One for an employment law expert

thomaspassmore

Hi

Thanks for the help
Tom

Takeaway_Addict

when did you start working for them?

thomaspassmore

About 18 months ago

Takeaway_Addict

If you started after April 2012 then they can dismiss you for any reason that isn't discriminatory in the eyes of the law (ie because of your gender) or for standing up for statutory rights (ie NMW wage) and there is little you could do about it.

What is their notice period to you?

Takeaway_Addict

thomaspassmore wrote: »

But they cant sack me on the spot can they?
they'd have to give me notice right?
Which is 4 months for both me and them. I'm about a month into. My notice period.

Well they could sack you on the spot but you would most likely have a claim for wrongful dismissal which doesn't have the 2 year limit on it. It would cost you £1200 (some exemptions apply) to goto tribunal to be paid the notice period.

You could look at small claims court as well perhaps.

Personally I would suggest you go back and renegotiate the notice period.

4 months..wow, what do you do?

Takeaway_Addict

PS I am not an employment law expert, just someone with an interest in it.

If you want proper advice try redundacyforum.co.uk

thomaspassmore

Thanks
Don't plan on arguing with them.will work if i have to.just wanted to know my rights