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shellbell20
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Just had a 2-hour hearing and it did not go well at all. I was completely out of my depth and when asked for responses from the judge I felt like they were not correct. I felt like words were being put in my mouth in a way, or my words were misunderstood and I wanted to shout out no that is not the case, that's not what I wanted to articulate and it's not what I am trying to explain and it all seemed to get twisted. I don't want to be perceived as a liar, but the meeting was long and at times rushed due to the time limit. From the judge's tone, or how I feel the judges tone was and off the cuff comments I feel I have already lost this case. Now they are holding a preliminary hearing for me to prove my disability and they are asking to extend the 3-day hearing to four days. It's a whole mess and I feel exhausted, defeated and a whole host of other things. It's too much given my state of health. I wish I had the money for a lawyer.
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Hi there I'm sorry you feel it didn't go well and I understand how hard it must be to do this without representation
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janer1967 said:Hi there I'm sorry you feel it didn't go well and I understand how hard it must be to do this without representation
Have you had any support from ACAS at all
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I would contact acas that's what they are there for and can point you in the right direction
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janer1967 said:I would contact acas that's what they are there for and can point you in the right direction
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Ok let us know how you get on
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Hi @shellbell20
Thank you for sharing this with us. I’m sorry to hear that this has been your experience and hope you are managing ok.
As a previous post has mentioned, for free and impartial information relating to employment legislation in this situation, you may wish to contact ACAS: ACAS Helpline
Please let us know how you are getting on, or if there is any further assistance we can provide.
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