I have my case being heard on Monday. Has anyone recently been through a case? It all seems so daunting, I had read the evidence from all sides and going mad. I lost my job becaus having giving my employer 10 months notice of intended leave, they refused all as someone else was off for 5 of the 11 days. But they refused all the leave without explanation. They have made 3 offers during the buildup but it is not just the £. Anyone else been in this position?
2007-07-07 04:20:44 · 6 answers · asked by adam 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
You have no legal right to have paid leave when you want it I'm afraid. You have a right to paid leave - but when it is taken is at the discretion of the employer.
The only chance you will have of winning is if the employer initially granted the leave and then went back on it.
2007-07-11 00:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for as much £££ as you can get, and find a job with a reasonable employer. These guys sound like total A-holes if you ask me chap!!
As far as I am aware, they are within their legal rights to refuse leave, but I've never heard of it happening when someone has given that much notice. Most companies, given that time frame, can arrange cover for a few days. Its not that hard to treat your most valuable asset (your staff) well. Look for a new employer with a high proportion of staff that have been with the company for 5+ years, that is the best indicator of a good employer!!
2007-07-07 04:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Silverslim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they are helpful in making the visit as comfortable as possible. They even have seperate rooms for the two parties so they do not have to see each other before. The Chairman listens to both parties, and explains the position in law. If you are not being represented then politeness helps. Just make sure you say all you want to say when given your opportunity and ignore anything the other party says. So be well prepared, including writing down what you have to say.
2007-07-07 04:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by Barbarian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thuink this is proberbly a storm in a teacup which has got out of hand. In the Company I worked for their was a definate procedure for holidays. it was annoying sometimes 'cos they always semed to change the rules but by and large it worked. I don;'t know what offers the company made but if they are judged to be reasonable you have no case
2007-07-08 20:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the employer refused all leave without explanation (if that is the truth).
Then your employer does not have a leg to stand on.
2007-07-07 04:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are very highly qualified and virtualy irreplaceable then they will win, if not then you have a great chance. if the judge thinks that they have made a fair offer and that you are being greedy he may make a smaller award to you.
2007-07-07 04:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋