it could have been my own lawyer always forgetting basic details because he writes everything in 3 different areas: his diary, whatsapp and someone he calls Munshi and he complained that he does miss hearings of other clients sometimes.
I met some of his friends and they jokingly said the same thing. So much paperwork and yet no one is using any technology apps or anything to make their lives better informed about their case hearings and proceedings.
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Hi I am currently giving my alevels and would like to pursue law however my uni options are limited between either a off campus university of London degree(online) or go to a mid tier university in uk . The issue with the uk universities is they aren’t cheap especially an international student. It costs about 15-20k pounds per semester for 4 years it’s more than 100k pounds add in rent and books and other expenses it’s about 200k or more. Would it be better to get a online degree from university of London which will be 2k pounds a semester and no other expenses as I will be living with my family or would it be better to get a student loan for 200k pounds to go to uk
Assalamualaikum everyone. I hope you are all doing well.
I am from Rawalpindi and I am seeking legal advice regarding a serious workplace matter involving harassment, humiliation, unfair treatment, termination, and unpaid salary.
I worked for an organization as a Quran teacher, where I taught international students. During my employment, I experienced what I consider to be repeated harassment, humiliation, mental pressure, and unfair treatment. I was also repeatedly pressured to do certain things that I was uncomfortable with or did not agree with. When I refused, I faced what I perceived as retaliatory and hostile behavior.
Despite these circumstances, I continued working because I was financially dependent on my job. I worked sincerely and with dedication for a considerable period of time. Eventually, when the situation became unbearable, I raised my concerns with senior management.
Shortly afterwards, I was terminated. What was particularly distressing was that, after my departure, I learned that negative statements and allegations were allegedly being made about me to new employees. According to what I was told, people were being informed that a particular female employee had been terminated because of certain alleged misconduct. I strongly dispute these allegations and believe that my reputation was deliberately damaged after I raised concerns about my treatment.
There were also employees who witnessed my work and the circumstances I experienced there, and I believe some of them could potentially provide relevant information if required.
My salary and other financial dues were also withheld, which placed me under significant financial pressure.
Later, I joined another institution. Unfortunately, I experienced serious workplace issues there as well. There were inadequate working conditions, including lack of proper cooling and backup facilities, and I continued working despite extremely difficult conditions, including during a heatwave. Eventually, I submitted my resignation. However, shortly afterwards, I was terminated, and I have concerns regarding the salary and other dues that I was supposed to receive for the relevant period.
I believe there is a connection between my previous workplace and the treatment I later received, because I had previously raised concerns about the first organization. However, I do not want to make an accusation that I cannot legally substantiate, which is why I am seeking advice before taking further action.
I am now considering filing a complaint before FOSPAH (Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment) and pursuing whatever other legal remedies may be available to me.
At the same time, I want to raise public awareness about what I experienced. I have heard similar concerns from other female employees, but many people are afraid to speak publicly. I would like to share my experience on social media and, if appropriate, identify the organization and provide relevant evidence.
My main question is:
If I file a formal complaint first and then speak publicly about my personal experience on social media, what legal risks could I face?
Could the organization potentially file a defamation case against me if I publicly discuss my experience, name the organization, or make allegations about the treatment I received?
What is the safest way to raise awareness while protecting myself legally? For example, should I restrict my statements strictly to facts that I can prove through documents, screenshots, messages, salary records, witnesses, etc.?
I am willing to provide the organization's name, location, and supporting evidence privately if that is appropriate. I would genuinely appreciate advice from lawyers or anyone familiar with Pakistani labour law, workplace harassment law, FOSPAH proceedings, and defamation law.
I am not looking to make false accusations or harm anyone's reputation. I simply want to protect myself, and know the correct way to speak about what happened to me.
Thank you to anyone who can guide me.