You can get them for discrimination - diabetes counts as a disability - that's what I am doing Poppet
I'm not sure it what way this can be classed as disability discrimination?
You can get them for discrimination - diabetes counts as a disability - that's what I am doing Poppet
One last thing then I'll shut up and let you get on with preparing your questions and responses. You really do need someone who will stand up, speak up, argue your case clearly and fully and basically fight on your behalf - you can't do that for yourself; you are too close and too involved. Plus you have no experience of dealing with these things, your employers do and so do trade unions and solicitors. They can be objective, detached and fight your corner without getting too emotional in the process, and without conceding that it's all your fault, coz it isn't, based on what you have told us in this thread. What I'm saying is that the person needs to be more than just someone to accompany you to meetings and hold your hand - they've got to be a thinker, an advocate and a fighter, and one who will not be intimidated by the process.
On the disability discrimination side, I've deliberately not mentioned your diabetes in my responses because nothing you have said indicates that their action was related to your condition. But, if your condition did affect your ability to do the job, and your manager knew about it, then that needs to be dealt with as part of your defence.
Consider the Working Time Directive. Your employer is duty bound to ensure you don't break the law and keep records. One of the rules is you cannot work more than 6 days in 7, or 12 in 14.
I live in Ireland so it maybe a bit different over there but under the European Work time Act your company broke the law as you are required to have a weekly rest period of 35 hours which means by allowing you to work 7 days they breach the WTD. OK just checked and it is different check out www.gov.uk/rest-breaks-work/overview you should have 24 hours per weekI'm wondering anyone can offer advice regarding my employment - I have been suspended pending investigation into allegations of gross misconduct - my argument is that I have been working 7 days a week despite the job being advertised at 30 hours per week and as a result have become exhausted and unable to fulfil my tasks fully. It's not until now that I've been off for few days and looked back and realised how badly I've taken care of myself whilst working. I'm not denying that I haven't worked to standards my employer set and that I set myself but I knew that I was failing and so have actually quit twice and been persuaded to stay by my line manager
I agree. Just know we are backing you @poppet35 . Disgraceful behaviour of a charity! They need nameing and shaming!Sorry but I don't think the Working Time Directive applies in this case because this employer made a big point of telling the OP right at the start that she had total freedom to work the hours any way or any time she wanted. They know exactly what they are doing - and they know they are abusing staff - and I'm guessing they know they can get away with it; and I suspect they have got away with it several times before. If nothing else, they've got themselves a good legal adviser. That's my beef with this outfit - their total hypocrisy and ruthlessness. It's cynical behaviour like that which needs to be brought into public limelight and stamped out. But that's easy for me to say, standing here on the sidelines; I'm not the one who would have to put my head over the parapet.
Yes you certainly are covered - I ended up having to use that and one contact from the Equal Opportunities Commission brought an immediate about face.Also you are covered by the disability discrimination act just saying .... maybe drop that one in at your meeting x
I have been in the same position as the OP and what they do is give you a form to sign to say you agree to opt out of the Working Time Directive should the employers operational needs require it due to the nature of the business. When I finished my induction with my former employer we were all given these forms to sign without any explanation. I was the only one who chose not to sign it. Obviously it didn't get passed along that I hadn't signed because then I was emailed my first rota and found I was on 12.5 hour nights doing six of them in the first week. I complained and was told it was necessary because of 'operational requirements' and that I would be given equivalent time off in the future. Charities seem to think they are above the law.
What they can't do is make it part of your contract that you must work overtime.
Don't forget to check your household insurance policy if you have one. Most include legal cover and employment issues are usually covered.Not sure this is legal for a start. I will make one suggestion. Go and get an employment lawyer to attend the meeting, it will be money well spent.