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Disability discrimination tribunal

Hi, I’m due to fill out my ET1 in the next few days, can I just confirm at this stage it’s just filling the form. I don’t need to include all the evidence I have?
has anyone used a solicitor to help them fill out the form? I know it’s straight forward just don’t want to get this wrong.
has anyone used a solicitor to help them fill out the form? I know it’s straight forward just don’t want to get this wrong.
Also can I make a claim for hurt feelings if I still work for the company (I’m currently off sick with stress) I can’t see how I can go back tbh and will probably leave next month to find alternative employment. They’ve made it impossible.
Thanks for you help
Thanks for you help

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it may be worth speaking to a solicitor for advice they do give 30 mins free advice
I would fill out the et form and if they need evidence they will ask for it unless in the instructions they ask for evidence
also look on internet for help on filling in the form
Good luck with your tribunal. These processes can be tough going, so please let us know if you need any emotional support.
In addition to the advice you have already received, I'd recommend visiting/contacting:
- Citizens Advice Employment Tribunal info webpages
- Advicelocal to find representation or a local solicitor
- The Employment Tribunal customer centre for questions about your claim: Telephone: 0300 123 1024
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I’ve advised I’m too stressed at the minute. So they said ok a call then a call in Feb and then another welfare end of Feb. Is this excessive? I’m signed off for 6 weeks. Nobody on long term sick is getting this many meetings with them....
the solicitor said as I’ve told them this can be harressment.... does any Agee?
Goid luck with your tribunal
Most employers have welfare meetings with those off long term sick .
I used to as a HR manager to keep in touch and support employees and see any progress so in my opinion it may not be classed as harassment
You need to check out the company policy on long term absence and see if this is part of their process if it is then they are only following their policy
I also advise you look on ACAS website as they do advise regular contact in these situations
However I would take someone in with you if they say it is formal meeting you can take in a work colleague or union rep
How long have you been off sick and how long have you been signed off for
Thats alot of people off sick but I think uou should get in touch with accas did your solicitor give you good advice
thank you
Try and keep the tribunal issue and this welfare meetings separate tho you can mention it if you think they are doing this to discriminate
However in my opinion being off for that amount of time I would expect welfare meetings to take place
Are you getting company sick pay ? As often if you are it us reasonable for them to expect regular contact
One of my ex employers had in their sick pay policy that they could withhold sick pay if regular contact was not maintained
Sorry your having to go through this during a pandemic
They should agree:
- who the employee is to be in contact with – this might be their line manager, another manager or an HR manager
Keeping in contact is a good chance to:- talk about any relevant updates or changes happening at work
Where an employee’s absence is due to a mental health condition, it’s particularly important to consider whether less or more frequent contact is most appropriate.Want to tell us about your experience on the community? Talk to our chatbot and let us know.
Then said she just wanted to get help with the form so I advised her to phone cab who could talk her through it at the moment with accas you phe leave a message and then someone calls you back
Everything is slot harder in the pandemic especially a work tribunal
Like I said, I'd have been within my rights to take the PDSA straight to the cleaners under the 2010 Equality Act for discrimination, but I just left.
Accas can only advise you what to do which they have done phone citizens advice they will be able to help you more ant they will talk you through the form and will help and guide you thorough the process
I would advise you to do that as soon as possible to get that help and support you need they will also advise you on your application and be able to support you with this
Also if the union is not recognised by the company and only have minority members they have very little say in anything
The only benefit is they can advise and maybe represent individuals
You dont need to tell your employers you are going to tribunal they will find that out themselves all it will do by telling them is put up their guard and try and make sure they have everything in place regarding your claims and they will if s big company just pass it all yo their legal team
I would urge you to get legal advice but that doesn't come cheap and dont be fooled by the no win no fee
Solicitors will often tell you how much they can win for you and predict huge compensation but this is their way of getting your business
I will no longer comment on this post as there is too much conflicting advice being given to you which cant be helping
If you want further advice from me them please send me a pm which I will be happy to respond to
Hi @debbielkl Have you heard anything more about this? I hope you managed to get some rest, it must be a stressful time for you.
About some of the points raised above:
- While joining a union can be advised to help with employment
tribunals (for more information see this Citizens Advice webpage), it isn’t
applicable in every situation.
- Likewise, informing your employer of going down the tribunal
route isn’t compulsory and could lead to you receiving unwanted pressure so I'd advise to avoid that at this juncture.
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The email they’ve sent I find discriminating again.... I don’t know if it’s because I’m so emotionally attached to it all. I may have to pay again for someone to read it see what they think.
its hard because I only have a couple of days to reply to them.
should I ask for a subject access request. Just internal emails relating to me? For evidence . Would anyone do this for their own trial?
thanks
again sorry for this long thread,
Im no legal expert though, so cant provide legal advice.
Hopefuly you have a law center that can help you but if not try and speak to cab