Employer changed reason for dismissal after fact

Little_Missy

Hi all,

I have been attempting to post this within 'Employment, Jobseeking & Training', but the link will not open for some reason........sorry for having to post it here, but hoping somebody might be able to help.

A friend of mine was dismissed, in writing without notice, after 6 months employment; the reason given was that he was not suitable for a long term position within the company. He and his employer subsequently fell out and his employer then wrote to him, following his dismissal, alleging that he had done various things that he should not have prior to being dismissed. His employer is now attempting to say that he was dismissed for gross misconduct, but the letter that was initially sent to him advising that he was dismissed simply said that he was not suitable for a long term position.

My friend is owed outstanding wages and intends to take the matter to the Employment Tribunal. Will the Tribunal deal with the matter of the changed reasons for dismissal? If the Tribunal will not deal with the issue (perhaps due to his short service?), will the Civil Courts deal with it?

He is very concerned that his former employer may advise any future prospective employer that he was dismissed for gross misconduct and this is completely untrue.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.