Follow up to issues at work

TheminxIRL

Hi folks in my recent post about problems I was having at work, well I took your advice and saw a solicitor for legal advice.

It went well but the courts do not look kindly on someone making themselves unemployed in the current climate so I was advised to go back once my sick leave finishes because it shows that I have made every effort to sort out the issues I am having.

Basically the theory behind it is if (and no doubt they will) my bosses continue to make my life a misery it strengthens my case against them.

Already has started to happen and just wondering what peoples thoughts are on this and how you would feel!

I am off sick since Nov 28th with a work related injury and a few days prior to this I had had a meeting which covered many issues and was promised the minutes of this.

When off I requested this by email I was told by my director that he was shutting down all communication until such time I returned to work. Not happy but left it at that.

Come Xmas eve I get a letter in the post and the same via email for double the effect reprimanding me for three things!

Two of which were completely untrue and one I was unaware I wasnt allowed to do and is in my opinion minor and had I known obviously would not have done.

I felt upset, that it was unfair and that it was total harassment especially as I was to get this comms come hell or high water on Xmas eve of all days.

Also all other members of staff were given a bonus for their hard work during the year despite the fact out of 7 of us only two of us are there a year the rest since late summer and I had worked like a trojan for 7 months when we were short staffed.

Am I being over sensitive or petty or would you feel the same?

wmpdd3

i think the company are playing hardball.
You should take the same approach, everything in writing.
Im sure you have this but get a diary and keep details of every contact with work. I see the posint in keeping your job and how it would look. It may be the case now that work wants rid of you anyway and they may be following their own exit plan for you.
does your employer know you've gone down the legal route? If so then they will have been told to run all contact with you through the legal dept.
I dont think you are being to sensitive but you are locked in a battle of wits.

tatli_lokma

I too see the point about keeping your job, and it is good advice IMO. Not only do the courts want to see an employee wanting to work, they also frown upon employers who prevent these workers from doing their job.

TheminxIRL

Thanks for the replies, work havent officially been told I have gone legal but I dropped in a letter from me, but written on my behalf by my solicitor, that requires a response and the way its worded is very official and obviously not how I would write it.

The solicitor wants to see the response.

I will go back if only to build my case but I feel like a sitting duck thats only setting myself up for hardship.

Im looking at being off for 6-8 weeks anyways because im due to have surgery on my injury Friday so have time to psyche myself up.

I just feel hurt and bullied at the mo

gozunda

TheminxIRL wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, work havent officially been told I have gone legal but I dropped in a letter from me, but written on my behalf by my solicitor, that requires a response and the way its worded is very official and obviously not how I would write it.

The solicitor wants to see the response.

I will go back if only to build my case but I feel like a sitting duck thats only setting myself up for hardship.

Im looking at being off for 6-8 weeks anyways because im due to have surgery on my injury Friday so have time to psyche myself up.

I just feel hurt and bullied at the mo

Glad you have sought professional advice on this. Take your time off to get better and don't dwell too much on it - your solicitor will be able to advise you the best course of action from this point forward.
are you getting sick pay?
If not don't forget to apply for illness benefit

Take care and mind yourself.

TheminxIRL

Thanks Gozunda, no I dont get sick pay and my illness benefit came through by cheque today.

Im not going to stress, I havent done anything wrong so let them do theit worst

gozunda

TheminxIRL wrote: »

Thanks Gozunda, no I dont get sick pay and my illness benefit came through by cheque today.

Im not going to stress, I havent done anything wrong so let them do theit worst

Good to hear. Make sure you keep all documentation, emails, letters, contracts etc - you may need these.

Also make sure to keep all receipts, medical expenses as well.

Hope you are feeling better soon.