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STRESSED ? SUSPENDED? 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.
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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Testimonials: It was you who kept me sane when I was at my worse. I was far too ill to deal with them while I was there, as advised by you..... Keep up the good work. Your recognition will come. I don't have any gold, but if I did!!! You know I think you're worth more than your weight in gold. Your ability to listen to my rambling, make sense of it, understand what I went through and then give me good advice, helped tremendously. I will be in your debt forever. Even if I get nowhere with my case. Yvonne. October 2008. I saw you on 'This Morning' after having read about your most recent case in the papers. Thank goodness that there are people like you who are willing to help ordinary workers fight against their Goliaths. Thanks again. Wife on behalf of her husband, who was bullied. June 2006. "You are doing God's work". Helpline caller. Jan 2009. Your feedback is always welcome ! RACE DISCRIMINATION SEX DISCRIMINATION AGE DISCRIMINATION DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION 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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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.© HR & Diversity Management Limited. |
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