On behalf of a friend who needs some advice please.
Has worked for same company just over a year. Boss really stressy and controlling. always picking holes in work, demands made of extra working without prior notice, nothing is good enough, could pay someone half the salary for better work etc etc.
Things have come to a head and friend received letter yesterday (23rd July) dated 7th July to attend disciplinary hearing on 25th July (tomorrow). Letter was delivered by hand so no proof of date of receiving.
Friend has been told she can bring someone. I have suggested that she has not been given enough notice (although the letter was dated 8th) 2 days? and should say this is unreasonable and needs more time to arrange someone to attend meeting with her. I have also asked her to start writing everything down, something she should have been doing but she did not realise.
Can you please let me know what your thoughts are as to whether she can defer the hearing and perhaps an idea of her rights. Her boss is actually second interviewing for her position (the job description fits her job exactly and it is a very small company) today so she knows she is on her way out.
I just want to see her receive a fair hearing. She has no-one locally (apart from me and another friend) who can help her.
Appreciate some guidance.
Thanks