My employer has invited me for a meeting, but I don't feel safe to attend it without a third party. I 'm willing to pass on any possible benefits to my representative after a win situation.
thanks for reading.
2007-01-17 06:29:28 · 8 answers · asked by Mark S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You don't give any indication as to where you are, but if you are in the London area you might be fortunate enough to be given free representation through the Free Representation Unit. However, it does not accept direct referrals: you would have to go through a citizen's advice bureau and then be referrred. http://www.freerepresentationunit.org.uk/referral-agencies.html
Meanwhile, at this meeting with your ex-employer you need somebody impartial to take notes. Your ex-employer is presumably going to make some sort of offer for you to take away and consider. You must surely know somebody sensible and level headed who could go along with you? Good luck, anyway!
2007-01-17 07:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to a representative/witness. This is typically a Trade Union rep or a member of the Employee's Council, or in the absence of both of these organisations you can take your auntie Ethel, if you want.
No solicitor is likely to do it for free.
2007-01-17 14:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have joined a Trade Union and a solicitor would have represented you. Too late now but a legal advisor may help but you must pay them. Membership of a union is cheap compared to what you stand to lose now.
2007-01-17 14:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by Tallboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My partner had a benefits appeal & was using the citizens advice bereau to write letters & fill in forms.They werent allowed to represent him by being at the appeal but they did write all his letters,fill in forms & most importantly they did him a written presentation of his case which he had copies given to the appeal board & used them to explain & get his case across.The C.A.B. is free & should you not be able to get someone to go with you to represent you this would definatly help you.Im not sure if in some cases they can send someone with you to represent you,it would also be worth asking.I know in my friends case they said for his type of case(DHS benefits appeal)the only thing they couldnt do was actualy physicaly go with you to the hearing.Ask the Citizens advice bereau if they can help you & go with you.They'l definatly point you in the right direction for this type of case & help you-& its free.
2007-01-18 18:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by Poppypunto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to pay. Is there a union rep who will come with you. You dont have to be in the union for him/her to come along with you. You can also take along a work collegue. I am not sure if you can have someone other than this ie friend family member etc.
2007-01-17 14:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by Miss RoZy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask ACAS for advice. They may send a representative to assist!
2007-01-17 14:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most solicitors will give you free advice and if they think you have a chance of winning they get paid when you get compensation
2007-01-17 14:41:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try citizens advice..
2007-01-17 14:32:39 · answer #8 · answered by Baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋