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  • 30-10-2012 12:36pm
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    psalbmb
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭


    I've put in two claims against my former employer for the following:
    1) discrimination of sexual orientation, discriminatory dismissal, bullying and harassment, all under the Employment Equality Act 1998-2008.
    2) unlawful deductions under the payment of Wages Act 1991.
    I'm wondering as to how long does it normally take , firstly , for me to get acknowlegement of the claim by the courts, and secondly how long will it take to actually go to court.? thanks in advanced


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    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    Shoould this not go to EAT? Do you not have legal representation?


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    psalbmb
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭psalbmb


    Procrastastudy wrote: »
    Shoould this not go to EAT? Do you not have legal representation?

    Yeah, I sent it in the post on friday, to the EAT. I can't afford legal representation, as Im a full-time student and Im only 21. I was in contact however with Citizens information, and from the information provided to me, they said I dont need legal representation, so Im a bit unsure to be honest. Any suggestions most welcome:)


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    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    psalbmb wrote: »
    Any suggestions most welcome:)

    Although you may represent yourself, you could find yourself at a disadvantage if the other party is represented and you are not, particularly if a legal point arises.

    You could ring around a few law firms and find a solicitor who is willing to meet you to advise you in relation to employment law matters. Make it clear that you cannot pay for representation at the moment.

    At the very least you should get advice, but you should also ask about the cost of representation, and if you could pay after your cases have been concluded. You should ask about payment options here, and a good solicitor should be able to make some helpful, practical suggestions.

    You should also ask about your other employment law rights, bearing in mind that you may be running out of time to bring further claims in respect of such rights.

    NERA has some examples of employees' rights. http://www.employmentrights.ie/en/informationforemployees/whataremyrights/


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    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    psalbmb wrote: »
    Yeah, I sent it in the post on friday, to the EAT. I can't afford legal representation, as Im a full-time student and Im only 21. I was in contact however with Citizens information, and from the information provided to me, they said I dont need legal representation, so Im a bit unsure to be honest. Any suggestions most welcome:)

    Go along to a FLAC centre - your college may have one. (Are you at GCD? Their's is up and running soon)


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    psalbmb
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭psalbmb


    Procrastastudy wrote: »
    Go along to a FLAC centre - your college may have one. (Are you at GCD? Their's is up and running soon)

    what is a FLAC Centre? Im a college student in NCI (National College of Ireland).


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    psalbmb
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭psalbmb


    The Mustard wrote: »
    Although you may represent yourself, you could find yourself at a disadvantage if the other party is represented and you are not, particularly if a legal point arises.

    You could ring around a few law firms and find a solicitor who is willing to meet you to advise you in relation to employment law matters. Make it clear that you cannot pay for representation at the moment.

    At the very least you should get advice, but you should also ask about the cost of representation, and if you could pay after your cases have been concluded. You should ask about payment options here, and a good solicitor should be able to make some helpful, practical suggestions.

    You should also ask about your other employment law rights, bearing in mind that you may be running out of time to bring further claims in respect of such rights.

    NERA has some examples of employees' rights. http://www.employmentrights.ie/en/informationforemployees/whataremyrights/

    Well I'm not an expert in the field of Employment Law, however I am studying it at present so I have a fair idea. I've been in contact with a solicitor but I filled out on the complaints form, that I will not have representation, so If i decided to employ a solicitor, would It be ok for me to be accompanied during a hearing?


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    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    FLAC= free legal advice centre.
    http://www.flac.ie/


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    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    psalbmb wrote: »
    would It be ok for me to be accompanied during a hearing?

    See link and contact the EAT or your solicitor if you have a doubt.


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