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...dcar and Cleveland Council. Pauline Scanlon had complained that the appointment of a Human Resources Manager was in breach of the council's equal opportunities policy, as the post had not been advertised. Mrs Scanlon said that, following her complaint, bosses carried out a two-year long campaign of harassment against her, which led to her being dismissed in 2004 and denied an appeal. The Tribunal found that the council's chief executive and senior officers tried to cover up the breach of procedure. A breakdown of the £442,466.38 compensation is as follows: · Lossofearnings,including future loss: £256...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
...ot be dealt with. This is not a relevant excuse. Non-compliance is only excusable when one of the following circumstances is fulfilled (Regulation 11, Employment Act 2002 Dispute Resolution Regulations 2004): · · It is not reasonably practicable to commence or comply; The part has been subject to harassment and has reason to believe that complying with the procedure will result in further harassment; or There is a threat of violence or damage to property. · The Standard Procedure is made up of a number of steps: 1. The employee must set out the grievance in writing and send it to the employer. 2. T...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2006