Making an allegation of bullying.

sangie595

Les79 wrote: »

I like the rest of your post, except for this.

A basic definition of "libel" is:

"a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation."

Not convinced that holding an "opinion" which is based around factual information constitutes being libelous, but without evidence to back up your opinion it could lead to libel claims.

One possible avenue for OP would be to explore the concept of constructive dismissal - OP's post does suggest they've effectively had a complaint mis-handled and has felt that the only option was to resign immediately. I'm no expert on the subject by any means, but contacting ACAS could well be a good shout to see if OP potentially qualifies for this. It won't lead to much (I don't think), but it would go some way to providing you with some recompense.

"Opinion" is a potential defence against defamation. However, it does depend on the circumstances; what is said and how it is said. However, a better "defence" is that nobody "ordinary" is going to sue anyone for defamation! It's just too costly!

But constructive unfair dismissal is nigh on impossible to win, and not liking the outcome of a complaint really doesn't go anywhere near cutting it. You need to complete the formal grievance procedure in full - including all appeals - and even that doesn't mean you'd have a good claim, as there must still be a serious enough situation to substantiate giving up your job. A bullying incident (one, and that's assuming it actually was bullying) being an aggravating factor (in other words, not the only reason) simply isn't cause for resigning.

All that said, frankly, I wouldn't bother writing to the employer. Sour grapes from an ex employee seldom gets listened to - and that's how it will be viewed, whatever the truth of the situation. If you want to make a stand, you make it at the time and whilst in the job- not afterwards. Complaints once you have left are pointless.

happyandcontented

Did you not have an exit interview? If so, then that would have been the time to have raised the issue.

sangie595

Hmm. When did you "recently" quit your job? Is that the job you left several months ago? And this "slanderous" bully - are they like you, or worse than you? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5771772

It seems that you can hand it out, but can't take it?

shortcrust

sangie595 wrote: »

Hmm. When did you "recently" quit your job? Is that the job you left several months ago? And this "slanderous" bully - are they like you, or worse than you? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5771772

It seems that you can hand it out, but can't take it?

Crikey. That's an illuminating link.

Makes the discussion rather moot. The employer will presumably already know the score with the OP and any letter will simply go in the bin.