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CAFC staff threaten to sue Duchatelet over unpaid bonuses

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  • Cardinal Sin
    Cardinal Sin Posts: 5,233
    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.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,073

    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.

    They will publish jack s***. Shameless.
  • 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")
  • Big_Bad_World
    Big_Bad_World Posts: 5,859
    seth plum said:

    The article says Duchatelet 'promised'.
    I hope the staff got that in writing, or on camera.

    A pinky promise, no less. Unbreakable contractual clause.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,039
    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.

    Good man.
  • cafcbrown
    cafcbrown Posts: 556
    According to Google translate

    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.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,652
    edited August 2018
    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.
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  • Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,235
    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)
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380

    Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?

    Perhaps there could be specific appeal?

  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,596
    JamesSeed said:

    Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?

    Perhaps there could be specific appeal?

    Lets see what transpires today and in particular the fans forum.
  • cafcbrown said:

    According to Google translate

    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.
    No wonder Katie stuck around so long!
  • I hope they have a strong legal case and can make an example of him.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    edited August 2018
    At least he's stuck by his "everyone must be paid a basic income" philosophy by not paying the bonuses
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,850
    JamesSeed said:

    Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?

    Perhaps there could be specific appeal?

    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.

    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.

  • bobmunro said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?

    Perhaps there could be specific appeal?

    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.

    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.

    It would be great publicity for RD.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948

    bobmunro said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?

    Perhaps there could be specific appeal?

    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.

    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.

    It would be great publicity for RD.
    How so?
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  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,596

    bobmunro said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?

    Perhaps there could be specific appeal?

    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.

    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.

    It would be great publicity for RD.
    How so?
    Think he means against RD
  • roseandcrown
    roseandcrown Posts: 7,587
    When will the efl act!
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Oh
  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,596
    bobmunro said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Is there any money left in the CARD fund to.pay some of the bonuses to the staff?

    Perhaps there could be specific appeal?

    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.

    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.

    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.
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,680
    The more of this stuff I read, the more I feel we are helpless to do anything about it.
  • 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!
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,477
    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.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,039
    cafcbrown said:

    According to Google translate

    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.
    “Duchâtelet took over Charlton Athletic four years ago and since then it has always been something.”

    Ain’t that the truth
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,251
    edited August 2018
    He is a fucking rat of the highest order, classless, clueless

    People don't work for football clubs for big money.

  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    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!'.