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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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Ameanstreakamilewide · 02/10/2023 10:54

The Judges for these GC Tribunals, can't have been living under a rock, so (by now) they should really be aware of the interest they generate.

Surely the EJ's talk?!

LarkLane · 02/10/2023 10:51

Ameanstreakamilewide · 02/10/2023 10:48

I don't think Tribunal Tweets are in yet, either.

This is all I have so far
Tribunal tweets hopes to live tweet the employment tribunal between Prof Jo Phoenix and the Open University from 10am today although we have not yet received permission to do this. We have not received a list of witnesses or legal counsel so will complete this as case proceeds.
9.46 am

Ameanstreakamilewide · 02/10/2023 10:48

I don't think Tribunal Tweets are in yet, either.

MyLadyDisdainlsYetLiving · 02/10/2023 10:47

Could it also be that the hearing has started and there are some matters to be discussed before it opens up to observers?

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ickky · 02/10/2023 10:43

It will be IT issues.

I may be wrong, but I don't think JP wants to settle, she wants academic freedom and everyone to see how badly she had been treated.

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MyLadyDisdainlsYetLiving · 02/10/2023 10:36

I'm hoping this delay means that the OU has come to their senses and a negotiation is happening behind the scenes.

Although I expect it's probably just normal availability/scheduling/Monday morning/IT issues.

LipbalmOrKnickers · 02/10/2023 10:30

CVP FAQ and a 'How To Join'. Both my emails had both attachments.

LarkLane · 02/10/2023 10:29

Looking in on Tribunal Tweets.

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ickky · 02/10/2023 10:29

What were the attachments?

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Melissamelisante · 02/10/2023 10:27

Ah, that'll teach me to just skim read.

MyLadyDisdainlsYetLiving · 02/10/2023 10:24

Melissamelisante · 02/10/2023 10:23

Anyone else get two emails with the log in?
I'm still in the waiting room.

Yes, the first one didn’t have the attachments

Melissamelisante · 02/10/2023 10:23

Anyone else get two emails with the log in?
I'm still in the waiting room.

LipbalmOrKnickers · 02/10/2023 10:17

Yes, I just clicked over to Tribunal Tweets to check the state of play too.

Helleofabore · 02/10/2023 10:12

Glad I am not the only one in the waiting room then....

MyLadyDisdainlsYetLiving · 02/10/2023 10:10

I imagine there will be a flurry of "I'm in!" when it starts. I've also got Tribunal Tweets open and they're in the waiting room too.

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ickky · 02/10/2023 10:10

Just got kicked, re-joined, waiting for the conference host to join. 😴

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LipbalmOrKnickers · 02/10/2023 10:09

Still waiting - using the time to worry about whether I used the right settings when I logged on.

ATowerOfGiraffes · 02/10/2023 10:08

Is anyone in yet? (Mine is still waiting for the conference host)

MyLadyDisdainlsYetLiving · 02/10/2023 09:58

katmarie · 02/10/2023 09:56

I have attempted to join, currently showing 'waiting for host to join'. Anyone else? I'm a former OU student, so this whole thing has a personal feel for me.

Yes, waiting for conference host to join.

technology seemed to be working ok, I turned off my camera and microphone while we’re in the virtual waiting room.

Wishing Jo all the best!

LipbalmOrKnickers · 02/10/2023 09:58

@katmarie Same and same. Also missing the 'waiting for the conference host to join' man, who I had forgotten about until now.

SerpentEndBench · 02/10/2023 09:56

Good luck Jo.

Thanking you all in advance for any updates.

katmarie · 02/10/2023 09:56

I have attempted to join, currently showing 'waiting for host to join'. Anyone else? I'm a former OU student, so this whole thing has a personal feel for me.

MyLadyDisdainlsYetLiving · 02/10/2023 09:47

Just a note for those who have login details - I note from the FAQ (in the second email we got) that the instructions are to join the meeting with microphone and camera on, and then switch them off after we join if we want. I can only presume the instructions are the standard ones aimed at witnesses rather than observers. I don't know how many observers are attending, but I'm hoping this doesn't become a technical nightmare for the clerk like at Allison's hearing. Camera cover on for me!

I will be having this on in the background while I WFH, and dipping in and out when I can around meetings etc.

InvisibleDragon · 02/10/2023 09:37

Good luck today Jo!!!