As some people know I was involved in setting up my own business a number of years ago in partnership with 2 other people yes an agreement was signed and dated, earlier this year it was decided to move forward and employ a TM (as a paid employee not another partner) this was done along with other changes making it an Ltd Company which makes the partnership agreement null and void. Although a full assessment of the assets were not valued for the new Company.
I should have received an allocation of the shares as was discussed, but this did not happen all the shares being allocated to 1 person with 1 director (the same person) I did not think this would have been to much of a problem but things have moved on
I have been treated as a driver not a 1/3 partner by the TM who thought I should only know about the jobs I was doing, I needed no more info than that even though he was actually my employee. The fact that the TM had booked himself to do a CPC course was kept from me except when I asked several questions to gain this information which did obviously affect me as he would be unavailable that week. It was if it was a secret and I was not supposed to know about it
The insurance was changed on the vehicle that I was driving (even though this was of benefit to the co.) but the TM did not think to inform me as I did not need to know it was none of my business
The TM made me feel very uncomfortable at the office as if I shouldn’t be there as I might just find something out, like the new web site being placed on the net for proof reading then going live, this I found by accident when my son was searching the net.
I was asked on more than one occasion by the 10 yr old son of the TM for the registration of my van and had to press him as to why he wanted to know. His reply was “coz my dad wants to apply for fuel cards stupid” The TM would not allow me to have a fuel card for my vehicle again my employee dictating to his employer.
Where do I stand legally?
What do you think of the situation?
What options do you think I have?
Your comments gratefully received
Thanks in advance.
Tread carefully, get a Professional opinion from a Business lawyer as to your status within the Company, be sure of your ground then get rid of the git!
As above, but it does sound dodgy, not sure what your standing will be if the shares have been allocated and you became just an employee, when the old partnership was reformed into the new Ltd Co. if you did not take shares or get anything in writing then it could be difficult to prove.
sounds bad news angela, im sorry i cant help having zero experience in this kind of thing, taking solid advice from one that knows, even if it’s a few bob might be the thing to do. good luck tho m8!
Firstly, you need to get the paperwork proving you are a partner.
Next, SHOVE IT IN HIS FACE and remind him that you are a partner in the company AND HIS BOSS.
Remind him that as he’s not been there long, that it is EXTREMELY EASY to fire him and that the dole office won’t give him any money for 3 months if he’s sacked.
And tell him the next time he gets his 10 year old son involved in anything at all related to the company, that this is classed as GROSS MISCONDUCT and that he can take it as an instant dismissal.
animal:
I should have received an allocation of the shares as was discussed, but this did not happen all the shares being allocated to 1 person with 1 director (the same person) I did not think this would have been to much of a problem but things have moved on
I have been treated as a driver not a 1/3 partner
Well after the "i would do this and that "responses i would say that there is a lot you are not telling us. As for your questions they should be directed to the “partner” who has been allocated all the shares shouldn’t they? Ultimateley people here can give opinions, advice etc, but the people you need to be speaking to are your two partners, together.
Mike-C:
Well after the "i would do this and that "responses i would say that there is a lot you are not telling us. As for your questions they should be directed to the “partner” who has been allocated all the shares shouldn’t they? Ultimateley people here can give opinions, advice etc, but the people you need to be speaking to are your two partners, together.
My 1 and only reply to this is;
Mike-C has said it all in 4 lines
" there is a lot you are not telling us"-------------------correct
“you need to be speaking to your two partners, together”--------animal will not listen
As for the fuel cards animal was told on more than one occasion they only had a £250 week limit and that was kept for the Sprinter which an employee would be driving. animal had the use of 3 company credit cards to purchase fuel at any pump in the UK (animal also had personal use of these cards at any time and this was always repaid)
Ok. I appreciate that this is a difficult situation, but if it’s going to go down the line of both sides answering and slinging mud (not that any mud has yet been slung, I just know how these threads can go) then here is NOT the place to do it. Go steady, let the members give their ideas - there may be the odd one none of you have thought of - and leave it at that. If it gets personal, I’ll have to pull it.
On a personal note, if you need an independant mediator then you have my phone number, and I’m off work until Jan 3rd. I know and like all of you, and would be happy to listen to all sides impartially and help you come to a compromise if you think it’ll help. As I said, you know where I am, and we owe you all enough favours.
family and business mixed can be difficult (been there, got the teeshirt etc)
but the most important thing is to keep talking and listening to each other, try not to let the business destroy the family - you’ll all regret it at some point in the future.
Good luck, I hope you can all sort this out so everyones happy.
Having read all the replies to this topic, I agree that you should seek out a good Business Lawyer who can point you in the right direction etc. As for the transport manager instructing his child to get details from you, I have seen this lad in action at truck shows and I had to ask him to leave my stand because of his behaviour toward you , hence I am not a bit surprised. It seems T/M s have this air of arrogance, probably comes with the job,. As Lucy has said get talking with an independant person as a mediator, however if it was me I would bring my lawyer in on it and get things settled once and for all.
Good Luck Angela
I am sorry to hear so bad stories at that Time of the Year.
Hope it goes well for you.
but first think that is New Years Eve and have a drink
Happy New Year
