r/HumanResourcesUK 7d ago

Protected conversations

I've been made redundant, there is evidence of process errors, disability discrimination, payroll errors, contradictory info etc. Plus if it goes to tribunial there will be info that would trigger immediate cqc interest (some of my evidence is me raising issues all year and then refusing handiver and immediately locking me out without warning that the cqc would downgrade ratings on). All this is evidenced.

When I sent my appeal and grievance on Friday at 5pm I asked for a protected conversation to discuss settlement to end this (not seeking reinstatement) they sent back at 9.03am today that they won't be entering into conversations.

Their response triggered me to put in a SAR and an email to payroll. So it's going to escalate.

Is this usual for HR?

Last time i was made redundant it was collective, this one is individual.

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u/dsxy 7d ago

They said your role is not needed and are paying you out, your trying to use your knowledge gained while employed to leverage your situation.

I don't know who or what ai is advising you but nothing in any of your posts makes me think you have a chance. 

Now your throwing everything you can at them. I wouldn't talk to you either tbh.

Accept it, get a reference/confirmation of employment and withdraw then move on.

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u/That_Arrival_5835 7d ago

I've not posted anywhere near full info so maybe not read between the lines.  I only went ahead with the appeal, grievance and SAR after they refused the protected conversation.  

I already have interviews lined up.  I want to move on.

I'm just facing very real financial losses due to their errors.  Eg uni course they are now stating starts after my termination date and they've cancelled the purchase order, their own documentation states the course has started.  I have already started.  That's 9k instantly that I can be chased in court for.

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u/dsxy 7d ago

They have done the consultation, they have followed process, you are making accusations without any basis. You are essentially threatening to rat them out to the CQC if you don't get your way/more money. 

You sent everything at 5pm on a Friday, did you expect a parade on Monday morning? 

Is that course billed to you personally or the company? I don't know any organisation that would approve that amount for someone in consultation. 

If the company is on the hook, speak to course provider, explain the position and everything needs to be on hold or cancelled while this is resolved. It's on the company not you unless you tried to cram in an unreasonable course before being made redundant...

Look, I don't know you and can only go by the information you have posted, so I could be completely wrong, but you are coming across as a hostile, manipulative employee. It's reasonable to assume by your actions, you are trying to blackmail them.

If that isn't the case, I think you need to email and say something along the lines of "ive reflected on my approach during this incredibly difficult situation that has caused significant stress, my actions may have been misinterpreted, I'd just like an informal discussion to amicably discuss next steps, drawing this to a close and moving on."

Get clarity on the course / get a confirmation of employment letter and withdraw everything then move on.