industrial tribunals?

Question

Can I take my employer to an industrial tribunal over seperate things ie discrimination on the one hand- Their failure to offer an independent greviance because of my alleged disability. And another tribunal to dispute their version of facts regarding my employment. In other words two tribunals at the same time.

Answer 1

In theory that's possible but practically it makes better sense to combine the issues into one case. Employment Tribunals can adjudicate on more than one issue in any particular case. Also, I don't know the circumstances but I'd be surprised if there's no linkage at all between their attitude towards your disability and their disputing of facts regarding your employment. Look to their motivation on the second point and you may well find that it's been influenced by the first. Once an employer takes a negative view of one of their staff they don't tend to confine their mistreatment to only one area....

If you aren't already speaking with your Union I'd suggest you do that, assuming you have one. If you haven't you're welcome to mail me about things - could give you a basic opinion to tell you whether it's worth the expense of going to lawyers - or post the details in another question.

Good luck

Answer 2

Mark G is quite right. An Employment Tribunal is only too happy to consider all relevant disputes as long as they are specified in your originating application for a hearing. They don't like being surprised with add-ons once the proceedings have begun.

For informal advice, that should be taken with a pinch of salt, you can contact your local ACAS officer to bounce ideas off them. But for free representation and advice, you should go to your trade union representative or, if you're not a TU member, go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau or see if there's an Unemployed Workers' Centre (sometimes called an Unemployed and Community Resource Centre). Abd sometimes a duty worker at your Council's social services department can list you local places to get free help, such as disability help groups.

You should also trawl Yellow Pages for advice from Disability Groups and ask if they can advise or assist directly.

But, if the worst comes to the worst, failing all of the above go to a specialist employment law solicitor. Try these last because they may take money for helping you - even if you initially qualify for Legal Aid.

But there's usually lots of places that'll take you on for free - and they usually have very experienced and capable personnel. First stop is the Yellow Pages.....

But you may have to act quickly (ie NOW!) because there is often a strict time limit to get your application lodged at the Tribunal Office..

Answer 3

I would stop by a local employment attorney and ask for a free consultation. Perhaps there are state or federal laws that will resolve the issue for you.

Answer 4

it ould work in the US and lots of our laws are the same so...probibly sounds like you could sue his @$$ (he he i sayed @$$)