Hello, Information on Google appears confusing, not sure if anyone can assist making it clearer. 2005, due to issues in my personal life at that time, I was convicted of theft from my employer, sentence was a fine, and community service, no offence prior to conviction or since, I'm considering a position in social care, (working with elderly) therefore, I now need to complete an enhanced DBS check. Trying to understand the rehabilitation offenders act, and DBS filtering offences I'm confused what shows up on an enhanced DBS check, I've read somewhere, offences over 11yrs do not show up, Anyone offer clarification please?

Thanks both for your advice

Hello Not sure which avenue to go down, hoping some can point me in the right direction. I've parted company with my previous employer, however, as expenses are paid in arrears, I'm owed £295.00 company expenses, despite numerous email requests for this to be paid, my previous employer fails to acknoeledge. Although the amount is not huge in comparison, I'm still owed the money, do I have to issue an LBA 1st, or can I issue a MCOL?

Hi I appreciate your advice which got me thinking from a different angle, I'm almsot certain my CV is "outdated" in comparison to today's competition. As suggested, I've sought the advice from an independant observer. I reaaly do appreciate your advice, thank you.

Thank you for your honesty, I have no intention to lie to a potential employer, I'm struggling getting my CV accepted / past numerous agencies. For obvious reasons, I have to be careful what I post on this public forum, that said, I held a senior managerial position for a number of years with the same employer, in a specific field, I'm starting to think my CV layout / details / experience is the issue, not so much why I departed with my previous employer, thus, currently, still unemployed

Hi, I'm after some advice, I'm struggling to find work, even via agencies, most are enquiring why I left my previous position, I've stated "I left for personal reasons which have now been rectified" following this, I'm not receiving any further communication, some have asked me to elaborate further which I've refused, I don't wish to disclose my ET claim or settlement agreement, I received a substantial figure given the senior position I held I have an unaccountable period on my CV from termination date to current date. Without disclosing my ET claim, would there be consequences if I stated on my CV I was made redundant, even though I had been there xxx amount of years? (at the time of my settlement agreement, my employer was going through a reorganisation programme. My previous employer reference is just standard, position, length of service.

you no longer enjoyed the role and suffering from ill health at the time meant that it was a simple decision to resign and look for work later. That's a great answer, thank you

If asked, and I've no doubt I will be, I intend to be honest but brief, I'll be hoest about the issues that resulted in my resignation, without disclosing it ended in an ET claim.

Hi, Thank you, I think stating "I resigned for personal reasons but are no longer in the same situation" is a good reason for why I left. I'm currently doing agency work, the role I'm currently doing is basic, and doesn't equate to the senior position I held with my previous employer, I took agency work to get myself back into a work routine.

Thank you for your honesty. What took place with my former employer is personal to me, I'd rather not elaborate on the issues to any potential employer, I’ve recovered, departed with them and moved on. I had over 10 years service with my previous employer, and had an explanatory record; issues only arose in the last 12 months due to my personal circumstances changing (not affecting my role or requirements) I signed an agreement not to disclose the contents or details of the agreement, I believe this was binding on both sides. As I mentioned earlier, the "employment solicitor" I hired, didn't fulfil me with confidence.

Hello, Yes, it's ove now and I'm usure ehat reason to declare for leaving my previous job.

Following ET proceedings with my previous emoployer, I accepted an out of court settlemet, part of that my employer will provide a reference if requested I'm unsure what reason to give on future applications, "reason for leaving" Clearly, being honest and disclosing why I left, is not going to place me favourable. Any advice please?

Thank you Uncle, I'll consider giving it a shot, but tbh, I think I'm on a loser with it.

Thank you uncle, Just one question, in the event my complaint to the FOS is upheld (and that's a big if) any idea what sanction the FOS can impose / award? Am I likely to get back (currently) £7000 I've already paid out?

Thank you, I'm unsure where to take if, if anywhere, the fact I've had an insurance policy now cancelled, may create difficulties when obtaining future insurance, albeit, at no stage did I intentionally mean to mislead, which is what the company claim I did.

I'm unsure where to post this, I added FLP to my home insurance I needed to call on this policy therefor, sought legal advice through my home insurance policy. The policy referred me to a company (outsourced but covered under the policy) Initial merit test concluded I had over 50% for a successful ET claim, a solicitor was appointed, whilst the solicitor was compiling an ET1claim form, I was advised to contact ACAS to obtain ET certificates, unfortunately, ACAS helpline failed to advise me correctly, this resulted in me completing an ET1 claim form in error. Realising my mistake, I rectified my error with ACAS &the ET service on the same day. Several days later, my appointed solicitor issued the ET1 claim they were in the process of compiling. 2 weeks after rectifying my error, I received a “withdrawn” certificate from the ET service claiming I had withdrawn my claim; I forwarded this onto my appointed solicitor for clarification. Turned out, the initial form I completed was an ET1 claim, I was unaware at the time, following me informing the ET service I made an error, the ET service read this that I’d withdrawn my claim. Under rule 51 & rule 52 ET, you cannot submit an ET1, withdraw, and then resubmit another ET1 The company my solicitor represents decided to cancel my FLP cover, citing I mislead them by not disclosing I made an ET1 claim, at the timeI filed the form out (ET1) I was under tremendous pressure, and under GP treatment due to the issues that instigated my ET claim. I explained numerous times to my legal appointees my error was based on the advice I followed from ACAS helpline, My legal appointees refused to budge, despite all the evidence (emails, telephone calls to ACAS / ET and my deteriorating health) my FLP was cancelled. I sought alternative legal advice, currently; I’m £7000 out of pocket. I went through my legal representatives complaints procedure, my formal complaint wasn’t upheld, again, citing I mislead them bynot disclosing the initial error I made, thus, chances of successful outcomehad dropped below 50%. Based on the actions of my legal representatives, I registered a complaint with the legal ombudsman (including official documentationof the appeal hearing) The legal ombudsman service does not uphold my complaint, agreeing with the legal company, i.e. I should’ve informed my legal representatives of my initial error, allowing them an opportunity to rectify it, in hindsight, I believed I’d rectified it. As my initial error was rectified the same day, I didn’tthink it was as important in comparison to all the other issues I was experiencing. As a footnote, I had to appeal against the decision made inrelation to the “withdrawal” certificate, that hearing went without issue, the respondents and the ET judge accepted, I made a genuine error, my appeal was upheld,allowing my ET claim to proceed. I genuinely made an error, accepted by the judicial system, albeit at appeal. Whilst I accept the decision of the legal ombudsman’s service, given my initial legal representatives were fully aware of my medical condition and anxious state at the time I made the error, I believe, morally, mycomplaint to the legal ombudsman should’ve been upheld. The question is, as the legal ombudsman has failed to uphold my complaint, is it worth me issuing a complaint to the insurance ombudsman?

Thank you for your advice

Yes, MH team It's personal issues within the workforce based on assumption. Can I ask out of curiosity, what can they be liable for?

Really, OK, thank you. I'll contact them before they contact me.

Thank you for all the replies, no, as yet, I've not been called in for a chat

I wasn't asked!!

Hello No, I didn't sign a consent form for discussion with my GP

Having been of work for 2 months with depression (GP sick note states this) following a work OH assessment, I've been called in for a capability meeting. The OH Dr believed due to "depression" I'd be better off back in work, therefore, he stated to my employer I'm fit for work. I've spoken to my GP about this, my GP disagrees, currently, my GP advice, I'm still not fit for work. Who takes precedence with my employer, the OH Dr who stated I'm fit for work, or my GP who states I'm not fit for work?