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Intimidated and threatened into resigning b4 I was paid sick pay

hi
please can any1 help me.?(
i was not paid my sick pay this month by company I work for
i have been off sick since November 2018, and had ssp paid by them
i called the office 28/2/2019 and no1 was available to talk to me regarding my missing payment this month
an hour later I had 2 missed calls from unknown numbers
I answered on then 3rd ring!
some man on the Fone being very abrupt and abusive
said he was working on behalf
of the company I work 4
he gave me 20 mins to attend a
meeting with him
and that I would then receive my sick pay owing for February If I went to the meeting
He Said he would give it me Cash in hand!! And that it was in my own interest to meet him
as the boss of company I work 4 who had sent him was not a very nice man and it could end up nasty!!
a friend came with me
and we voice recorded the whole meeting
he was very abusive and threatening and he dictated to me what to write in a letter of resignation.!!
He said that I would only receive the money if resigned there and then and would b makeing it easy for myself if I do it today/now
he then threw the cash at me and drove off
he refused all the way through the recordings to give his name
said it was irrelevant and I did
Not need to know who he was.!!
it scared me half to death I had a massive panic attack just couldn’t breath.((
i suffer with Chronic depression and anxiety, arthritis and fybro
this has tiped me over the edge
i contacted the police and have to go see them Saturday Morning
thry advises me to lock all doors and they had red flagged his vehicle as we also took his registration
is this legal.??
where can i please get some advice.
i cannot get through to cab on the fone.(
help.x
please can any1 help me.?(
i was not paid my sick pay this month by company I work for
i have been off sick since November 2018, and had ssp paid by them
i called the office 28/2/2019 and no1 was available to talk to me regarding my missing payment this month
an hour later I had 2 missed calls from unknown numbers
I answered on then 3rd ring!
some man on the Fone being very abrupt and abusive
said he was working on behalf
of the company I work 4
he gave me 20 mins to attend a
meeting with him
and that I would then receive my sick pay owing for February If I went to the meeting
He Said he would give it me Cash in hand!! And that it was in my own interest to meet him
as the boss of company I work 4 who had sent him was not a very nice man and it could end up nasty!!
a friend came with me
and we voice recorded the whole meeting
he was very abusive and threatening and he dictated to me what to write in a letter of resignation.!!
He said that I would only receive the money if resigned there and then and would b makeing it easy for myself if I do it today/now
he then threw the cash at me and drove off
he refused all the way through the recordings to give his name
said it was irrelevant and I did
Not need to know who he was.!!
it scared me half to death I had a massive panic attack just couldn’t breath.((
i suffer with Chronic depression and anxiety, arthritis and fybro
this has tiped me over the edge
i contacted the police and have to go see them Saturday Morning
thry advises me to lock all doors and they had red flagged his vehicle as we also took his registration
is this legal.??
where can i please get some advice.
i cannot get through to cab on the fone.(
help.x
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Personally, I do not know how to advise however some of our community members will and be in contact with you soon to help.
P,ease keep us updated and we are here anytime for you
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
Sorry what has happened.
I agree this is highly unlawful and you did the right thing contacting the Police.
You could contact Disability Rights UK .
Might be worth asking them for further consultation and advice.
We as a community are here to support you. Listen.
My concern is for you and have care that your mental state is effected.
Please if you need any help and advise with anything please contact me.
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i am stil shaking and scared.(
i will contact disability rights uk.x will keep u updated.x
My concern is for you. Do you have any support for yourself at the moment.?
Just a thought speak to your Doctor or please ask me or the community if we can help.
I have mental health issues myself . So know what happens how the mental conditions can be effected.
Take care .
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mess with
he hates people taking the **** out of him!
along with lots more evidence of why how and what would happen if I didn’t sign
he basically told me what 2 write in the resignation letter
he would not accept mine as it said that I was resigning at their request
He also made
me
sign that he had thrown/given me the sick pay at me
All this in a layby!!
Just me my friend Wendy who drove me there as I cannot drive...
it was the scariest strangest thing I have ever had happen to me.(
this has totally
knocked my
depression and my
anxiety is so bad now I can’t breathe at times.((
along with this and being turned down
for LCWRA
I’m totally at the end.(((
I’m a terrible state right now
i have no support apart
form my lovely friend Wendy who
took with me to the meeting. im
waiting for my dr to call me back 2hra I been waiting now.((
totally confused what to do.((
i struggle with talking on the Fone.((
spinning on the spot right now.((
Please can I ask have you phoned Disability UK for any advice and consultation.
I do understand what is happening here. Please take some time deep breaths put some music on.
Anything soothing got usually Classic FM on just try to remain calm I know it is not easy. I have been there as I do with my mental health.
Please can I also add make a script of what you wish to say use word for word on the phone. I have same issues remember try to remember what to say speak slowly.
Another calming effect is to have a glass of cold water this helps. Have a dry mouth, thudding heart and palpitations, stomach churning chest pain just makes the symptoms ease.
I understand you need to speak to your Doctor you are waiting for a call. Please could I ask if your friend Wendy to attend with you. Might be an idea. As an advocate to say what is happening to you.
If your friend is OK with this.
I should contact as you have done the Police . You need to tell them everything. Please do. In fact I am amazed they have not been around earlier.
I believe you have an appointment on Saturday . Try to get your mind if you can to talk to them.
I know this is bordering on harassment and a hate crime plus this needs to be investigated. There such Police Units.
Is it possible for your friend to attend with you with that as well.
I am here if you need anything further support. Always here.
Hope that helps.
@thespiceman.
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Do you have family and friends around you who can offer some support? Perhaps they can speak on the phone on your behalf if you're not comfortable? As this is more of a legal issue we may not be best placed to advise, however please do feel free to keep us updated. Our members are here to listen, and we're all wishing you only the very best.
the dr called me back and I’d do disgusted at what has been happening
she has prescribed me sleeping tabs
my
friend Wendy is coming to the police station.with me.x
I hope that helps you.
Please keep in touch and if you need to talk am always here. Anytime.
Always supportive. Take care.
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sorry 4 the late update. I’ve had a ruff few days
the police said it’s NOT a criminal offense.;(
unbelievable
Then you need if I can make a suggestion to consider speaking to Disability Rights UK . To see whether what further action needs to be taken.
I am appalled at the Police reaction to this.
I am concerned for you as a member of our community.
Please if you need to talk or feel the need to ask the community for anything we can help on. Please get in touch.
Please take care.
@thespiceman
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Sorry to read your experience it's shocking. I am an ex human resource professional and know about employment law. This may not be criminal offence but is most definitely a breach of employment law. You need to contact acas they will give you the best advice as this could be potential unfair dismissal. Hope this helps you.
i was forced into signing the resignation
with threats of violence...
i will contact Acas today
i have an appointment at Jon centre to try prove this happened as I’m now on 90 day sanction.(
told me it was a police matter!!!
How can I help. ? I did suggest speak to Disability Rights have you spoken to them.
I can feel your frustration and anger.
I am here if I can suggest or advise with anything. Be supportive.
Also have this organisation if this helps you if you are seeking employment.
https://www.evenbreak.co.uk.
An employment agency for members of our community.
My concern is that it is effecting you mentally.
All I can add is you are a member of this community where you are respected and valued.
Please if you need to talk I am listening anytime.
I do understand and have the time.
Please keep in touch.
@thespiceman
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I finally won my employment tribunal x
and had a nice settlement out of court xx
That the way they treated me was
Just going to tag in another member who is going through discrimination tribunal at present
@cupcake88 may find this thread interesting
I've just read back through all this and ooft, you have been through the mill. I'm so glad you have come out the other side with a positive outcome. Well done you for persevering
Thanks for letting us know how you got on.
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think twice before behaving in such ways and discriminating:
their solicitor asked me for a Settlement I would b happy with
they tried wverythig
even changing the name of the company!
whicj was my worry tor the court that they would go insolvent or find a way out.!!
But it didn’t work for them! 😂
I settled as the court was adjourned till April next year....
and I wanted it all over due to the anxiety it was causing me x
so glad I won
they can’t treat anybody that way let alone sone1 who is disabled.!!
I WON...xxx
there is restrictions
ie I can’t Discuss the case openly about the settlement etc..!
Give it alm you have cause we need to stand up the these idiots..!x
good luck x
the inconvenience of having to travel
miles to the court in 2019... then It was adjourned for another year....
the guy who committed the discrimination Smirking and looking all smug!!
but the judge sitting was not having none of it..) as he Culd clearly see that I had a case.xx the communication with their solicitor was all done through email aswell as acas, as it was All agreed at the start of the lockdown x Yes I had to sign COT3 and acas had to confirm all was agreed and signed before it was settled x
please
let me l know how u get on.x and if u need any more info please just ask x
They also did not stick to any of the Court orders...x so they Culd have had a hefty fine From the court on top had they not seen the light and settled x
so that’s great because I don’t know how I would be able to get there with how I’ll iam so I’m greatful it’s a phone pre hearing but even then I can’t be dealing with the crap and lies they will come out with . So
im preparing my left for that . I have kept all edvidence in a date order in a folder , all my notes , my proof of postage to them all letters , so I feel that I have enough edvidence I also have my medical edvidence to prove how I’ll iam .
i have done a impact statement and I have also added some emails a member of staff who left gave me which im so greatful basically it was the owners being very nice to them bout her physical illness and asking how they could make reasonable adjustments and just a nice response compared to the horrendous degrading response I got from the owners from all the discrimination . I will be sending them copies of the two emails and letting them know I will be discussing this at pre tribunal . I have no problem in letting them see my edvidence there the ones who won’t give me access to documents because it will show them in a bad light they will look stupid if they want to ignore the court .
i was advised I’m looking at the middle tier for compensation . So I know the figure I want if we go to court and what I will settle for . I’m looking for composation for injury to feelings and loss of earnings as they set my health right back And really knocked me down , I want the stolen Pension money they can’t explain where it went to refunded back , because they chose to block all my emails and lie to acas saying they had no they made it very hard for me to collect my last pay also . I do also want refunding back for all the stamps and proof of posting which of course has added up . And I would like loss of earnings .
yeh my witnesses are exe employees some have given me edvidence but can’t be witnesses due to other commitments which is fair enough . The staff that are still there have been basically told if they even speak to me there be sacked I have a copy of that email to .
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Of course they dont want to go to tribunal but they will want this to cost them as little as possible
Now almost a year later and working for a new employer whose response when she told them of her disability - she declared it on application monitoring form and when filling in health questionaire after being offered the post , asked what they could do help. Without exception all her work colleagues/managers have been amazing and she knows she's a valued member of the team. She too wishes she had persued her ex boss not for any monetary compensation but because she felt her treatment by them had been unfair.
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