Jump to content


  • Tweets

  • Posts

    • The incident was 03rd March 2024 - and that was the only letter that I have received from MET 15th April 2024 The charge I paid was at the Stansted Airport exit gate (No real relevance now - I thought this charge was for that!!).   Here is the content of email to them (Yes I know I said I was the driver !!!!) as said above -  I thought this charge was for that!! "Stansted Airport" Dear “To whom it may concern” My name is ??  PCN:  ?? Veh Reg: Date of Incident: 03rd March 2024 I have just received a parking charge final reminder letter, dated 10th April 2024 - for an overstay.  This is the first to my knowledge of any overstay. I am aware that I am out of the 28 days, I don’t mean to be rude, this feels like it is a scam My movements on this day in question are, I pulled into what looked like a service station on my way to pick my daughter and family up from Stansted airport. The reason for me pulling into this area was to use a toilet, so I found Starbucks, and when into there, after the above, I then purchased a coffee. After which I then continued with my journey to pick my daughter up. (however after I sent this email I remember that Starbucks was closed so I then I walked over to Macdonalds) There was no signs about parking or any tickets machines to explains about the parking rules. Once at Stansted, I entered and then paid on exit.  So Im not show where I overstayed my welcome.. With gratitude    
    • Just to enlarge on Dave's great rundown of your case under Penalty. In the oft quoted case often seen on PCNs,  viz PE v Beavis while to Judges said there was a case for claiming that £100 was a penalty, this was overruled in this case because PE had a legitimate interest in keeping the car park free for other motorists which outweighed the penalty. Here there is no legitimate interest since the premises were closed. Therefore the charge is a penalty and the case should be thrown out for that reason alone.   The Appeals dept need informing about what and what isn't a valid PCN. Dummies. You should also mention that you were unable to pay by Iphone as there was no internet connection and there was a long  queue to pay on a very busy day . There was no facility for us to pay from the time of our arrival only the time from when we paid at the machine so we felt that was a bit of a scam since we were not parked until we paid. On top of that we had two children to load and unload in the car which should be taken into account since Consideration periods and Grace periods are minimum time. If you weren't the driver and PoFA isn't compliant you are off scot free since only the driver is liable and they are saying it was you. 
    • Thank you dx. I consider myself well and truly told :) x Thank you dx. I consider myself well and truly told :) x
    • Doubt the uneconomic write off would be registered, unless you agreed to accept write off settlement of the claim. It is just cosmetic damage. All that has happened, is that the car has been looked at and they realised the repair costs are going to exceed the value of the car. If the car is perfectly driveable with no upcoming normal work required to pass next MOT, your current Insurers will continue Insurance and you can accept an amount from third party Insurers to go towards you repairing the scratched bodywork.    
  • Recommended Topics

  • Our picks

    • If you are buying a used car – you need to read this survival guide.
        • Like
      • 1 reply
    • Hello,

      On 15/1/24 booked appointment with Big Motoring World (BMW) to view a mini on 17/1/24 at 8pm at their Enfield dealership.  

      Car was dirty and test drive was two circuits of roundabout on entry to the showroom.  Was p/x my car and rushed by sales exec and a manager into buying the mini and a 3yr warranty that night, sale all wrapped up by 10pm.  They strongly advised me taking warranty out on car that age (2017) and confirmed it was honoured at over 500 UK registered garages.

      The next day, 18/1/24 noticed amber engine warning light on dashboard , immediately phoned BMW aftercare team to ask for it to be investigated asap at nearest garage to me. After 15 mins on hold was told only their 5 service centres across the UK can deal with car issues with earliest date for inspection in March ! Said I’m not happy with that given what sales team advised or driving car. Told an amber warning light only advisory so to drive with caution and call back when light goes red.

      I’m not happy to do this, drive the car or with the after care experience (a sign of further stresses to come) so want a refund and to return the car asap.

      Please can you advise what I need to do today to get this done. 
       

      Many thanks 
      • 81 replies
    • Housing Association property flooding. https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/438641-housing-association-property-flooding/&do=findComment&comment=5124299
        • Like
      • 161 replies
    • We have finally managed to obtain the transcript of this case.

      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

      Frankly I don't think that is any accident.

      One of the points that the judge made was that the customers contract with the broker specifically refers to the courier – and it is clear that the courier knows that they are acting for a third party. There is no need to name the third party. They just have to be recognisably part of a class of person – such as a sender or a recipient of the parcel.

      Please note that a recent case against UPS failed on exactly the same issue with the judge held that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 did not apply.

      We will be getting that transcript very soon. We will look at it and we will understand how the judge made such catastrophic mistakes. It was a very poor judgement.
      We will be recommending that people do include this adverse judgement in their bundle so that when they go to county court the judge will see both sides and see the arguments against this adverse judgement.
      Also, we will be to demonstrate to the judge that we are fair-minded and that we don't mind bringing everything to the attention of the judge even if it is against our own interests.
      This is good ethical practice.

      It would be very nice if the parcel delivery companies – including EVRi – practised this kind of thing as well.

       

      OT APPROVED, 365MC637, FAROOQ, EVRi, 12.07.23 (BRENT) - J v4.pdf
        • Like
  • Recommended Topics

Work trying to force me out,not sure how far I can take it


style="text-align: center;">  

Thread Locked

because no one has posted on it for the last 4127 days.

If you need to add something to this thread then

 

Please click the "Report " link

 

at the bottom of one of the posts.

 

If you want to post a new story then

Please

Start your own new thread

That way you will attract more attention to your story and get more visitors and more help 

 

Thanks

Recommended Posts

Without going into particulars,over the course of a year a new manager was installed and despite initially getting on well with him,I have quickly found my work life intolerable since I raised objections to the way I was being treated by a fellow co worker who is friends with him.

 

The initial conversation jarred with me as I had been told I was a good worker during his induction ,however I was now being watched on camera and they could see I am not a good worker as he put it.I reported this to my shop reps and I suggested we try for a fresh state between the manager and me.

 

Fast forward a couple months I've been physically threatened by a fellow co worker, and despite reporting it straight away, it was investigated two weeks and abit later with a cursory chat.Ive had what I believe the equalitys act broken with private and confidential information being openly disseminated around my work place after the manager being informed of it.

 

Ive complained about the heatlth and safety conditions at our work place which were ignored until an accident befell me because I in part was not given the correct equipment.SImilar incidents regarding being harassed by fellow coworkers and my health and safety ignored , at the end of my tether I went to the manager and said this was wrong cant we just sort it out as Id rather not taken to hr but will as this cant go on.He replied I can go ahead and subsequently issued me with a disciplinary letter for being sick four times in 1 year-3 of the incidents were because I suffered injuries at work.

 

I guess I'm writing this as I'm not sure where to go,I'm certain they failed me in their duty of care ,however I do not want to lose my job.

Edited by maroondevo52
Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello and Welcome, kitt.

 

I've split up your post a bit, hopefully you'll get some help shortly.

 

Regards,

 

Scott.

Any advice I give is honest and in good faith.:)

If in doubt, you should seek the opinion of a Qualified Professional.

If you can, please donate to this site.

Help keep it up and active, helping people like you.

If you no longer require help, please do what you can to help others

RIP: Rooster-UK - MARTIN3030 - cerberusalert

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Kitt,

I have learnt from my own experience that the most important thing is to document absolutely everything. Record conversations, dates, times, witnesses etc. Did you see a doctor over the injuries at work? If so make sure you have dates etc. Were any risk assessments carried out afterwards to help prevent it happening again. Check out employer regs on welfare (including your responsibilities as well as theirs. Any time you approach management or similar ALWAYS do it in writing or by email and if they only respond verbally then request it in writing. Even things unrelated to your circumstances, make a note if they breach any kind of Policy, Procedure or similar as it all adds up if you should end up in Tribunal (which hopefully it won't). I have found that knowledge really is power especially if they don't know what you know!

Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for splitting it and yep I've documented a lot by making complaints in writing ,problem is some of it is a case of he said/I said, however on him breaking the equalities act and health & safety act by disclosing private medical information and failing to provide the correct equipment it has been noted externally. Is it advisable to seek legal advice or present what I ready have to hr formally? I don't mind taking it further but Im worried I will be forced out for doing so when all I want is to come in do my job go home and study.

Edited by Kitt_Walker
Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for splitting it and yep I've documented a lot by making complaints in writing ,problem is some of it is a case of he said/I said, however on him breaking the equalities act and health & safety act by disclosing private medical information and failing to provide the correct equipment it has been noted externally. Is it advisable to seek legal advice or present what I ready have to hr formally? I don't mind taking it further but Im worried I will be forced out for doing so when all I want is to come in do my job go home and study.

 

I would suggest speaking to ACAS or a Union Rep if you are a member. ACAS can be very helpful while remaining impartial. Be careful with the Union though if they also work for your employer as well as employees. By taking this any further sadly you do put yourself at risk no matter how wonderful the company may be. Do you have whistling blowing policy? If so, I would check out this route as HR are then obligated to protect your anonymity. I am going through something similar and I am not going to play all my cards at once. Always keep a spare ace up your sleeve. In your instance I don't know whether there is potential for a more serious injury so maybe a look through the HSE website would help determine whether more serious offences are being committed. Employers don't like the word HSE. Maybe consider the Data Protection Act as well if the disclosure applies. The ACAS codes of practice are a good read as well but bear in mind they are only advisory and not legally binding so although an employer does not have to abide by them it will go against them should it reach tribunal.

Link to post
Share on other sites

when you say you have fornally complained, how many formal and informal complaints have you put in? And over what timne period? How many were subtantia and how many trivial?

Never assume anyone on the internet is who they say they are. Only rely on advice from insured professionals you have paid for!

Link to post
Share on other sites

when you say you have fornally complained, how many formal and informal complaints have you put in? And over what timne period? How many were subtantia and how many trivial?

 

Thanks firefly seems things can only get more scary and serious sadly.With regards to the nature of the complaints, it has been a mixture across an 8 month period. The accidents that I feel broke h&s standards I have rung through and a written report submitted but with his camera comment I complained informally to our in house reps.

Link to post
Share on other sites

3 formal in 8 months and nothing much done tells me you aren't going to get anywhere with another complaint. "Several" informal is enough to get yourself labelled as an irritation, no matter how justified you were.

 

I think realistically you nee to find a way to live with it, while you look for another job. If you are planning to go further down the Equality Act route I think you need proper legal advice.

Never assume anyone on the internet is who they say they are. Only rely on advice from insured professionals you have paid for!

Link to post
Share on other sites

3 formal in 8 months and nothing much done tells me you aren't going to get anywhere with another complaint. "Several" informal is enough to get yourself labelled as an irritation, no matter how justified you were.

 

I think realistically you nee to find a way to live with it, while you look for another job. If you are planning to go further down the Equality Act route I think you need proper legal advice.

 

Yikes defo going to get a lot more serious then,thanks for reply though.

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • Recently Browsing   0 Caggers

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Have we helped you ...?


×
×
  • Create New...