Donna Patterson: How I represented myself against Morrison's and won £60,000
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- čas přidán 21. 11. 2022
- Representing yourself in Tribunal isn't easy, but Donna Patterson shows that it can be done. You may have heard her story on BBC radio, now you can learn more about how Donna ran her own Tribunal case for unfair dismissal and discrimination and won.
Learn:
- Why Donna chose to represent herself
- How she approached her case and how she used Valla
- Lessons she's learned and advice for other Tribunal claimants
- Organisations that helped Donna along the way
- How she kept herself motivated through the process
I'm involved in a human rights tribunal here in Toronto Canada, and I have come very close to deciding to represent myself. It has been devastating, even a lawyer at the legal support centre, an arm of the tribunal, mistreated me so badly I ended up in the hospital, and an overnight stay at the mental hospital with a complete mental breakdown, and I'm considering applying to the Tribunal against them! Trouble is, they already have a preconception that I am overly litigious. These people are going to be the death of me, or I'll have a great outcome, but having you fabulous women post a video such as this is so incredibly helpful!! ❤ Especially given that the UK and Canada are similar, and there's not a lot in Canada that I can find to aid me.
Excellent video. I am going through a Tribunal, also representing myself and have my PM in a weeks time. Everything you have said or experienced at the initial stage, I am familiar with. That gave me some 'comfort' (if that's the right word)! In particular seeking Legal representation from my Home Insurance Policy (waste of time) to so-called 'no win no fee' (another waste of time - I 'didn't qualify', they didn't want to represent me for free but would if I paid them). Your video was a chance for me to double check my Case Management form. Although there are no guarantees, best chance of success is to be as prepared as possible and stick to the facts. Thank you for the inspiring me and many others.
Wow. Thank you both so much. You are such inspirations!
Donna you are a superstar hero 🤩 congrats on your win! Sounds like it was well deserved!
Also Valla - I’m SO GRATEFUL for this channel!
the timeline is crucial and I am so grateful to Valla and Donna for this video - the DSAR is something I didn't know I could get. The company have lied in so many incidents about confidentiality so I am really glad I know I can get this information now. I will be filling in that timeline asap. thank you x
Great piece
excellent - especially the point about not being discouraged by certain legal advice received...
This is great information. I filed 7 months ago with the tribunal. I represent myself. I agree with you that a lot of work. Great life learning tool.
Thank you.
i have been refused a grievance (ignored, then denied access) and then refused a SAR for good measure & any future SAR will also be refused!! - an NHS Trust too & me a TU rep... - i am sure you may know - but there is an excellent case, Gallop v Newport Council re 'disability' status which is cruical to many claims - & the employer refusing status, simply rubber-stamping an OH report without consulting employees GP or hospital records - court of appeal called the report 'worthless' - funny 😊
I am amazed how quickly your claim was processed compared to my experience. Filed in Jan 2019 and Full hearing is now March 2023!
How did it go?
Very insightful, no doubt. I'm currently in my last stage prior to my FH. In the process of drafting the WS and then schedule of loss! No idea where to start as I'm representing myself! Any directions please? Thank you
What if the respondents missed deadlines stipulated in the CMO for submitting their disclosure? It was sent a week later. Do i need to notify the ET by email or this needs to be flagged during the FH? And how do i claim costs for that please? Thanks
Literally in the process of helping a friend making a claim against Morrisons.
Let us know if we can help!
@@valla_law Hi on the ET-1 form can you claim for multiple things say, breach of contract, discrmination etc?.
Yes - you don't have to fill out a separate form for each claim
Thank you so much I was very detailed I had to remove emotion and apply everything to the law I am very lucky to File July 2023 & get Hearing July 2024 - Respondents wanted to bully me into NOT BEING SO DETAILED, not to sue the firm and individual HR and other members of staff - I was determined to hold them accountable
Incredible work so far!! 💪
was the individual HR available at any meetings? and always covert record for your own safety
How long after the final hearing did it take for a decision to be made?
How does it work when you apply for a reference from said company?
Tribunal next week so much and feel overwhelmed to give in to settlement 😢
A settlement isn't giving up or admitting that you were in the wrong! Sometimes it can be more important to move on, and a settlement can make the transition easier.
did you win the case?
I paid a solicitor to draft my first ET1 and then did my own second ET1 claim by copying his layout but I expect i have made some mistakes. I gave two ET1's and now waiting to see if both can be ajoined. Complicated case against my forner employer Merseyside Police which at current I have to represent myself. The first is for suffering detriment after making protected disclosures the second is for suffering further detriments as a result of making those disclosures and disability discrimination. Finding it hard work.
It’s a nightmare. I’m about to head into tribunal after nearly 3 years of dealing with my employer and his lawyers on a whistleblowing case where he ignored multiple health & safety laws re our child employees.
Sorry what was the name of the charity she speak of around 2:00
Pregnant then screwed
I would never go to a legal firm that displays that sign there on the wall above the drawers.
Good thing for you Valla isn’t a law firm 😊
What a strange thing to be upset about!
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