Early Probation Termination

[Beatrixx]

I went through a similar situation a few months ago.

 

The advice you are being given here, especially about the wrong dismissal, is 100% correct.

 

I don't understand why you have solicitors and ACAS telling you that you have a good case for wrong dismissal, when you clearly don't.

 

It's natural to feel the way you do about this situation and to want justice, especially when you've done nothing wrong. It's an employers world, they can do what they want in your first two years with them as long as they following procedure.

 

You've been there less than 3 months, write it off as a bad experience and move on.

You probably don't want to hear the latter advice and nor did I when I lost my job.

 

It was the advice Sangie gave me and it was the best advice out of all everything everyone ever said to me during that horrible time. Six months later I've achieved my career goals, something I would have never been able to do if I was still in my old job.

 

Sangie (and some others) are straight speaking and it does come across as aggressive.

I had a similar situation whereby I sought advice from elsewhere and Sangie wasn't too happy.

 

I followed the other advice and found some peace through it.

It wasn't anything legal, I simply asked for further information regarding my dismissal via a Subject Access request.

 

It was a huge risk to take as I risked further damaging my reputation but it didn't.

The company relaxed in their attitude towards me as further information came to light in my favour.

 

BUT legally nothing changed, their records show that I was dismissed and I will still never be able to work for that company again. I didn't look to take any further action, it wasn't worth my time or effort.

 

Good luck for your future.

[Beatrixx]

You're very welcome.

 

Again my situation was similar. They recruited in another area after my dismissal and announced they would not be replacing me as they wanted to focus in that other area. That's a strategic decision that's not made on a whim. My paranoia wasn't paranoia, they were trying to get me to leave. I've since found out I was recruited to meet some key objectives over a 6 month period, when I met them I was no longer needed. Cheaper than getting a contractor in and cheaper than redundancy.

 

Be very careful and be wary of your actions. Be the better person, no matter how hard this eats away at you. In the end they're the ones who will end up looking like idiots, not you

[Beatrixx]

 

All in less than 3 months,not hard to see why I am aggrieved and shocked by the termination is it?

 

You have every right to be aggrieved!! You have every right to want to seek answers. But unfortunately you're not going to get then and there is nothing legal you can do - doesn't hurt trying though, if I had found a way I would have totally taken my lot to court. I think you needed more than legal advice.

 

Take care and I'm wishing you all the very best. I'm sure you will find something better soon.