Employer dismissed me, now wants to hear grievance. Please help!

[Tootiredtosleep]

So, I raised a grievance with my employer back in July this year, and a further grievance re a protected characteristic.

They acknowledged the first grievance and invited me to a meeting with the Director (who the grievance was about - it's a small company - no HR). I asked for a reasonable adjustment, could it be held in written form and this was not acknowledged.

The further grievance re the protected characteristic (race), was never acknowledged by the company.

However, they invited me to a disciplinary whilst I was on sick leave, for gross misconduct/fraud. I was subsequently sacked. They were wrong on all counts of what they accused me of. However, for one small thing I had no evidence, and it was upheld as 'reasonable belief'.

The last correspondence from them re my grievances was 27th July 2024.

I have now filed a case at the tribunal for race discrimination, sex discrimination (they contacted my ex husband to find out information) victimisation (raising disciplinary after I done a protected act) and failure to provide an employment contract.

All negotiations with ACAS have failed. They won't communicate.

However, some 5 months since they acknowledged my grievance, they have now written to me to say they would like to hear these grievances and want me to attend a meeting. This is one month after I have been dismissed. It wasn't mentioned in my dismissal letter.

I know I need to show the tribunal that I have exhausted the grievance procedure, but surely contacting me after all this time, when I am no longer an employee is wrong? Can anyone advise?

I have tried to keep it brief, but can provide further details.

It might very well be. I am praying that it is!

I would think that’s a good sign, fingers crossed for you!

You have everyone on this thread rooting for you! Not long until it’s all over.

You really do, how has the job interview gone

Thank you so much everyone. The job interview is at 330pm. The decision is being delivered right now, but I chose not to go to. I should find out by 5.

Do you have the means to plan a great big treat for yourself to celebrate the incredible effort you’ve put in to get through this?? No matter what the result I feel like you deserve a slap up meal / night away / holiday either way in recognition of the Herculean efforts you have put in.

Good luck for your interview! I hope you get good news today on both counts.

Good luck for your interview! Today is your day!

Good luck, hoping for two positive outcomes!

Good luck!!

I’ve still not heard anything. I did call the tribunal office, but they said they could only confirm the decision has been passed down, not what the decision was. So frustrating.

Oh that’s awful that you know the decision’s been made but you can’t find out. Good luck!

Can you speak to your Barrister? They should know the outcome.

Good luck.

I’m so fucking proud of a stranger on the internet it’s unreal! Regardless of the outcome you should hold your head high, what a warrior you’ve been having read through all your responses on here.

I feel like you’ve claimed a victory by having the guts to sit opposite a liar in a place so intimidating. I feel like it’s a victory for women and for women of colour (I hope that’s the most up to date term - massive apologises if it isn’t and I’ll change it if needs be) I fell to pieces in family court I was so intimidated so I know how difficult this is. Taking your daughter was an absolute boss move and I’m proud of her too for supporting you.

I hope this is a victory in terms of getting the right verdict as well, I really really am wishing that for you.

Exactly this.

It's a big thing to go to tribunal, so whatever the outcome, @Tootiredtosleep you've shown how brave and tenacious you are. Standing up for what's right matters.

The is the first time I’ve seen this thread. I’m keeping everything crossed for you. Be proud of yourself no matter what the outcome is!

Oh my god they can’t leave you hanging overnight.

Hope the interview went well.

Oh goodness. The wait will be interminable. But you’ve come this more you can go until tomorrow.

how was the interview?

How was the interview? 🤞

I WON ON ALL COUNTS 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

The judge said I was consistent and reliable throughout. Whilst the respondents were not.

So pleased, relieved and downright exhausted. I may sleep for a week.

Hooray! What will that mean in practice? I’m not knowledgeable. Will the employer pay your costs, and compensation? When will you find out?

But mainly, hooray!

Well done for seeing this through and winning!

Edited as I’ve now read the whole thread! Congratulations OP!

@PrizedPickledPopcorn
Yes, I’ve been awarded compensation, and the judgement will be made public.

There are no cost applications in Employment Tribunal, but mine were paid by my insurance company, so I haven’t had to pay personally.

I’ve just won at tribunal.