Unfair Dismissal ?
I started work with a large company in the uk in October last year After only one week i partly severed my thumb ( at home d.i.y ) so had to go on sick leave for 12 week`s i then returned back to work but the boss had an attitude with me ( this is because i know the managing director very well ) and he scrutinised every thing i did . after being back at work for 6 weeks i started to have severe pains in my hand`s and after some tests by the doctor`s they decided i need an operation on my carpal tunnel nerve so they put me again on the sick until the operation ( still waiting for the appointment date ) i have today recieved a letter from my employer stating that my employment with them has now been terminated with immediate effect . The sick note they have from me is still valid and will not expire for another 2 week`s . Are they allowed to do this or do i have a case for unfair dismissal ? I was in my last job for 9 years without a single day off except for holiday`s .
My friend the managing director was unaware my boss had done this as he contacted Head office directly .
Tagged with: dismissal
Filed under: Unfair Dismissal Laws
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There are several stages that must be followed before your dismissal , there must be a meeting for you to attend to discuss the reason for your sick leave , they must give you 28 day`s notice of the meeting , they must give you a statement saying why they have terminated your employment . Any letter sent to you must be signed for ( registered mail ) . They must also set up an appointment for you to see the work`s independant medical doctor ….The protocol for dismissing some-one is very long indeed if they havent done any of the above then you must contact Acas 0n 08457 474747 this is a help line and they will point you in the right direction……………. Good luck
You could probably sue for Wrongful Dismissal(especially if you have doctors proof) They also have to give you 2 weeks notice and they also owe you a severance pay. I would seriously consult with a lawyer who deals with Employment Law. I’m sure you have a case!!!
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