Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 01:23 pm
Ms Alexandra (Sasha) Acheson is taking Avon Fire and Rescue Service to court for direct sex discrimination, sex and sexual orientation harassment, victimisation, discriminatory constructive unfair dismissal and constructive unfair dismissal. Up to 10 witnesses including current and ex-employees of Avon Fire and Rescue Service are set to take the stand in support of Ms Acheson’s claim.
The Employment Solicitor is representing Ms Acheson in what is expected to be a high-value employment tribunal case. Ms Acheson asserts she raised grievances against former Crew Manager Dean Davies and Avon Fire and Rescue Service and was subject to victimisation as a result. Mr Davies, who is currently being investigated for rape, was previously a named Respondent in the case but was dismissed due to ongoing criminal investigations.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service have admitted much of the treatment occurred but claim the reason for such treatment was alleged poor performance on the part of Ms Acheson. Ms Acheson is a former England Rugby Player and has previously enjoyed a successful career at the Gloucester Fire and Rescue Service, having been nominated for Spirit of Fire Awards 2020 after raising money for Firefighters’ Charity in 2019.
Ms Acheson will start to give evidence at 10am on Wednesday 15th November at The Bristol Civic Justice Centre, 2 Redcliffe Street, BS6. The hearing is expected to last 15 days and members of press and public can join.
Rachael Griffiths from The Employment Solicitor said: “At The Employment Solicitor we specialise in helping clients who are experiencing or have experienced problems in the workplace. We take each client’s circumstance extremely seriously and promise to provide honest and straightforward advice.”
Ms Alexandra (Sasha) Acheson is taking Avon Fire and Rescue Service to court for direct sex discrimination, sex and sexual orientation harassment, victimisation, discriminatory constructive unfair dismissal and constructive unfair dismissal. Up to 10 witnesses, including current and ex-employees of Avon Fire and Rescue Service, will give evidence in support of Ms Acheson’s claim.
The Employment Solicitor is representing Ms Acheson in what is expected to be a high-value employment tribunal case, which will take place at The Bristol Civic Justice Centre, 2 Redcliffe Street, BS6, starting at 10am on Wednesday 15th November. The hearing is expected to last 15 days and is open to members of the press and public.
Ms Acheson alleges she raised grievances against former Crew Manager Dean Davies and Avon Fire and Rescue Service and was subject to victimisation as a result. Mr Davies, who is currently being investigated for rape, was previously a named Respondent in the case but was dismissed due to ongoing criminal investigations.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service have admitted much of the treatment occurred but have claimed the reason for such treatment was alleged poor performance on the part of Ms Acheson. Ms Acheson is a former England Rugby Player and has previously enjoyed a successful career at the Gloucester Fire and Rescue Service, having been nominated for Spirit of Fire Awards 2020 after raising money for Firefighters’ Charity in 2019.
Rachael Griffiths from The Employment Solicitor said: “At The Employment Solicitor we specialise in helping clients who are experiencing or have experienced problems in the workplace. We take each client’s circumstance extremely seriously and promise to provide honest and straightforward advice.”
