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by taffyapple
Sat Sep 05, 2015 3:04 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Dismissal questions/advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4767

Re: Dismissal questions/advice

I thought I would give you all an update on what's been happening. I have had my appeal hearing and they made the decision not to overturn the decision meaning that I am now looking for work. My union has offered me to help me take the case to an Employment Tribunal but I don't think that would help ...
by taffyapple
Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Sleeping, at my wits end, just me?
Replies: 13
Views: 7316

Re: Sleeping, at my wits end, just me?

I have to say that it is reassuring that I am not the only one who has issue with sleep. Sometimes it really feels like I am hitting my head against a brick wall ](*,) because my perception is that going to sleep/getting up should be easy for a grown up and it is only me having these issues. Having ...
by taffyapple
Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:58 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Dismissal questions/advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4767

Re: Dismissal questions/advice

Things are OK - I've put in my appeal with extensive details and documentation about dyspraxia within it but have begun the process of looking for a new job. With regards to the original hearing, I acknowledged a similar sentiment to your 'a perpetual get out of jail free card' example. The only ...
by taffyapple
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Dismissal questions/advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4767

Re: Dismissal questions/advice

Hi Sorry to be welcoming you given unfortunate circumstances but it is often the way here. Your Union Reps should be better placed to help you fight your corner and help you with your appeal. Hi Tom, Thanks for your reply. My union rep and employer did research as to my condition before my review ...
by taffyapple
Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Dismissal questions/advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4767

Dismissal questions/advice

So, I was dismissed from my job today and not exactly in the best place in the world. I had some issues with lateness during my first six months with the employer and it was taken to a review today. As it was still my trial period i.e. I had not been made permanent, they were able to dismiss me. My ...