; you will be mentally and emotionally fighting the other side while trying to help your mum fight cancer. I'm not trying to put you off but highlighting what's involved.

Caroline_a

flashnazia wrote: »

Will they represent you? Fees are coming in soon so be wary of that.

Also consider the emotional energy you will need. Going to tribunal is not an easy thing; you will be mentally and emotionally fighting the other side while trying to help your mum fight cancer. I'm not trying to put you off but highlighting what's involved.

This.. I do have every sympathy for you, but I'm not sure what you hope to gain out of this. The best you can get is a few week's salary, the worst is possible months of worry, a large legal bill and still no job. I have been to a tribunal with an absolutely watertight case. It was stressful, and the company didn't capitulate until the day before the court case. Even then it took them several weeks to pay out what was duly owed.

If you have irrefutable proof that you were let go due to your mum being ill, as in written evidence, then by all means go for it. However I have a feeling that the recruiter and the manager will stick together, so it will be your word against theirs.

Additionally companies do not like employees who have been to a tribunal - it makes them nervous, so you will have to explain this to any potential new employer somehow. I've done it, it's difficult because you are passionate about it (I know I was), and the new company really don't care.

Do think very hard about this before you embark on what may be a very stressful, time-consuming, expensive wild goose chase. I wish you luck with whatever you choose to do, but remember that the lawyers who say you have a case are really only in it for the money...

Savvy_Sue

You might also find that, rightly or wrongly, the agency can't find you any more work if you go down this route.