My poor sis has just been fired. Can they do that??

[Nosha123]

Aaah my poor little sis just called me in shock.
She started a new job in Nov last year.. and was really enjoying it... However they just called her into the Boss's office and fired her on the spot. She hadnt had any warnings prior to this...

I always thought that you had to give verbal or written warnings - unless the employee had committed an act that was worthy of instant dismissal (such as theft).

She is soooo upset.. and their excuse was that they felt she wouldnt be happy there long term and that their agency wasnt right for her...

She was outside of the 3 month probationary period... can they do this?

I realise there are probably 2 sides to this story - but if it has been handled the way that she describes I think the management could have done a better job and been a bit more specific.

[Nosha123]

well an update for you folks...

Sis found her contract (she had a copy at home!!!) and they HAVE broken the guidelines for disciplinery action....

She has spoken with CAB and an employment lawyer (with a 1 hours free consultation) and both gave conflicting advice.... The lawyer states she has a case and can for a flat rate £300 fee can fight them...

Apparently a friend of hers had a similar things (over redundancy) and won £9000

Hmmmm.. will see where this goes