Formal grievance
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Hi @Bec301, sorry you're having to go through so much with your work and that it's having such an impact on your mental health. I'm afraid I don't have any experience of this myself, but I wanted to say hello and welcome you to the community.
Have you sought any legal advice about it so far? Citizens Advice might be able to offer some help if you haven't been in touch already.
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Hello and thank you both. I have been in contact with ACAS and they were helpful and signposted me to EASS who said they felt discrimination took place and provided me with templates of the formal letters to send to my employer. I have tried to avoid this route as it feels so stressful and anxiety provoking but I feel I have no choice. Perhaps standing up for myself will give me some control back in the situation but it feels daunting as this whole episode has completely stripped my confidence.0
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Glad you've had some contact with ACAS and EASS @Bec301, that sounds positive. Do you have any friends or family that could help support you through the process should you go forward with it? I can understand why it must feel so daunting.
We're always here if you need to chat about things too if you need to1 -
Rosie_Scope said:Glad you've had some contact with ACAS and EASS @Bec301, that sounds positive. Do you have any friends or family that could help support you through the process should you go forward with it? I can understand why it must feel so daunting.
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@Bec301
I understand what you're going through. I have chronic cancer and have undergone chemotherapy, which can be mentally and physically exhausting. I thought I was returning to work in 2021 after a pre arranged month in hospital for intense chemotherapy. When I was due to return to work shortly before I received an email from my employer, they were concerned about my return to a work place environment being good for my health, that is when I knew this was going to be a battle to keep my employment with them after giving them many decades of loyal service I was furious.
This happened only 18 months after my husband had passed away from a sudden brief illness. With my income now reduced to one, the last thing I needed was another decrease in income living off an early retirement pension. Instead of passively accepting their decision, I stood up for myself and fought back with everything I had. I outlined my own demands, reminding them of their supposed concern for my well-being. Eventually, I successfully negotiated myself a return to work with reduced hours keeping the same salary.
If you haven't already, I recommend reaching out to Macmillan Cancer Support. They provide valuable resources and advice specifically tailored to employment matters following a cancer diagnosis. Based on my personal experience, I engaged in a couple of in-depth discussions with them. These conversations provided the sufficient insights required to construct my own case. I believe this could potentially be beneficial for you as well.
Bec, I completely understand the dark place you're in right now. I've been there myself, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. But please believe me when I say that things will get better. It may take time and effort, but it is possible to find your way out of the darkness and into a brighter future. Hang in there, and don't give up!
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MW123 said:@Bec301
I understand what you're going through. I have chronic cancer and have undergone chemotherapy, which can be mentally and physically exhausting. I thought I was returning to work in 2021 after a pre arranged month in hospital for intense chemotherapy. When I was due to return to work shortly before I received an email from my employer, they were concerned about my return to a work place environment being good for my health, that is when I knew this was going to be a battle to keep my employment with them after giving them many decades of loyal service I was furious.
This happened only 18 months after my husband had passed away from a sudden brief illness. With my income now reduced to one, the last thing I needed was another decrease in income living off an early retirement pension. Instead of passively accepting their decision, I stood up for myself and fought back with everything I had. I outlined my own demands, reminding them of their supposed concern for my well-being. Eventually, I successfully negotiated myself a return to work with reduced hours keeping the same salary.
If you haven't already, I recommend reaching out to Macmillan Cancer Support. They provide valuable resources and advice specifically tailored to employment matters following a cancer diagnosis. Based on my personal experience, I engaged in a couple of in-depth discussions with them. These conversations provided the sufficient insights required to construct my own case. I believe this could potentially be beneficial for you as well.
Bec, I completely understand the dark place you're in right now. I've been there myself, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. But please believe me when I say that things will get better. It may take time and effort, but it is possible to find your way out of the darkness and into a brighter future. Hang in there, and don't give up!
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