Employment Appeal Representative

[Theland]

My daughters employer, is hearing her appeal against her dismissal later on today.
He said in his letter she may bring a representative.
The first letter instructing her to attend an enquiry meeting specified a trade union representative, or work colleague, but this second letter does not specify.
Therfore, could I represent my daughter?
Could the employer object?

[emeritus]

I would be most surprised if they will allow an independent person to attend an internal disciplinary hearing. I would check with the interviewing manager beforehand.

[Hypognosis]

When people announce "I don't need to join a union, I can look after myself", this is what it means, ultimately. Having to go through tribunal procedures and do it all single-handed.

Employers probably appreciate dealing with a Union official because they 'lnow the score' and don't need to have every step of the procedure explained to them.

A work colleague would understand the work-procedure stuff but, when it comes to tribunal procedures would be an amateur union rep and first-timer, to boot.

"A representative" is an open invite to bring just about anyone they like, to support them. The family solicitor might have a certain level of expertise but I gather they don't offer their services cheaply.

[EDDIE51]

I think you could do it but they would see you as biased , another work colleague or a union rep would be the best.

[rockyracoon]

Theland, read tjis link, it'll tell you all you need to know. Good luck.

https://www.gov.uk/disciplinary-procedures-and-action-at-work/disciplinary-hearings