The Untold - Unfair Dismissal?
Grace Dent returns with a new series of untold stories from modern Britain.
The new series opens with the story of former care home manager Rachel Burns who was sacked after posting a photo of one of her residents on Facebook.
Though Rachel Burns admitted she'd made a number of mistakes in her use of social media, she felt that dismissal was too draconian after 21 years working for her employer, the local council. The Untold follows Rachel over a twelve month period as she pursues an unfair dismissal claim.
The odds seem stacked against her in the employment tribunal. While the council is represented by a barrister, she has no formal legal representation.
And as the case drags on, Rachel's debts mount and the experience starts to take a severe emotional toll.
Will the employment tribunal rule in her favour - or dismiss her claim?
Producer: Laurence Grissell.
Published on Monday, 6th November 2017.
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