"A former P&O Ferries chef is reportedly suing the company for unfair dismissal, racial discrimination and harassment.Jdsk wrote: ↑31 Mar 2022, 8:32pm"The firm said by early Thursday afternoon all but one crew member, who could not be identified, had joined their redundancy process. The offer included a gagging clause prohibiting sacked crew from discussing P&O or taking further legal action. The promised payouts are understood to be higher than staff could have won had they sued at industrial tribunal."Bonefishblues wrote: ↑25 Mar 2022, 1:43pmExactly.Jdsk wrote: ↑25 Mar 2022, 12:06pm A contract is not enforceable under English law if made under duress.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_c ... conscience
I have been wondering what would happen if a dismissed employee applied for compensation and won, but the amount was less than that previously offered by the employer. At the moment I'd guess that the employer's offer is time-limited in a way that this won't arise.
In the words of the great Bard Clint 'Do you feel Lucky?' (not my view, but the realpolitik of matters)
A protective award* of 3 months salary is there for all, without question - so what I would do is take the £ and then slap in, via my TU an extra claim for that. I expect P&O knows that very well and has put it in the budget.
*For failure to consult - cannot be signed away by a Settlement Agreement unless facilitated by ACAS
https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... on-sacking
John Lansdown has filed a tribunal claim against the company and its chief executive, and is seeking financial compensation and exemplary damages of up to £76m, according to the BBC."
https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... rimination
Jonathan