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xapprenticex wrote: »And I believe all war should end and we should all get along.
Start looking for something else.
I already am, your approach on the forum is errrr interesting.0 -
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A number of people have given the same basic answer which is that they can get rid of you at the drop of a hat when you have less than 2 years employment with them. The fact that you don't seem to like that answer doesn't change the fact that it's true. Learn to choose your battles - like one's you have at least a snowball's chance in Hell of winning.0
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Does the disciplinary procedure form part of your contract of employment? If it does (sometimes the case) then yes, they do have to follow it (or possibly 'they do have to follow it following successful completion of probation') depending, once again, on the contract. If not, then my understanding is that the employer can do pretty much anything they like (which is not discriminatory on a protected characteristic) with no comeback. Stinks, doesn't it?Ex board guide. Signature now changed (if you know, you know).0
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jobbingmusician wrote: »Does the disciplinary procedure form part of your contract of employment? If it does (sometimes the case) then yes, they do have to follow it (or possibly 'they do have to follow it following successful completion of probation') depending, once again, on the contract. If not, then my understanding is that the employer can do pretty much anything they like (which is not discriminatory on a protected characteristic) with no comeback. Stinks, doesn't it?
Yes if the procedures are contractual and they didn't follow them, then I suppose potentially you could try to bring a claim for wrongful dismissal. If they paid your notice your chance of winning anything is very small, as you'd have to show that you lost earnings because the process wasn't followed. You'd be free of any restrictive covenants though, if you were found to be wrongfully dismissed.“I could see that, if not actually disgruntled, he was far from being gruntled.” - P.G. Wodehouse0 -
Even if they fail to follow procedure it's just a breach of contract, not unfair dismissal - less than two years service you cannot use an employment tribunal except for limited cases such as unlawful dismissal.
Basically if they want you out, you could have your notice that day0 -
If it was me, I would ask for a structured performance improvement plan with clear SMART objectives and extensive coaching from your manager.
Unless you hate it, in which case, jump before you're pushed!
~Jay~0
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