Sacked

I only know about this stuff as I'm currently going through it all with my last employer...

Thank you. I’ll check these out. 

Thank you this is very helpful, i’ll Phone them tomorrow

Jason,

If you are totally sure that your dismissal was due to your ASD, contact ACAS (0300 123 1100) and request their Early Conciliation Service.  You need to do this as quickly as possible as you only have 3months less 1 day to file a claim (should you ultimately choose to) with the Employment Tribunal Service.  Once ACAS have given you a reference number for ECS, the clock stops on your time limit to file with the ETS for up to 1 month giving yourself a little more breathing room.

One last thing, although it costs nothing to file with the ETS, if your claim is for discrimination , you should be eligible for legal aid when it comes to getting legal representation.

Chin up, you are not alone

Thanks, I’ve contacted someone in regards to ESA and I need to start a claim for pip. 

Im going to get hold of cab as you’ve suggested. 

Glad to hear your ok Jason. Your right to seek legal support for your issues. There are some good avenues for legal support (at least initially) such as:

• CAB (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/)

• Disability Law Service (https://dls.org.uk/)

• Free Representation Service (http://www.thefru.org.uk/) 

• LawWorks (https://www.lawworks.org.uk/)

• Bar Pro Bono Unit (https://www.barprobono.org.uk/) 

• Law Centres Network (

http://www.lawcentres.org.uk/)

Hi everyone, thank you for all your kind words. I’ve spent the last four hours parked up a mountain listening to loud music and considering suicide. 

I am now home with my wife, I still feel like *** but I’ll be ok. 

In regards to work I’m considering persueing unfair dismissal, and disabillity discrimination. 

Any advice on finding someone to help as there will be a lot of paperwork involved plus if you know of and free legal services that would be great. 

Many thanks

I'm really sorry to hear that, Jason. It is not you that is a "let down"; you are the one who has been let down. I have had this happen several times now, and sadly, the legal protections which we have in principle are often toothless in the face of an employer who is determined to get around them, often just at the moments when we lack the energy to fight back. That is not your fault any more than your autism is.

Please look after yourself. I know that it will be difficult right now, but don't hesitate to seek out help from the welfare system and whatever other supports you can find - including us rabble here, of course! Given your recent diagnosis and current mental health problems, you should be able to claim ESA, and possibly even some PIP (which you may be entitled to even when you get back into work.) Neither of these preclude you from seeking work, but they will reduce the pressure to take work which you might not be compatible with.

I suggest that you and/or your wife, preferably both, book an appointment with your local Citizen's Advice Bureau as soon as you can (ask if they have a worker specialising in disability issues, as many do.) Not only will they be able to help you find the assistance that you need, they are also extremely good at dealing with financial hardships, and can negotiate effectively on your behalf to make arrangements with creditors to tide you through this difficult time. They have saved my bacon several times over the last couple of decades.

Best wishes. You can get through this and emerge stronger than you were before.

Jason, thank you for reaching out to the community. This sounds like a perfect storm for you but please seek immediate help such as the Samaritans (116 123), the NAS Helpline (0808 800 4104), a local crisis service or a close friend/family member.

You have a right to have the reasons of your dismissal in writing. I agree that it seems odd that if there was any problems with your performance, that the Company would not alert you sooner as to address these. It’s worth seeking legal advice (Lawyer, Trade Union, Disabilty Law Service or CAB for instance) but that can wait until things have settled a little. Take care.

I'm so sorry to hear that Jason - Thank you for sharing...

You're not alone...I think most of us have faced some kind of discrimination and barriers in the workplace, but you will find a way forward. 

Could you speak with Income Max about benefits you might be entitled to in the first instance? Perhaps your local CAB can help with a one off financial payout if you have something specific that needs paying for in the coming days/weeks?  

As ElephantInTheRoom and Minzel have already said, please try to be kind to yourself, just talk it out, sleep on it and focus on getting through today...

We're rootin' for ya'...

Sending positive vibes your way and hoping tomorrow brings new opportunities your way...

A x

Welcome to the club.

I got sacked recently, 5 months into a 6 month probationary period.

Again autism is irrelevant.  They claimed I didn't meet all the essential criteria etc etc etc etc.

Hey Jason,

Please don't do that. You didn't fail anyone, your company didn't even put any effort in acknowledging your autism. Many will deny the basic right to just be respected. It's like you have to sacrifice your life and your well-being to your job, really (one of my bosses didn't understand the concept of holidays...). They don't deserve that you feel this way, you are not responsible for what's happening. Many things are twisted, in this world, you are not the problem.

It won't be easy for both you and your wife but you need each other. 

Bon courage and hang on, please.

This will be indeed challenging news for both you and your wife.  By why upset your wife even more by harming yourself :( 

OMG! - Big time!!