I've obvs had a few other things to sort out in the last couple of days as my life's kinda been upturned but if you can recommend a lawyer other than the one she has sent me details for then please send over via PM if you like?
Men - have you ever been sexually harrassed at work?
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I've obvs had a few other things to sort out in the last couple of days as my life's kinda been upturned but if you can recommend a lawyer other than the one she has sent me details for then please send over via PM if you like?
Ah well. You tried. Don't ask, don't get, and it didn't cost you anything.
"genuine goodwill payment"
One thing that occured to me. Will they be giving you a good reference? Worth securing that as well.
Yes there's some clause in there about the reference. But I'm deleting this sorry episode from my work history anyway and will just put this period down to 'freelancer' at various firms. I do bits on the side here and there so that's true so fuck it ill go with that. in my industry they dont really check references too closely, its just about your portfolio...
As far as the 'genuine goodwill' bit I think that might be a reference to them knowing my son has been unwell and it's just before Xmas. They kind of alluded to that.
Dystopiary
putting up a hook to hang my hopes upon
If you're in a union, ask them. (And would they help with costs?)
Might help:
Using a solicitor
And if likely to get too costly:
Finding free or affordable legal help
cesare
shady's dreams ♥
Yes, it has to be independent advice and it's mandatory to get the independent advice.
You don't need to go with their recommendation Petcha as Winot says. Also your lawyer can ask for an agreed reference which doesn't need to refer to you failing anything.
A short reference confirming employment dates, job title, clear disciplinary record and best wishes for the future is enough (and won't raise any red flags for future employers either).
Edit: getting an agreed reference doesn't mean you have to use it.
Hollis
bloody furious
I dunno if you have any grounds for unfair dismissal... 
Given you're still in probation you have no rights other than these:
Unfair dismissal - Dismissals - Acas
You're probably best trying to get one of this 15 minute freebie calls with a lawyer - or a Union.
I was in a crap situation during probation - bullying by someone in education sector. Both the Union and lawyer advised me that unless I wanted to spend 2 years of my life fighting for something that was unlikely to succeed I was best probably just resigning and moving on with life..
Given you're still in probation you have no rights other than these:Unfair dismissal - Dismissals - Acas
You're probably best trying to get one of this 15 minute freebie calls with a lawyer - or a Union.
I was in a crap situation during probation - bullying by someone in education sector. Both the Union and lawyer advised me that unless I wanted to spend 2 years of my life fighting for something that was unlikely to succeed I was best probably just resigning and moving on with life..
tommers
It was... Rebekah Vardy's account
I want to know what it was now.On second thoughts... I want a quiet evening..
Hollis
bloody furious
I contacted a couple lawyers today about 'end of contract/potential breach of contract' advice. One didn't want to know. The other - after me giving a lengthy summary of what had happened said 'And how can I help?' which I didn't find particularly useful. They did however put me onto the free line at ACAS and the person there was really helpful - if politely telling me there was fuck all I could do. Bring on day 1 employment rights... it's a travesty that these aren't in place already.
I get the impression there aren't as many freebie lawyers you can contact as there used to be - I could only find two through google.
