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Q: My employer gave me one month’s notice to improve my performance at work when the contract stated that I should at least have three months. I was then pressured by my employer to get better figures or else I would lose my job so I raised a grievance against him and now I fear he wants to fire me because of it. What are my rights?
A: If your employer does try to fire you for your grievance against him, then you may have a case for unfair dismissal. A court will most likely not find it fair that you were dismissed if your employer has not at the very least tried other options to improve your work without constant threat of dismissal.
I was caught smoking illegally and dangerously in my company and I was suspended. There is now an investigation which I have been asked to attend but the person who suspended me is also the head of the investigation. Is this fair or should I ask for someone else?
read moreWhen I left my employer I was asked to pay back training costs. My contract includes clauses to provide reimbursement of costs but these are very general. I believe that the employer is asking for a more than the actual amount, but they refuse to provide a breakdown of these costs. What can I do?
read moreI am currently considering leaving my place of work due to an unresolved bullying issue. I have already raised a formal grievance but the issue still remains unresolved as my employer is not willing to take action, claiming he is unaware of what has been happening. I work for a company that states in the contract that when you leave your job you are not able to work within a radius of 3 miles from any of the company branches. What options do I have in this situation?
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