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Jo Phoenix vs The OU Employment Tribunal 2nd October (whispers Ben Cooper)

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ickky · 25/09/2023 09:12

Employment Tribunal starts next Monday, not sure if it is available for remote viewing.

I have sent a request so we will see.

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LipbalmOrKnickers · 04/10/2023 10:23

It'll be 'technical difficulties'. It's always 'technical difficulties'.

LarkLane · 04/10/2023 10:22

Perhaps that Geordie Voice from the Big Brother series?

"It's Day 3 at the Employment Tribunal and everyone is being required to annouce their pronouns."

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ickky · 04/10/2023 10:22

I think it was 11.30 on Monday.

Someone didn't have a laptop, why, I don't know, seems pretty basic piece of kit.

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PoshCoffee · 04/10/2023 10:22

Debating whether I’ve time to go out the kettle on before they start

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ickky · 04/10/2023 10:21

@PoshCoffee Incompetence.

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PoshCoffee · 04/10/2023 10:20

Why are they so late starting?
(Rhetorical question obviously)

LarkLane · 04/10/2023 10:19

@RocketPanda Flowers

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ickky · 04/10/2023 10:17

Hello @RocketPanda How are you?

Yes Alan Rickman in his exasperated voice would be perfect.

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LipbalmOrKnickers · 04/10/2023 10:16

Aw, Alan Rickman, yes! How are you doing @RocketPanda?

Ameanstreakamilewide · 04/10/2023 10:14

Thank you @ickky.

RocketPanda · 04/10/2023 10:14

Alan Rickman would be fantastic if he were still with us.
Or Darragh from The Chase.

Ameanstreakamilewide · 04/10/2023 10:14

ickky · 04/10/2023 10:12

@Ameanstreakamilewide We cannot do that, email them again. Make sure you put your name and address in the email. You need to be in the UK I think.

It is the same link and pin for all the tribunal.

Okey dokey.

I'll ask them again. 👍🏻

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ickky · 04/10/2023 10:13

Is anyone actually going to Watford today?

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ickky · 04/10/2023 10:12

@Ameanstreakamilewide We cannot do that, email them again. Make sure you put your name and address in the email. You need to be in the UK I think.

It is the same link and pin for all the tribunal.

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Ameanstreakamilewide · 04/10/2023 10:10

Would anyone mind PM'ing me the PIN, please; I haven't heard back from the court?

LipbalmOrKnickers · 04/10/2023 10:08

Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia then please, happy to wait...

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ickky · 04/10/2023 10:07

I wish we had a choice of voice for the Waiting for the Conference Host to Join man, I would have Morgan Freeman.

It is now 10.07am, they're late!

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Farmageddon · 04/10/2023 09:57

LarkLane · 04/10/2023 09:49

Well a bit of gardening there with Pilgrim Tucker before today's events. She needs a serious bit of help with the groundwork.

Thanks for the heads up - that's another one on the list for payday. FFS what is going on at the OU?

Also that statement - 'a place where everyone can be themselves'..that's not the goal of a university, it's a place for learning.

What is the deal with everyone should be their whole selves (including their fetish) at all times or else it's discrimination.

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ickky · 04/10/2023 09:51

She does need a lot of help. Hope it arrives in time.

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LarkLane · 04/10/2023 09:49

Well a bit of gardening there with Pilgrim Tucker before today's events. She needs a serious bit of help with the groundwork.

LarkLane · 04/10/2023 09:39

Thanks @ickky I did give a hollow laugh when I read it.
I'm off to look up what's happening re Pilgrim Tucker, I know her name from Grenfell.

Blimey. This is beyond shameful.

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ickky · 04/10/2023 09:31

@LarkLane Well the fact they at least 2 people taking them court would suggest that this statement is bollocks.

See Pilgrim Tucker on crowd justice.

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LarkLane · 04/10/2023 09:17

OU Employment Tribunal Statement 2nd October posted on Tribunal Tweets substack.

https://archive.ph/5Zlup
Professor Josie Fraser, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The Open University, said:
“We believe we have acted lawfully, in good faith and that the actions we took were appropriate. However, we are open to learning from the outcome of the Tribunal and we will welcome any clarity or guidance this may bring.
“We are committed to making The Open University a place where everyone can be themselves and achieve their goals. This ambition is central to our mission and is supported by the commitments and actions set out in our Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan.”

Chrysanthemum5 · 03/10/2023 10:28

Oh dear hope they are all feeling better now!

Melissamelisante · 03/10/2023 10:21

Easily done! I had that last week, all family off sick at various times and I complete loss track of days and what not.