Agism unfair dismissal at work!

[Timsta]

I worked at a large utilities provider that was bought out by a bigger firm. When we were made redundant we were all interviewed and given the option of leaving.

I was under the impression that every junior would have to be given the option to resign first.

[evo801]

Yeah it is a very strange way in which they proceeded with this.

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[Timja]

bga said:

Timja said:

bga said:

condor said:

Grievance letters with reasonable cause DO cause trouble, they certainly aren't a waste of time. HR departments are paranoid against them!!!
You thought it was worth mentioning on PH to get ideas but ...I'm sure you know best.

On the contrary, most HR depts enjoy the grievance process because it gives them something to do. They have nothing to be paranoid about if they have followed process. If people raised more grievances then there would be fewer instances of crap managers treating people like crap.

Really? HR Depts enjoy the grievance process? Any grievance/Disaplinarys i have been involved in have been a pain in the backside if you ask me, very time consuming when i could be doing better things.

The HR depts I work with generally find this sort of thing interesting. They definitely are not paranoid about grievances if they are doing their job right.

It's difficult to quantify "doing better things" as someone sexually harassing staff (for example) is not something you want happening in your business & needs sorting. Going through grievance process will cost you less than not doing it & dealing with it tribunal. On the other hand someone raising complaints for minor things is a complete waste of time for all involved.

I completely agree that if there is a genuine grievance then it should be dealt with properly and have no issues in doing this - However as stated, they can be very time comsuming. Maybe a large company with lots of surplus HR staff enjoy doing this as it gives them something interesting to do, but personally i'd rather prevent it from happening in the 1st place and use mine and my colleagues time on other projects.

[groomi]

evo801 said:

Yeah it is a very strange way in which they proceeded with this.

Anyone in need of a graphic/interior design/interior architect?

If you end up working freelance for a bit while you try to find a job, then drop me an email - I may be able to find a few bits and pieces for you.