Submit grievance before unfair dismissal?

Emmia

marmage said:

Emmia, would he have a right to appeal if that's the case, or are you saying the company can literally do whatever they want, right or wrong

What are you/your friend hoping to achieve with the appeal and/or a counter claim?

Uriziel

OP if a company is treating you like this you should just leave and find something else. You will not be happy there even if this ends and they will continue trying to mistreat you to get you to leave.

Undervalued

marmage said:

Emmia, would he have a right to appeal if that's the case, or are you saying the company can literally do whatever they want, right or wrong

With less than two years service this is largely a moot point. Despite ACAS guidelines (statutory procedures were abolished many years ago) a more relevant question would be "What useful redress could I / he get if this doesn't happen"). 

Short answer - none!