Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council has invited Stefan Cross clients to attend a meeting of its Appeals Committee on Wednesday 16 July - allegedly to consider people's equal pay claims.
Hearings have been arranged at 10 minute intervals - which shows how seriously the council is treating the matter - but all Stefan Cross clients have to do is to:
So, it looks as though the council is planning to do the same on this occasion, which is a terrible waste of time and resources.
But at least the Appeals Committee hearing exhausts the internal procedures - and these issues will then move outside the council and will be placed before the Employment Tribunals.
At that point, the council will have to state a proper defence - whereas up until now the council has acted as judge and jury in its own cause.
Hearings have been arranged at 10 minute intervals - which shows how seriously the council is treating the matter - but all Stefan Cross clients have to do is to:
- Turn up at the appointed place and time
- Indicate that you have nothing to add on the day - beyond the detailed statement that has already been submitted on your behalf by Stefan Cross
So, it looks as though the council is planning to do the same on this occasion, which is a terrible waste of time and resources.
But at least the Appeals Committee hearing exhausts the internal procedures - and these issues will then move outside the council and will be placed before the Employment Tribunals.
At that point, the council will have to state a proper defence - whereas up until now the council has acted as judge and jury in its own cause.
