Hello,
I have been working for a business for three years, during that time I wanted more money and after complaining for a while I was offered a managerial role, however this meant that I had to do shifts that, frankly, interfered with my social life (working in a pub) and I got pissed off with that, also I had several chances to work for someone else who paid me more, so I sacked off another couple of shifts. I did get criticised as I tended to do the shifts that were percieved as 'easy' by the other staff, but frankly the pay is so bad that I'm surprised anyone works there at all.
After a while I decided not to do the management job, but that meant my pay went down again. Also they tried to make me work Christmas eve without any special bonus - I got tips, but nothing extra in my hourly rate - so I refused. Why shouldn't I? Then I got the Christmas Day shift, but couldn't be bothered working the whole shift - its christmas day right?! So I got drunk and went home early.
I also got told off for swearing in front of customers, but it was a really busy day and I was annoyed at my low rate of pay considering it was busy.
Anyway, the point is I sort of walked out - well I said I was getting out of this business and said 'I can't be bothered with this bloody place anymore' which I again got told off for. I didn't get any more shifts, but then I supposed I didn't go in an ask for any.
Anyway what I'm asking is, if they don't give me shifts, can I do them for unfair dismissal? Also I am thinking, if they haven't actually sacked me, what if I say I didn't actually mean to walk out? Will they have to keep employing me?
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Difficult staff member - walked out but now trying to bully for dismissal letter
YohedYoshoulderYonisandYotoes · 13/04/2013 11:00
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