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CAFC staff threaten to sue Duchatelet over unpaid bonuses
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What next from this absolute excuse of a human being? How do those still working in any position of authority still tolerate this? If anyone was still in any doubt what motivates the billionaire, Roland Duchatelet, this has to be the last straw @notapennymore.1
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They will publish jack s***. Shameless.killerandflash said:I imagine a few shifty companies try to get away with not paying contractual bonuses
The good thing about working for a football club though is that it's high profile, hence a national newspaper getting involved. A story like this will be very embarrassing for Murray and Keohane, I'm sure they'll either have to publish a denial or eventually make up the payments, whether Roland likes it or not.0 -
So much for the future under Douchebag's political party Vivant.
Vivant means "alive" or "lively" in French, as an acronym "VIVANT" stands for Voor Individuele Vrijheid en Arbeid in een Nieuwe Toekomst, ("for individual freedom and labour in a new future")1 -
Anyone able to translate this?cafcbrown said:0 -
In terms of any action the employees affected could take, it would entirely depend on whether or not the bonus was contractual. Most bonus schemes are not and many would carry wording such as 'This bonus scheme is non-contractual and may be amended or ended at the Company's sole discretion'.
If it was contractual then the employees could bring a claim at an employment tribunal for breach of contract and or unlawful deduction of wages - the former is the more likely. No fees are involved in bringing such action, it can be a group action or taken individually by employees, and if they lost they would almost certainly not be required to pay the respondent's legal expenses.
The employees do not have to be legally represented so can avoid racking up costs. I would need far more detail but if I believed they had a valid claim and therefore a reasonable chance of success then I would be prepared to personally represent the employees on a pro bono basis.74 -
A pinky promise, no less. Unbreakable contractual clause.seth plum said:The article says Duchatelet 'promised'.
I hope the staff got that in writing, or on camera.4 -
Good man.bobmunro said:In terms of any action the employees affected could take, it would entirely depend on whether or not the bonus was contractual. Most bonus schemes are not and many would carry wording such as 'This bonus scheme is non-contractual and may be amended or ended at the Company's sole discretion'.
If it was contractual then the employees could bring a claim at an employment tribunal for breach of contract and or unlawful deduction of wages - the former is the more likely. No fees are involved in bringing such action, it can be a group action or taken individually by employees, and if they lost they would almost certainly not be required to pay the respondent's legal expenses.
The employees do not have to be legally represented so can avoid racking up costs. I would need far more detail but if I believed they had a valid claim and therefore a reasonable chance of success then I would be prepared to personally represent the employees on a pro bono basis.8 -
According to Google translateKiwiValley said:
Anyone able to translate this?cafcbrown said:
Duchâtelet once again under fire: "Staff members threaten Charlton with legal action after they did not receive a ten percent bonus"
Charlton Athletic FC owner Roland Duchâtelet is under fire only once. Daily Mail, for example, knows that the flamboyant businessman had promised the members of the technical staff a bonus of ten percent, but that they could now whistle to it. It is therefore being considered to take legal action against our compatriot.
The British tabloid writes that Duchâtelet promised the staff members that bonus had been achieved if certain objectives were met. They also worked around the clock to get everything done and in the end they succeeded. Whether they then received their premium? No, because our compatriot did not like the promise, so there is a threat of mutiny at the English tradition club. Even legal steps are being considered, as the newspaper writes.
Duchâtelet took over Charlton Athletic four years ago and since then it has always been something. For example, the 'Addicks' would lose some ten million pounds a year and the measures that Duchâtelet took to keep a finger on the flick were not unfortunate. For example, Daily Mail states that those who leave the club are not replaced and that youth players were not even given free water
Our compatriot did well a month ago with a deal with an Australian investment group about the takeover of the club, but that agreement drags on. The Limburg entrepreneur had put the British thirdclass in the shop window last year. With the sale, Duchâtelet would further reduce its portfolio of football clubs. Earlier, he already got rid of Standard Liège and STVV. He would only remain the owner of the Spanish second division team Alcorcon and the German third division Carl Zeiss Jena.0 -
I wonder if old tight wad has offered a free stay in his hotel as a form of compensation, goodness knows what corners he’s cut if we’re anything to go by.0
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Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?0
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Well if the report in the Mail is correct then that's another low from the owner. Pay these people what they are owed!
Seriously, if anyone is still there, get your CV's up to date and start looking for other employment. The takeover fiasco is dragging on for so long now he could still be there this time next year and the situation will be worse than it is now. (If that is possible)1 -
Perhaps there could be specific appeal?superchrissypowell said:Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
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Lets see what transpires today and in particular the fans forum.JamesSeed said:
Perhaps there could be specific appeal?superchrissypowell said:Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
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No wonder Katie stuck around so long!cafcbrown said:
According to Google translateKiwiValley said:
Anyone able to translate this?cafcbrown said:
Duchâtelet once again under fire: "Staff members threaten Charlton with legal action after they did not receive a ten percent bonus"
Charlton Athletic FC owner Roland Duchâtelet is under fire only once. Daily Mail, for example, knows that the flamboyant businessman had promised the members of the technical staff a bonus of ten percent, but that they could now whistle to it. It is therefore being considered to take legal action against our compatriot.
The British tabloid writes that Duchâtelet promised the staff members that bonus had been achieved if certain objectives were met. They also worked around the clock to get everything done and in the end they succeeded. Whether they then received their premium? No, because our compatriot did not like the promise, so there is a threat of mutiny at the English tradition club. Even legal steps are being considered, as the newspaper writes.
Duchâtelet took over Charlton Athletic four years ago and since then it has always been something. For example, the 'Addicks' would lose some ten million pounds a year and the measures that Duchâtelet took to keep a finger on the flick were not unfortunate. For example, Daily Mail states that those who leave the club are not replaced and that youth players were not even given free water
Our compatriot did well a month ago with a deal with an Australian investment group about the takeover of the club, but that agreement drags on. The Limburg entrepreneur had put the British thirdclass in the shop window last year. With the sale, Duchâtelet would further reduce its portfolio of football clubs. Earlier, he already got rid of Standard Liège and STVV. He would only remain the owner of the Spanish second division team Alcorcon and the German third division Carl Zeiss Jena.3 -
I hope they have a strong legal case and can make an example of him.2
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At least he's stuck by his "everyone must be paid a basic income" philosophy by not paying the bonuses2
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Does anyone know the extent? For example if it's 100 people owed £2,000 each then not sure CARD could make much of a dent in that.JamesSeed said:
Perhaps there could be specific appeal?superchrissypowell said:Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
If there is a case to answer then an employment tribunal claim, in open court with all the resultant publicity, is the way to go.
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It would be great publicity for RD.bobmunro said:
Does anyone know the extent? For example if it's 100 people owed £2,000 each then not sure CARD could make much of a dent in that.JamesSeed said:
Perhaps there could be specific appeal?superchrissypowell said:Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
If there is a case to answer then an employment tribunal claim, in open court with all the resultant publicity, is the way to go.0 -
How so?hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
It would be great publicity for RD.bobmunro said:
Does anyone know the extent? For example if it's 100 people owed £2,000 each then not sure CARD could make much of a dent in that.JamesSeed said:
Perhaps there could be specific appeal?superchrissypowell said:Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
If there is a case to answer then an employment tribunal claim, in open court with all the resultant publicity, is the way to go.0 - Sponsored links:
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Think he means against RDi_b_b_o_r_g said:
How so?hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
It would be great publicity for RD.bobmunro said:
Does anyone know the extent? For example if it's 100 people owed £2,000 each then not sure CARD could make much of a dent in that.JamesSeed said:
Perhaps there could be specific appeal?superchrissypowell said:Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
If there is a case to answer then an employment tribunal claim, in open court with all the resultant publicity, is the way to go.
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When will the efl act!1
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10% has to be a 6 figure sum, will see if the accounts give any indication later. Agree on employment tribunal but does depend on the staffs will.bobmunro said:
Does anyone know the extent? For example if it's 100 people owed £2,000 each then not sure CARD could make much of a dent in that.JamesSeed said:
Perhaps there could be specific appeal?superchrissypowell said:Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
If there is a case to answer then an employment tribunal claim, in open court with all the resultant publicity, is the way to go.0 -
The more of this stuff I read, the more I feel we are helpless to do anything about it.1
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To be fair to Roland he is only withholding these bonuses for environmental reasons. When will people understand he's just trying to save the planet!4
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The bloke has a hide thicker than the Earth's crust and no shame......Oh and everything he does is right. Roly doesn't care what anyone thinks of him, but hopefully those he does his real business with do.0
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“Duchâtelet took over Charlton Athletic four years ago and since then it has always been something.”cafcbrown said:
According to Google translateKiwiValley said:
Anyone able to translate this?cafcbrown said:
Duchâtelet once again under fire: "Staff members threaten Charlton with legal action after they did not receive a ten percent bonus"
Charlton Athletic FC owner Roland Duchâtelet is under fire only once. Daily Mail, for example, knows that the flamboyant businessman had promised the members of the technical staff a bonus of ten percent, but that they could now whistle to it. It is therefore being considered to take legal action against our compatriot.
The British tabloid writes that Duchâtelet promised the staff members that bonus had been achieved if certain objectives were met. They also worked around the clock to get everything done and in the end they succeeded. Whether they then received their premium? No, because our compatriot did not like the promise, so there is a threat of mutiny at the English tradition club. Even legal steps are being considered, as the newspaper writes.
Duchâtelet took over Charlton Athletic four years ago and since then it has always been something. For example, the 'Addicks' would lose some ten million pounds a year and the measures that Duchâtelet took to keep a finger on the flick were not unfortunate. For example, Daily Mail states that those who leave the club are not replaced and that youth players were not even given free water
Our compatriot did well a month ago with a deal with an Australian investment group about the takeover of the club, but that agreement drags on. The Limburg entrepreneur had put the British thirdclass in the shop window last year. With the sale, Duchâtelet would further reduce its portfolio of football clubs. Earlier, he already got rid of Standard Liège and STVV. He would only remain the owner of the Spanish second division team Alcorcon and the German third division Carl Zeiss Jena.
Ain’t that the truth5 -
He is a fucking rat of the highest order, classless, clueless
People don't work for football clubs for big money.
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Would be ironic if one of those being knocked was the PR guy hired to spin truth into lies. 'But but Mr Duche I gave you 10% extra lies. I hit my lie target with ease!'.7
