Richie is taking her employer to court

itsarichmansworld · 19 July 2008 at 9:45AM

They tribunal claim has been accepted on the basis on the disability discrimnation act. But I want to settle and I know the company will want to too.

I know it costs them 10k just to go to tribunal plus any payout but the bad publicity is the major thing for them I know they gave 20k to one guy cause he threatened tribunal and his case isnt as strong as mine.

sammy115 · 19 July 2008 at 10:14AM

Why does it cost them 10K to take a case to a tribunal

sammy115 · 19 July 2008 at 10:17AM

If you go to tribunal you will get nowhere near £20k - despite publicity you do not get massive payouts. Its the settlements prior to going to tribunal that can be big.

Therefore you cannot really ask what you would be awarded, but what you should ask for as a settlement. WHy not ask for £20k like the other chap got. I wish I'd got that for my twelve months of hell!

itsarichmansworld · 19 July 2008 at 2:21PM

The employ big fancy lawyers I have the company guide to dealing with these case.

I want to settle now dont want the stress of tribunal so should I ask for 20k all they can do is knock me down?

spud30 · 19 July 2008 at 2:59PM

itsarichmansworld wrote: »

I know it costs them 10k just to go to tribunal plus any payout but the bad publicity is the major thing for them I know they gave 20k to one guy cause he threatened tribunal and his case isnt as strong as mine.

In view of this, I think I'd start higher, maybe 30 or 40k and accept they could knock you down a bit

Good luck Rich

itsarichmansworld · 5 August 2008 at 4:37PM

Hi Guys Quick update

Today is the last day my ex company can respond to the tribunal they have til midnight tonight.

I called the tribunals service and so far they have recieved nothing so I may get a default judgement
I'm so nervous and to be honest having a awful week so i could do with some good news.

My grievance which the company took up after I started my tribunal proceedings the judgement will be given friday from the company! Only been waiting 3 weeks already!

Fingers crossed!