Seeking HR / Employment Law Support – Complex Contract Change, Grievance & Appeal Budget: up to £50/hour UP TP £120 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON OFFERS
I’m looking for an experienced HR consultant or employment law advisor to support me with an ongoing case involving significant procedural issues, a grievance appeal, and potential legal claims.
Context: I work part-time in a coordination role for a charity service. Earlier this year, I was moved from a stable long-term contract I had been assigned to throughout my employment and placed onto a different service contract that was already scheduled for retender. This change happened without consultation, HR involvement, written confirmation, or any discussion of associated risks (including redundancy/TUPE exposure). I was verbally assured my job was safe, but later discovered I had unknowingly been on an at-risk contract for several months.
Key Issues:
Material change to role with no consultation or documentation
Misrepresentation of the change as a “mutual agreement,” despite no informed consent
Workload escalation across multiple boroughs, regularly exceeding contracted hours
Possible breaches of Working Time Regulations, health/safety obligations and internal safeguarding expectations
Grievance process concerns: delays, missing evidence, lack of transparency, and several departures from the ACAS Code
SAR information still incomplete
Several protected characteristics relevant to the employer’s equality duties were not considered
Impact: Stress, burnout, GP-certified sick leave, financial instability, and detriment to career development.
Potential legal areas to review:
Breach of contract and possible constructive dismissal
Failure to properly inform/consult regarding redundancy or TUPE
Equality Act considerations and PSED duties
Working Time Regulations and health/safety
ACAS grievance procedure issues
What I need: Advice and support in navigating the grievance appeal (hearing scheduled for December), reviewing the employer’s processes, assessing legal options, and assisting with strategy towards a fair financial settlement and safe exit, including a neutral reference request.
I have:
Full grievance/appeal documents
Timeline and evidence bundle
Medical notes
Correspondence and contractual documents
If you have HR/employment law experience and can assist at up to £50/hour, please get in touch.
