i am in uk, and havent been employed by the company long about 3 months i fell at work and now they are considering discharging me from the company. I am only 22 years old, what can i do, or what will be offered to me? please help to guide me.
2007-01-27 22:25:51 · 8 answers · asked by king kong 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Speak with citizen advice. I am sure that they cannot do that unless you have been injured so bad you cannot carry out the job you were employed to do. And if that the case they should offer you alternative. If accident at work then they could get in lots trouble. Also contact the Health and Safety Executive. No. from local council.
2007-01-27 22:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Rowdydogz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how things work in the UK, but usually in the US after 3 months your orientation period is over and you can count on staying with the company as a permanent employee. Hopefully you filed a work man's compensation report with your boss/ manager when you had your injury if you didn't you still can and bring your medical records from the hospital or doctor's office with you. Also call a lawyer.
2007-01-28 06:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by maigirl131 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess that all depends on why and how you fell. What were the conditions, etc? Your best bet would be to contact your labour board and get council from a lawyer. Good luck!
2007-01-28 06:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by prairiefire_14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You fell at work? You injured yourself? You are unable to return to work? And they are looking at firing you? Well I don't know about the UK, but here in the USA that is a major lawsuit.
2007-01-28 07:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww that stinks! you have your rights after 6 months of employment usually. do you have a contract? if you do look at whats what! if your agency then thats too bad they do whatever they like. also check if you had any witnesses around at the time of your accident. good luck
2007-01-28 06:32:11 · answer #5 · answered by xxSHORTYxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most companies do a trial period of 3 months and can dismiss you during that time for whatever reason they want...which is discusting esp in your situation but i dont think there is much you can do. tell them where to stick their job and walk out
2007-01-28 06:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by emmaline 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could you claim against them for industrial injury?
2007-01-28 06:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not your fault, try CAB and ACAS for help.
Good luck.
2007-01-31 08:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by van n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋