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What can the Citizens Advice Bureau do for blatant abuse of employees?

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*and illegal contracts

Wouldn't fit in the title.

Don't want to get into details but my job is a complete goddamn pisstake and I need help. I need a lawyer but hey, can't afford one. Mrcientist says the CAB is my best bet but I have no clue what they can actually do and with my ridiculous work hours I can't afford to waste time. Has anyone dealt with them about the CEO promoting entirely illegal behavior in the workplace? I'm fucking lose it.
 
IME, the CAB are pretty useless at anything other than helping you fill out budgeting forms and writing letters to your creditors I.e. mainly financial issues. The CAB is mainly staffed by volunteers and most would not be trained to deal with employment law. However, they may be able to advise on obtaining funding for legal representation.
 
It's also probably going to be dependent on the type of company it is - what their trade is. I think there are specific whistle-blowing organisations for different sections of the economy.

I know that anytime I've worked for a bank, they always tried to scare the shite out of us about whilstle-blowing. I won't name which ones but they've all been caught up in scandal and paid billions in fines in the past ten years for their dodgy dealings.

Really helps instil that team spirit in the bank.

''Hey guys, it's putting customers first/treating customers fairly/going the extra mile quarter starting this month''. To prepare, when you swipe in each day, the turn-style will convert some of your morality into a big, lucrative, illegal scam for us up here. Then we'll just pay a wee fine until our next service drive''.

''Oh that embargoed country list we made you memorise? It's not really set in stone or anything, we like to try and help everyone.''
 
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Pagey said:
*and illegal contracts

Wouldn't fit in the title.

Don't want to get into details but my job is a complete goddamn pisstake and I need help. I need a lawyer but hey, can't afford one. Mrcientist says the CAB is my best bet but I have no clue what they can actually do and with my ridiculous work hours I can't afford to waste time. Has anyone dealt with them about the CEO promoting entirely illegal behavior in the workplace? I'm fucking lose it.
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Woa you don't get much luck do you?! They can write a letter or complaint I assume n maybe help with getting legal aid. I had that when fighting to keep my daughter as it was like £500 or summit. You can make an spt to fit around you. I hope it gets sorted for ye. You deserve a break x

Evey
 
I wouldn't even bother with the CAB, they are pretty useless at things like this. Contact your union rep and get them to help you with it, the unions have dealt with this type of thing time and time again & will have legal support in place.
 
That would be the best thing, but I bet there's no union representation to speak of. It's those sort of workplaces where dodgy things routinely happen, not ones with an active union.

People tend to forget that bosses will exploit you as much as they can get away with and if you're not represented, it's very difficult to do much about it, no matter what your rights should be.
 
Difficult to help with no examples of what is wrong.

But you did post about starting a job recently, so you would still be in your probationary period, correct?

If so, there will be certain perks that one wouldn't be eligible for until one has accrued some time in the workplace.

Perhaps make friends with some cunt or bastard in the HR dept.
 
i used to work at the cab.
it can be a bit hit and miss, your local one could be great......or not.
however even the most inexperienced advisor can point you in the right direction, can help you ascertain your rights etc

most large branches of the cab will have an experienced paid worker representing most legal spheres whether it be housing,financial, benefits or employment. if your local branch is a tiny tinpot affair, simply look around larger local towns and cities and you will find one with an employment law specialist.

the cab can also helpv you in bringing a case to tribunal and also can offer representation at tribunal foc.

the only issue is that unless you have 12months service for the company you have no rights and they can sack you perfectly legally because they dont like your shoes or your handbag is the wrong colour. so if they catch wind of you rocking the boat in any way a claim for unfair dismissal wont wash unless you have worked there for long enough.

hope this helps
 
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