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Mel Baroni - Latest to Resign

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  • I'm no employment lawyer, but could Mel pursue constructive dismissal?

    She must have a case....
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,242
    seth plum said:

    46 days.

    Best to get out before it gets really bad.

  • The way things are going CARD should organise the creation of a memorial for all those who have laid down their jobs in the Great War (against Roland Duchatelet)...

    A wreath laying ceremony at the final home game, that sort of thing.

    (Obviously not seeking to be disrespectful to anyone other than certain Belgians).
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,290
    No surprise after being undermined by Roland Rant on Tuesday Evening. Best out of the madhouse.
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,774

    I'm no employment lawyer, but could Mel pursue constructive dismissal?

    Not unless she is claiming discrimination / sexual harassment, which seems unlikely.
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,290
    20 staff now left the club since January 2014?
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,946

    I'm no employment lawyer, but could Mel pursue constructive dismissal?

    Unless it was based on some element of discrimination then no - she needs 2 years service to be able to take the Club to tribunal.
  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,197

    I'm no employment lawyer, but could Mel pursue constructive dismissal?

    Doubt it after 46 days.

    Good luck to her. Hope she finds a new gig soon.
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977

    I'm no employment lawyer, but could Mel pursue constructive dismissal?

    Not with 46 days service she can't.

    Zero rights pretty much

  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,946
    edited March 2016
    Well done to Mel for showing dignity in a sea of contempt.

    For those calling for her to 'spill the beans' then think on this - her dignity and professionalism would be badly dented if she did that.

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  • IT_Andy
    IT_Andy Posts: 477
    Having met and heard what Mel had to say, at the Bromley meeting, I believe she wanted to make things work and understood the importance of listening to fans.
    It wasn't a good career move for her and best wishes for the future.
  • T
    T Posts: 1,349
    she'll be taking up an easier role... She's taking on PR for Donald Trump in the UK
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    shirty5 said:

    20 staff now left the club since January 2014?

    As a percentage, surely the numbers of staff in key positions that have resigned and are now bitter ex-employees has now surpassed 2% a fair bit...
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448

    I'm no employment lawyer, but could Mel pursue constructive dismissal?

    Roland's probably going to sue her for constructive resignation.
  • valleyfan
    valleyfan Posts: 151
    Standing by her principles and stood up against the rgime, should sing her name loud at the next home game.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,242
    Do you want to join us outside the west stand against Birmingham Mel ?

  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,499
    Somebody brought to the club by this regime that has integrity and a moral compass, good on you Mel and I hope your career isn't harmed by your dalliance with CAFC.
  • Norfolk_Addick
    Norfolk_Addick Posts: 2,289
    seth plum said:

    Who or what will Katrien blame this one on?

    She'll probably say Mel didn't agree with the statement, but that the statement had been misrepresented
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Roland is probably delighted at this cost cutting now he has mastered the art of communication.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948

    Was she a WouldYa ?

    More of a 'Who Wouldn't'

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  • SE10Addick
    SE10Addick Posts: 2,970
    Wow. Good on you girl!

    Hope she gets snapped up quick by someone more deserving.

    She's obviously a principled person.
  • Can just imagine the conversation now...

    KM: Erm Roland, Mel has just resigned.
    RD: Who's Mel
    KM: You know the lass we hired as Head of Comms at Charlton
    RD: Pfft, dont need her anyway, I'll take it on, piss easy job anyway after Monday night
    KM: Mel Mel... Come back, we'll do it your way, I promise to lay off the Smirnoff, I'll attend AA meetings I'll do anything!!
  • Wow. Good on you girl!

    Hope she gets snapped up quick by someone more deserving.

    She's obviously a principled person.

    Well, bang go my chances then....

    Though, obviously, my looks and personality wouldn't have helped either.

    PS Well done Mel, much respect.
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,290
    edited March 2016
    Who in the right mind would want a job at this nut house of a football club at the moment
  • Marriott110
    Marriott110 Posts: 1,528
    Wouldn't surprise me if her team followed suit and resigned, or with them being fans would they try and stick it out and wait for change?
  • TellyTubby
    TellyTubby Posts: 3,559

    LuckyReds said:

    I spoke to Mel after The Bromley Supporters meeting ended on February 25th.

    I explained that the attendees had been ever so nice and didn't really reflect the mood of the majority of supporters. I offered my opinion, that she could be the best Communications Manager in the world and still wouldn't be able to succeed, with RD & KM at the helm.

    I met her again by invitation, 2 days later in The MIllenium Lounge, to "finish" our conversation.

    Sorry guys, it looks like she has heeded my advice, after Roland no doubt ignored her/ her advice.

    All the best to Mel. She seemed like a pleasant and efficient type, so she was never going to last.

    So what you're saying is....

    The only time a senior member of staff has listened to a fan in the last 2 years she's only been there a couple of weeks, and the advice she listened too was to resign?! ;)

    Fair play to her for giving you the opportunity of a second meeting though, a very decent courtesy when she must've already been aware of how the conversation was likely to end. Her attitude seemed spot on.
    In fairness Sue Parkes kind of highjacked the conversation & Chris invited me to The Millenium Lounge.

    (Possibly, he did it to get rid of me, assuming I'd decline).
    Ah sue Parkes. Not seen any quotes from her of late.
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,717

    Wouldn't surprise me if her team followed suit and resigned, or with them being fans would they try and stick it out and wait for change?

    Must be incredibly frustrating not being able to voice your opinion on the club if you're a fan.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    edited March 2016
    My CV will be on KM's desk in the morning, see if they got any positions available that would suit an ex shopkeeper.

    Reckon I could do Comms and Safety at the same time as kicking the ball back when it goes down the tunnel
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,717

    My CV will be on KM's desk in the morning, see if they got any positions available that would suit an ex shopkeeper.

    Reckon I could do Comms and Safety at the same time as kicking the ball back when it goes down the tunnel

    Where did you used to own a shop?