Unusual situation as I work for a small domestic company that has few employees and no HR.
September
Employer states to myself and other people that she has no concerns and is happy with my work.
Employer states in an email that I am their 999 and they can trust me explicably.
Time line
19th September I was made to attend an unscheduled meeting with employer, no prior warning given throughout the day etc /unable to bring representative. At 6pm when leaving told we need to speak.
Employer recorded the meeting on her mobile phone; I have not received a copy of this and am unaware of its use/storage etc.
Told allegations were made but not told what these allegations were/the timeline so unable to provide an adequate response.
I was told there were 2 routes to take 1 to leave/1 to have disciplinary action - I would be allowed to choose which was better option.
Told not to come in on the 20th and would have a phone call to discuss what would happen next.
20th September no phone call although employer alleges she called.
21st September email terminating contract received. NOT FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT JUST TERMINATING CONTRACT. I responded immediately to advise I had received the document. No opportunity to meet again to allow me to present my case etc. I am unhappy with the wording of the termination email and state this in my email.
Between 21st September - 8th October I receive several other emails/phone messages from the employer.
8th October several phone calls from both employers over the course of a 9 hour period.
9th October several phone calls from both employers culminating with employer turning up on my doorstep to engage in a meeting.
10th October meeting with employers. Employer annoyed that she had been asked for 2 references despite me still working for her (termination in place not still in employment ) Employer states there were concerns raised by my own personal acquaintances. These were not to do with my role/position but about character and personality. Another meeting arranged for the 14th October made.
13th October I am made aware that the meeting on the 14th October is to be cancelled.
21st October I am told to attend a meeting again with the employer but this will be carried out with a friend in a professional capacity friend is a HR specialist.
I have since been made aware that prior to events the employer was asking personal acquaintances of mine opinions on my character and trying to find out information about my personal life.
Since the termination i have not received my p45, the promised 6 week salary has not been paid and I have not been reimbursed my expenses. The job centre states that no comment has been made by my employer regarding my application for jsa. I still have belongings at the property which I need to collect; I have advised that I will collect when the employer is absent but in the presence of a colleague but this has not been arranged.
As a former employee I don't believe I need to attend any meetings, respond to emails or phone calls which I see as least as badgering or at most as harassment causing me undue stress and anxiety.
Could you please advise in an informal entity whether you believe there is anything to gain from another meeting.
Had there been an opportunity to provide a way back into the workforce I would understand the need for meetings but as such and with the termination contract worded as such I don't understand the reasoning behind it all.