If it is a formal disciplinary or meeting to do with possible dismissal then you are allowed a colleague or a union rep present if a reasonable request for such is given. However the fact they are coming to your house might change this .
If the meeting turns into a formal one , they could inadvertently deny you your right to be accompanied at the meeting.
Jackie is right in that if it is a formal disciplinary /dismissal meeting then they should have followed ACAS guidelines with regard to the procedures and this would result in a possible 25% increase in any financial award at a Tribunal.
Might be worth calling ACAS helpline on this number on Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm: 08457 47 47 47. They are very good and it is their guidelines that are used when determining procedural issues at Employment Tribunals .
Also worth contacting an advice agency dependant on the outcome.
A company / organisation can dismiss you for not being able to do your job through illness , however they have to be very careful about long term illness such as RA, as this could be covered under the Equality act , and they would be expected to make reasonable adjustments etc ... see
Fair reasons for dismissal and look at the illness section.. and the link to Disability discrimination at work. It is most likely that with RA that you would be covered by this.
If you need to use the Equality Act , you will need an Employment Specialist , as the issues are very complicated.
First off though call ACAS and check your rights with regard to the meeting at your home ... and there is protection for you by way of the Equality Act 2010.
Having said all that i do hope the meeting is about what they can do for you!:)
Rich :)
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
