FACING
A DISCIPLINARY?
REDUNDANT?
DISMISSED?
Would you like to have
your case independently assessed by an HR professional? An assessment
will help you to understand what you should do next.
Email admin@hrdiversity.co.uk
or Telephone 01793 338888 for details.
Workplace
bullying is unfortunately a fact of life for too many workers
in the UK. Unlike their playground equivalents work place bullies
and their supporters tend not to use physical abuse. Instead they
resort to long term psychological intimidation which can be just
as devastating for the person on the receiving end. Fortunately
for those being bullied help is at hand, for
one of the most distressing parts of being bullied is the feeling
that no one seems to care and there is nowhere to go for help.
Bullying in the workplace takes
many forms and it is important to remember that each incident may
seem unimportant in isolation but there is a cumulative effect which
builds into a much more serious situation.
Are you worried about your job
and your future income? UK Statistics produced this year by the
ILO (International Labour Organisation) show that 49,000 people
lost their jobs in the three months to November 2010. The total
number of people out of work came in at 2.498m. Whilst this was
down from the previous month, it was higher than the period June
to August 2010.
If you are facing redundancy or
dismissal or you are worried about money (such as outgoing costs
and living costs), we may be able to help. There is a whole host
of practical support and advice on this website. Additionally, on
the home page you will find a list of dispute resolution service
providers that may be able to help you.
If you have been recently released
(made redundant, dismissed, "let go"), and your employer
did not consult with you, inform you of your right to be accompanied
at the dismissal meeting, inform you of your statutory rights and
put the business case in writing - or fail to inform you of your
right to appeal - then you may have been dismissed unlawfully. You
really should seek professional advice within 3 months of the dismissal.
CYBER
BULLYING
Cyber-bullying is on the increase.
Cyber-bullying is a crime. If you are a target of Cyber-bullying,
or an anonymous blog, see our LAW page or seek professional support.
Remember, Bullies are Cowards!
SICK NOTE
From 6th April 2010
doctors and employees saw the introduction of a so called “fit
note” or “Statement of Fitness for
Work” as opposed to the old system of providing a
sick note, which simply states the reasons for a particular illness
together with its anticipated duration. This new approach will give
you greater flexibility in terms of a phased return, altered hours,
amended duties and workplace adaptions.
SUSPENDED? DISCIPLINED? DISMISSED?
SUSPENDED
For raising a Grievance?
DISCIPLINED
For raising a Grievance?
REDUNDANT
For raising a Grievance?
EXCLUDED
For raising a Grievance?
Does this sound familiar? If you
have complained about the way you have been treated at work and
it has led to 'less favourable treatment' (which may be discrimination),
you should seek expert advice and support.
ARE YOU A TEACHER OR AN NHS
EMPLOYEE?
If you work in the Education
or NHS Sector, you may have a right to be accompanied at a disciplinary
meeting by an Employment Law Solicitor! Case Law: March
2009. Up to now, under the Employment Relations Act 1999s10., employee’s
only have a right to be accompanied at a formal meeting by a trade
union representative or a colleague. In a ground-breaking Case,
a recent High Court ruled that an employer must now allow
a worker to have legal representation at his/her disciplinary hearing,
where the circumstances are so serious that a potential outcome
might impact on the employee’s Human Rights. In a case involving
“R v The Governors of ‘X’ School and ‘Y’
Council, a High Court ruled that, in the context of the Education
Act 2002 s.142 this employment law rule was trumped by the Human
Rights Act and that the employee had the right to legal representation
at a disciplinary hearing. Specifically the High Court ruled that:
"the gravity of the particular allegations made against the
Claimant (sexual impropriety with a person under 18 and abuse of
position of trust), taken together with the very serious impact
upon the Claimant's future working life ....... are such that he
was, and is, entitled to legal representation at hearings before
the Disciplinary Committee and the Appeal Committee".
Note, in a previous case involving
Kulkarni v Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Trust in
August 2008, the High Court came to the opposite conclusion on analogous,
but not identical, facts. In the 2008 case a Doctor was accused
of sexual impropriety with a patient - apparently the Doctor had
placed a stethoscope under the patient's knickers without her permission.
The High Court held that the Doctor was not allowed legal representation
at a disciplinary hearing. The 2008 case was decided essentially
on the grounds that the Doctor's rights under the Human Rights Act
were adequately protected by his rights of appeal - grounds specifically
rejected in the present case, albeit on different facts.
The National Bullying Helpline is
just a single phone call away, so if you feel that you are being
bullied through the process, in any way' give us a call -in complete
confidence.
MEDIATION
Are you looking for a mediator?
If you require assistance with workplace disputes, whether you are
an employee or an employer, we may be able to help. We provide a
complete, confidential, and impartial service.
WORKPLACE
INVESTIGATION
Would you rather have an independent
investigator look into your grievance, disciplinary or appeal -
or a manager at work? If you want to request an independent, impartial,
investigation, that is your absolute right. Put your requesdt in
writing.
Your employer may refuse but such
a request is quite reasonable.
At HR & Diversity Management
we provide a complete, confidential, and impartial investigation
service. Call: 01793 338888 for details.
See our Home Page for a list of
Consultants and dispute resolution service providers.
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WORKPLACE
INVESTIGATIONS
MEDIATION
CASE
ASSESSMENTS
1 in 4 people allege they are being bullied at work today
Cyber-bullying
is not just a 'kids thing' it affects us all
Is
your STRESS due to bullying or harassment
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All forms of
discrimination or 'less favourable treatment' are unlawful. If you
beleive you are being treated unfairly, seek professional advice
immediately,.
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