Settlement negotiations after bullying boss

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I had a previous thread about my horrible boss who put me on a PIP after making up stuff about me, undermining me etc. Massive mental health impacts, I've been to A&E a couple of times with anxiety attacks, I'm having therapy etc. Previous thread ends with me going off on stress leave a few weeks ago. Now I'm back.

So now, I have consulted a lawyer who says I have a potential case due to the harassment and also potentially gender discrimination. I have written a very long document setting it all out.

My plan is to try and reach a settlement agreement with my employer.

Sad because I love many aspects of my job and it will be hard to find a new one.

Is it normal to attach this long document (basically a grievance) to the without prejudice letter suggesting a settlement?

I'm kind of terrified of doing so. I suppose because he will see it as very confrontational and my boss will be absolutely furious. And I suppose he generally lashes out at me if I challenge him in any way, however minor. Could setting out all the poor behaviour actually damage my chances of a good settlement? This probably sounds ridiculous.

If I attach it I'll probably get a better response because they will see they have a lot to lose right? My employer is a household name and will be reputation conscious.

Thanks for any advice.

Do you have a hr department?

Or is this a one man band. Usually you don't submit a grievance letter with a without prejudice conversation- because without prejudice means you can't use it in court.

First step you need to contact Acas xx

@Blacknailer it sounds like we’re in the same boat. Have you been there over 2 years?

Find a solicitor who specialises in settlements (and has good reviews)- I can recommend a couple if needed. They will either charge you up front or do a no win no fee deal.

It’s worth having one. I spoke to a few and they all advised that I should raise the grievance first. Mine reviewed the grievance before I sent it. Follow company policy to the letter, so if an informal stage is needed, do it, raise your concerns informally if you haven’t already. Send the grievance to whoever the policy says you send it to.

The solicitors I spoke to all said they then wait a few days and then write to the company requesting a confidential discussion and they handle it from there. They advised that if the company is open to a settlement the grievance isn’t usually heard and an agreement is made instead.

If you want to go (or feel you have to) don’t worry about annoying him too much. A solicitor can advise on the wording but the grievance should lay out all the things they’ve done that could get them in to hot water. I was told not to quite laws at them though.

Good luck! I’m devastated about having to leave my job, I loved mine too.

You absolutely have to follow company policies wrt raising a grievance. You have to give the company the chance to investigate first.

Isn't this a question for your solicitor?

Thank you.
Yes, I've been there over two years and am quite senior.