what is best way to deal with a grivence meeting with boss

[GypsyGSD]

Thursday I have a meeting with my manager
and h.r. dept about why i handed in my notice they want me to reconsider my resignation as I could have a claim against them they want to discuss my reasons for leaving thing is my boss is the reason i quit as he hasnt done his job properly as hes going to be there what procdure do I follow thanks

[shero101]

First of all you need to decide what you want out of the meeting. If you wish to discuss the problem about the manager you should be able to speak to HR without your boss being present. Obviously I don't know the full circumstances but as a manger myself with experience of dealing with HR and staff issues it saddens me that you had to quit under these circumstances. Normally a professionally run company has a duty of care to their staff. Did you contact HR or a more senior manager about the issues? A problem I see many times is that situations continue for a long time without the matter being raised at the appropriate level and the opportunity to address issues is consequently made more difficult. The ball though is in your court as if you do decide to reconsider your resignation then you can set the terms but then if you have another job and want to move on then put it behind you.

[Mrs_Pegasus]

I agree with Shero. You dont have to meet with them if you dont wish to, but if you want something out of the meeting i.e. to get over the reason then i would suggest taking someone with you into the meeting. Do not go in there on your own!

If your plan is to go for a greivance after you have left I would suggest seeking advice from either a union or solicitor. Things you say in the meeting may well come back to hinder you at a later date.

If you are determined to leave and start again elsewhere then I would refuse to attend the meeting and say you are leaving to enhance your career.

[lizzydrippin]

Whats an HR ?

[GypsyGSD]

Thanks all for advice,At the momet I havent got a job to go to and with xmas on way need cash like we all do,I have been told that I could have a case for consrutcive dissmissal due to lack of care to a employee, e.g. covering another persons job for ten months with my own health issues ongoing, recommened by there doctor help should be avalable not forth coming,others covering jobs and being given time of in leiu,but not for myself, health and safty issues not being met due to lack of funds e.g. P>A>T>S on machinery,which my contract says im responsilbe for but my manager says no money but if staff have accident Im liable because I allowed this machinery to be used Tobe honest Im really dreding this meeting as my bossi s very good at talking his way out of any situation and passing the buck

[shero101]

HR = Human Resources

Mrs_P has some good points. You are entitled to take someone with you to the meeting. The meeting will also be minuted, probably word for word so be confident and try to get your points across as best you can. Try not to be nervous, as it is an opportunity to sort things out.

[Fulton]

It may be that you should stay and raise your concerns as grievences via the company policy, since you have no other job to go to. Speak to a union rep. and health and safety manager about the safety equipment, making sure that everything is in writing, as these are legal requirements.
If not in a union, check if your household insurance gives legal cover, many do. This covers many things, including employment disputes.
Finaly, check this site, to see if you could raise the H&S issues under a whistle blowing policy, thereby remaining anonimous.
policyhttp://www.pcaw.co.uk/
On the subject of constructive dismissal, I have been told by a union rep that this can be very difficult to prove.
Hope this helps.

[GypsyGSD]

To all who offered advice the meeting was a disaster, he lied and twisted words all the way through the H.R. rep.had only been with the company three weeks and I think she was out of her depth al togethger a right ****** I have got to let them no on friday if i want to go back but my boss is worried about what other staff will say as they all no i resigned and now I have job back after meeting I think hes concered his power has will bein question will let you no what i decied thanks again Gypsy

[Memore]

you should know that if you want to make a claim through tribunal you have to have gone through your companies grievance procedure first of all = the previous writer is correct constructive dismissal is extremely hard to prove = you will need notes of meetings etc for any further claim - if you have not gone through grievance procedure you should