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Constructive dismissal

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Bossybritches22 · 12/07/2012 12:49

Just wondering if anyone can help with advice for a young friend?

Senior Barman at our busy local, lovely lad hard grafter & good with the punters. I'll call him Alan.
For some reason landlord (know for being an arsey devil with staff) takes against him. Series of gripes against Alan over a period of time, but nothing constructive, no substance for gripes, gets on with all other staff & chef who is co-owner but won't speak up.

Last week boss alleged there was £5 missing from the tips box, & started a search found it under the counter where Alan was working & stores his order pad/pens etc. Used this as grounds for dismissal but actually said he'd give him a good reference if he "went quietly". Alan has lost his flat above the pub because of this.

I'm fuming as I think it's CD but AIBU before I advise him?

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OldLadyKnowsNothing · 12/07/2012 12:53

Not an expert, but that sounds more like unfair dismissal than constructive. (Constructive is where the boss has made working conditions such that one resigns.)

With losing his home too, this is serious. Did the boss follow procedures for sacking? Or is he claiming "gross misconduct"? The latter would be odd if he's still willing to provide a good reference.

Think your friend needs CAB and possibly Shelter.

Bossybritches22 · 12/07/2012 18:14

Mmmn wasn't sure myself Oldlady

The boss made it untenable by accusing him of theft.....bloody bully .

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