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Hello,
I am looking for some advice. I was asked into the office for a meeting on Friday during which I was unexpectedly told I was in a Protected Conversation and I was to be given a Settlement Agreement.
A little background, the company had just completed a long term project which lasted 2 years. Everyone on the project was of the opinion it was the worst project we had all worked on. Additionally, I was disappointed that I had not been consulted during key moments of the project. I wanted to discuss key issues with management that I thought needed addressed. Anyway, management never gave me their time of day and parts of the project eventually needed scrapped and reworked as a result.
Last August I handed in my resignation in frustration. The main boss at my company then showed an interest and spoke to me about the issues I had and seemed shocked by whats was going on and told me that they would make improvements as I was a valued employee. I was asked to reconsider for a period of 3 months to see if things improved and I agreed. We would have a sit down at the end and review the 3 months.
After 3 months, nothing improved but the project was winding down and I spent the odd day on other things. After 5 months, in passing my boss asked how things were going and I said "the project seems to have ended but I have not had any word of that review we were supposed to have". A couple of weeks later and i get called into the office and get offered a Settlement Agreement, I am told I cannot discuss with colleagues due to it being a Protected Conversation. I had a Manager type follow me around the office as I packed up my things like I was stealing or had just nutted a Line Manager. I could not say goodbye to friends and colleagues. I have no idea what they will be told. I had absolutely no reason to think I would be out of a job.
So I have been offered.
I was never given any real reason to why i have been dismissed. My employer is still advertising a job that is similar to mine. I was given no disciplinary. I got on well with staff and I am not incompetent. I know I can reject the offer but I do not know where that leaves me. If I negotiate or reject the offer do i still get paid on my regular payday?
I was with the company just under 4 years. I know a solicitor will suggest I negotiate the settlement amount but what can I expect?
I have to be convinced that I would win an Unfair Dismissal case as I have behaved professionally throughout all discussions and I believe my Employer has not followed procedure. Any advice?
Much appreciated,
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I am looking for some advice. I was asked into the office for a meeting on Friday during which I was unexpectedly told I was in a Protected Conversation and I was to be given a Settlement Agreement.
A little background, the company had just completed a long term project which lasted 2 years. Everyone on the project was of the opinion it was the worst project we had all worked on. Additionally, I was disappointed that I had not been consulted during key moments of the project. I wanted to discuss key issues with management that I thought needed addressed. Anyway, management never gave me their time of day and parts of the project eventually needed scrapped and reworked as a result.
Last August I handed in my resignation in frustration. The main boss at my company then showed an interest and spoke to me about the issues I had and seemed shocked by whats was going on and told me that they would make improvements as I was a valued employee. I was asked to reconsider for a period of 3 months to see if things improved and I agreed. We would have a sit down at the end and review the 3 months.
After 3 months, nothing improved but the project was winding down and I spent the odd day on other things. After 5 months, in passing my boss asked how things were going and I said "the project seems to have ended but I have not had any word of that review we were supposed to have". A couple of weeks later and i get called into the office and get offered a Settlement Agreement, I am told I cannot discuss with colleagues due to it being a Protected Conversation. I had a Manager type follow me around the office as I packed up my things like I was stealing or had just nutted a Line Manager. I could not say goodbye to friends and colleagues. I have no idea what they will be told. I had absolutely no reason to think I would be out of a job.
So I have been offered.
- Remaining holiday pay
- 2 months notice period pay
- A settlement/termination payment of 20% my annual salary
I was never given any real reason to why i have been dismissed. My employer is still advertising a job that is similar to mine. I was given no disciplinary. I got on well with staff and I am not incompetent. I know I can reject the offer but I do not know where that leaves me. If I negotiate or reject the offer do i still get paid on my regular payday?
I was with the company just under 4 years. I know a solicitor will suggest I negotiate the settlement amount but what can I expect?
I have to be convinced that I would win an Unfair Dismissal case as I have behaved professionally throughout all discussions and I believe my Employer has not followed procedure. Any advice?
Much appreciated,
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