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Title: Unfair selection for redundancy
Post by: pscocoa on 08 June 2010, 22:57:20
You may recall this long running matter involving a friend.

Tribunal was due to start tomorrow. Happily case has been settled tonight. Unfortunately cannot say anything as confidentiality agreement has been signed.
Title: Re: Unfair selection for redundancy
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 08 June 2010, 23:03:30


Good result.  :y :y :y

As long as your mate is happy with the result.
Title: Re: Unfair selection for redundancy
Post by: pscocoa on 08 June 2010, 23:13:30
Everyone happy- thanks Skruntie.

I will have to think of a way I can write about the issues in a general manner. How the ordinary guy can get any justice in these situations is absolutely frightening.

The futility of internal appeals in redundancy situations is also a huge issue - if one of 2 people in a "pool" is selected and then goes through meetings and appeals with employer and after 5 weeks wins the appeal then how on earth do you go back to the person not first selected and say - sorry it is you not him. Process would start all over again. Hence no internal appeals in these situations will ever succeed. Fundamentally unfair in my view.
Title: Re: Unfair selection for redundancy
Post by: Richie London on 09 June 2010, 09:34:58
it should be last in and first out,but its usually those who have the longer tongue stay and those who work the hardest go.
Title: Re: Unfair selection for redundancy
Post by: pscocoa on 09 June 2010, 09:37:13
Not sure if I have posted on this before but something that may help people - Legal Expenses Insurance under your Home Insurance Policy.

In the case just dealt with, home insurance policy paid for legal expenses up to a certain point. How does it work?

Basically you have to demonstrate to the solicitor appointed by the insurance company that you have a 51% chance of winning. If at any time this solicitor considers that you do not have a 51% chance, for example after receiving some evidence from the other side in the preparation of the case - then funding can be withdrawn.

Also if a reasonable settlement offer (reasonable - in the opinion of your solicitor ) is made by the other side and you do not accept then funding is withdrawn also.

This cover is for contracts including employment contracts.