made redundant whilst on maternity

memelexilump

Hi, just wondered if anyone could give me a bit of info
I'm currently on maternity leave (9 weeks in) and i was called into work yesterday to be told that my boss is closing the business as she can no longer afford to run it.
I have phoned acas who have told me that my boss is obliged to pay me all of my maternity plus three weeks redundancy as i have been there for three years plus any holidays i may have acrued, but my boss is saying that she hasn't the money to pay me anything!!
I'm really starting to panic so if anyone could give me any advice i would be really grateful

tessie_bear

are u in a union ? they can help...try cab for help and give dwp and see what they can do for u

good luck
tess

memelexilump

hi
i'm not in a union, there was only me and my boss working there so she's been on her own since i started mat.

WestonDave

If your employer can't pay then you can recover some money from the government - if you go to direct.gov.uk and look at the employment section it will detail out what you can get from them and how you claim it.

tessie_bear

id go to citizens advice then they are very helpful....i got made redundant while on mat leave and it all turned out very well so dont panic and get on the phone to people.....u could try a solicitor but ask from the off how much it will cost iyswim

WestonDave

Incidentally unless your employer was a limited company your boss will be personally liable for anything she owes including your pay so unless she is completely bankrupt you should be able to recover from her.

memelexilump

Thankyou, i'll get onto it straight away, really appreciate the advice:)

tessie_bear

good luck...im sure it will sort out...stay calm