Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi guys
So I am on the spectrum and I worked for one of the leading supermarkets in the country.
We have had trouble, I mean real trouble with Anti-Social Behaviour and theft in our store from teenagers.
Often, I was asked to watch them and then last year I had something thrown at me and I was subjected to the most vile abuse. A system was meant to be in place to kick them out but one manager forgot and it happened again.
Well mentally it broke me and I am still recovering. At my last meeting I was told they were going to move to dismiss me. I resigned and said I would pursue legal action.
Then I was told I had "misinterpreted the conversation."
Anyway it's at ACAS and haven't heard anything. I am representing myself, though I don't go anywhere without someone now. Solicitors aren't interested.
However I did Law at degree and postgraduate level, so at least that is something.
I am just grateful I live at home.
My understanding is that at present the equality act does not cover harassment of employees by customers in general but may in very narrow situations. There are also other laws here which could apply here. Stammering law. has a good summary which you may find useful. www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/.../