Summarily dismissed from work!! help!!

[kiewee 10]

Can anyone help me i have been summarily dismissed from work after having a disciplinary hearing, thus been found guilty of gross misconduct, however i am wanting to appeal but dont no on what grounds i can do so and wants to no if the evidence and points i can raise are strong enough for me to win my case or should i just not bother?

 

i no there is a company called acas who have helped a lot but i want to speak to someone in person? a citiz advice maybe? but not quite sure wher to start??

 

thanks

[shefflad 10]

Are you in a union ? Also how long have you worked for the company?

[Bludragonfly 10]

Sorry you are in this situation.

 

The first thing to do is write a letter to the company and say that you wish to submit an appeal against your dismissal. Quite often this has to be within a given number of days eg 7 so you need to be quick - hand deliver tomorrow if you can

 

This will start the process and you don't need too much detail for this stage

 

You will then have time to get some help for the rest of the appeal

 

It might still be worth calling ACAS for some info

 

good luck

[GrapeApe 10]

Start here

 

or here

[Bludragonfly 10]

the ACAS helpline details are below:

 

Helpline

 

The Acas Helpline is the place to go for both employers and employees who are involved in an employment dispute or are seeking information on employment rights and rules. The Helpline provides clear, confidential, independent and impartial advice to assist the caller in resolving issues in the workplace.

 

Call the Helpline on 08457 47 47 47.

Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm

[kiewee 10]

hi no i am not in a union unfortunately and i have worked for the company for 6years

[cgksheff 44]

........ but dont no on what grounds i can do so and wants to no if the evidence and points i can raise are strong enough for me to win my case or should i just not bother?

........

 

Couple of points that might help shorten the process:

 

Do you have a written contract?

 

Have you clearly contravened your contract?

 

Have they presented incontravertable evidence to support their position?

 

Did you have a representative/witness in your disciplinary?

[Spikie 10]

hi no i am not in a union unfortunately and i have worked for the company for 6years

 

Find a local solicitor and ask if they do free advice. A lot give you an hour free in these circumstances, plenty enough to talk things through with them.

[mindfieldz 10]

I'm really intregued as to what it is that you allegedly have done to be dismissed.

 

(I'm a nosey git )

[Spikie 10]

I'm really intregued as to what it is that you allegedly have done to be dismissed.

 

(I'm a nosey git )

 

Don't answer that question (seriously).

 

But I sympathise as to your nosey nature.

[AbdullaJones 10]

I once appealed after being fired.

I got my job back on a technicality but i got it back so its defianatly worth trying.

Id speak to a solicitor though, there are some emplyment specialists in Sheffield or CAB could help but be warned, CAB are an amazing service but busy!!

And you only have a certain amount of time to appeal so a solicitor may be the best option.

 

Good Luck

[AbdullaJones 10]

Don't answer that question (seriously).

 

But I sympathise as to your nosey nature.

 

Have to admit im curious to know what the op did or didnt do.

Its human nature i supose:hihi: