Raise a grievance with an ex employer?!

[BL9877]

Hi all,

Just wondering if you're allowed to raise a grievance with an ex employer after being dismissed?! The entire process has been extremely lengthy no timelines were adhered to with no reasonable excuse for a delay. Can I still raise a grievance over how I've been treated even after being dismissed? (Unfairly!)

how long ago?

You can but they’re not obliged to investigate. If you think you’ve been unfairly dismissed and have 2 years service you should lodge a claim with ACAS

Today!

you were fired… today?

how long had you worked there?

How long ago were you dismissed? You could appeal against the dimissal and raise a grievance at the same time (if it’s for different issues).

Just appeal then, if you think it’s not done properly.

Just over 20 years (with a clean record) I am devastated and cannot believe this has even happened. It's been obvious since a change of management this is what they wanted.

How long have you worked there and that were the circumstances?

ok so you think you’ve been unfairly dismissed

in that case, get off mumsnet and start researching a solicitor to contact on mondsy

3 months and 1 day is the deadline.

we won’t know the circumstances

we will know the OP’s take on her dismissal

Solicitor Monday morning, OP. Good luck !

OP you need to call ACAS for advice on whether you have a case and what to do next.

You have to lodge your claim within 3 months of the dismissal and (unless it’s an exempted reason) you have to have 2 years service to bring a claim

What is that supposed to mean @quickoffthemark?

She means you haven't given any facts about the dismissal for anyone here to decide whether you have a claim for unfair dismissal

If you’ve been dismissed you need to follow internal procedures until there is no more remedy. So, appeal your dismissal before taking to ACAS. They will tell you to appeal.

Thank you for the info. I think that's what I'm confused with - that I am unsure the order in which things go really. I don't trust the appeal process as that is internal and it's all so corrupt. Really upset and confused. I do appreciate it must sound shady but I'm fearful to go into details incase my employer sees this.

but what if they do? if you are speaking factually, then nothing to worry about

HR person here's

Appeal the outcome, they should have provided details of how to appeal and who to address the appeal to in your outcome letter.

The grievance procedure is not appropriate for a dismissal and if you are looking to try and raise a claim for unfair dismissal then you need to follow the appeal process first.

It would be helpful if you explained the reasons for your dismissal and what process they followed.

I think you need to give a high level overview of what’s happened and why. For folks to help.

unless it was gross misconduct, (although even then you’ve an investigation and time) then it’s not an immediate process. So the fact you’re so surprised says something is wrong here.

exactly that

and in any event, you are not the most objective person on the situation.

So what if they see it, they fired you, they are not your employer.

How stressful for you @BL9877 especially if the correct channels haven't been followed and you didn't see it coming.
I have no advice but good luck and I hope you find another job soon.