Workplace Retaliation And Discrimination
Summary
Retaliation for raising a grievance can be unlawful. Document incidents, follow grievance procedures, and seek advice from ACAS. If unresolved, consider filing a claim with an Employment Tribunal. Employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabilities under the Equality Act 2010. Prepare for your tribunal with detailed particulars, including evidence and legal grounds. If offered a department transfer without resolution, document the offer and review company policies. Seek further guidance from ACAS or an employment solicitor.Full Conversation
MANAGERS CRITISING MY WORK MORE REGULAR SINCE I RAISED A GRIEVANCE FOR A PROTECTED ACT
Hi Deb,
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing this. It sounds like you may be facing potential retaliation at work.
Have you documented these incidents of criticism since you raised the grievance? This can be important for any further action you might take.
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing this. It sounds like you may be facing potential retaliation at work.
Have you documented these incidents of criticism since you raised the grievance? This can be important for any further action you might take.
YES I HAVE CONTEMPORARS NOTES
Thank you for sharing that, Deb.
It’s important to know that retaliation for raising a grievance can be unlawful. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Keep detailed records of all incidents.
- Follow your employer's grievance procedure.
- Seek advice from ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service).
Has your employer provided any response to your grievance?
It’s important to know that retaliation for raising a grievance can be unlawful. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Keep detailed records of all incidents.
- Follow your employer's grievance procedure.
- Seek advice from ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service).
Has your employer provided any response to your grievance?
THEY FAILED TO GIVE ME AN OUTCOME THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO YEARS
Hello Deb,
I'm sorry to hear that your grievance has not been resolved. Given the extended period without an outcome, you might consider the following steps:
- **Contact ACAS** for further advice and potential early conciliation.
- **Consider escalating** the grievance to higher management or the HR department.
- **Seek legal advice** from an employment solicitor.
Would you like more information on how to contact ACAS?
I'm sorry to hear that your grievance has not been resolved. Given the extended period without an outcome, you might consider the following steps:
- **Contact ACAS** for further advice and potential early conciliation.
- **Consider escalating** the grievance to higher management or the HR department.
- **Seek legal advice** from an employment solicitor.
Would you like more information on how to contact ACAS?
NO THANK YOU,
Thank you for sharing, Deb. Since your grievance has been unresolved for two years, you might consider the following:
- **Filing a claim** with an Employment Tribunal.
- **Documenting** any further incidents meticulously.
Would you like brief information on how to file a claim with the Employment Tribunal?
- **Filing a claim** with an Employment Tribunal.
- **Documenting** any further incidents meticulously.
Would you like brief information on how to file a claim with the Employment Tribunal?
I HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL BOOKED, MY MANAGER ALSO REFUSED TO ALLOW ME TO WORK FROM HOME BECAUSE OF A LEG DISABILITY
Hi Deb, thank you for sharing that information. Given your situation, here are some important points:
- **Reasonable Adjustments**: Employers must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabilities under the Equality Act *.
- **Discrimination Claim**: You may have grounds for a disability discrimination claim if your employer refuses reasonable adjustments.
- **Tribunal Preparation**: Ensure you have all necessary documentation, including medical evidence and records of requests for adjustments.
Would you like more detailed information on preparing for your Employment Tribunal?
- **Reasonable Adjustments**: Employers must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabilities under the Equality Act *.
- **Discrimination Claim**: You may have grounds for a disability discrimination claim if your employer refuses reasonable adjustments.
- **Tribunal Preparation**: Ensure you have all necessary documentation, including medical evidence and records of requests for adjustments.
Would you like more detailed information on preparing for your Employment Tribunal?
, I AM STRUGGLING TO PROVIDE FURTHER AND BETTER PATICULARS
Hi Deb,
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with this. Providing further and better particulars can be challenging. Here are some tips:
- **Be Specific**: Detail dates, times, and specific incidents of criticism or refusal to accommodate your disability.
- **Evidence**: Include any correspondence, notes, or medical evidence.
- **Structure**: Organize your particulars clearly, addressing each grievance point separately.
Would you like more specific guidance on how to structure your particulars?
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with this. Providing further and better particulars can be challenging. Here are some tips:
- **Be Specific**: Detail dates, times, and specific incidents of criticism or refusal to accommodate your disability.
- **Evidence**: Include any correspondence, notes, or medical evidence.
- **Structure**: Organize your particulars clearly, addressing each grievance point separately.
Would you like more specific guidance on how to structure your particulars?
YES
Hi Deb,
Here’s a suggested structure for your further and better particulars:
*. **Introduction**
- Briefly explain the nature of your claim.
*. **Chronological List of Incidents**
- Detail each incident of criticism or refusal to accommodate, including:
- Date
- Time
- Description of the incident
- Any witnesses
*. **Supporting Evidence**
- Attach relevant documents:
- Emails or letters
- Medical reports
- Notes of conversations
*. **Impact on You**
- Describe how these incidents have affected your work and well-being.
*. **Legal Grounds**
- Reference relevant laws, e.g., the Equality Act * for disability discrimination.
Would you like more detailed examples for each section?
Here’s a suggested structure for your further and better particulars:
*. **Introduction**
- Briefly explain the nature of your claim.
*. **Chronological List of Incidents**
- Detail each incident of criticism or refusal to accommodate, including:
- Date
- Time
- Description of the incident
- Any witnesses
*. **Supporting Evidence**
- Attach relevant documents:
- Emails or letters
- Medical reports
- Notes of conversations
*. **Impact on You**
- Describe how these incidents have affected your work and well-being.
*. **Legal Grounds**
- Reference relevant laws, e.g., the Equality Act * for disability discrimination.
Would you like more detailed examples for each section?
YES
Hi Deb,
Here are more detailed examples for each section of your further and better particulars:
*. **Introduction**:
- "I am bringing this claim against my employer for disability discrimination and victimisation under the Equality Act *. I have faced ongoing criticism and refusal of reasonable adjustments following my grievance for a protected act."
*. **Chronological List of Incidents**:
- **Date**: 15th March *
- **Time**: *:* AM
- **Description**: Manager criticized my performance in front of colleagues, stating my work was below standard without providing specific examples.
- **Witnesses**: Jane Doe, John Smith
- **Date**: 22nd June *
- **Time**: *:* PM
- **Description**: Manager refused my request to work from home despite providing medical evidence of my leg disability.
- **Witnesses**: None
*. **Supporting Evidence**:
- **Emails or Letters**: Attach emails where you requested to work from home and the manager's refusal.
- **Medical Reports**: Include a copy of your medical report detailing your leg disability.
- **Notes of Conversations
Here are more detailed examples for each section of your further and better particulars:
*. **Introduction**:
- "I am bringing this claim against my employer for disability discrimination and victimisation under the Equality Act *. I have faced ongoing criticism and refusal of reasonable adjustments following my grievance for a protected act."
*. **Chronological List of Incidents**:
- **Date**: 15th March *
- **Time**: *:* AM
- **Description**: Manager criticized my performance in front of colleagues, stating my work was below standard without providing specific examples.
- **Witnesses**: Jane Doe, John Smith
- **Date**: 22nd June *
- **Time**: *:* PM
- **Description**: Manager refused my request to work from home despite providing medical evidence of my leg disability.
- **Witnesses**: None
*. **Supporting Evidence**:
- **Emails or Letters**: Attach emails where you requested to work from home and the manager's refusal.
- **Medical Reports**: Include a copy of your medical report detailing your leg disability.
- **Notes of Conversations
EMPLOYER OFFERED ME TO MOVE OUT OF MY DEPARTMENT WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING TO KEEP ME IN MY ROLE
Hi Deb,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some steps you can consider:
- **Document Everything**: Keep records of the offer to move departments and any related discussions.
- **Check Company Policies**: Review your employer's policies on internal transfers and grievance procedures.
- **Seek Advice**: Contact ACAS for guidance.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with a complaint about this offer?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some steps you can consider:
- **Document Everything**: Keep records of the offer to move departments and any related discussions.
- **Check Company Policies**: Review your employer's policies on internal transfers and grievance procedures.
- **Seek Advice**: Contact ACAS for guidance.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with a complaint about this offer?