help please - sorry a long one

teeandrew

Back again!

My ET1 was accepted and now waiting back for the reply from employer. I have not been able to get legal help from insurance policies so will be representing myself. I have a sinking feeling that it is going to get nasty and that they are going to try and discredit me. If it goes to tribunal will I have to argue my point in front of my ex employer? If so can I appoint a representative nearer the time? (I would do this myself but my hubby will be away with the Army and I don't think I'd be able to cope alone)

Also, when do you generally hear back after the 28 days has passed?

thanks.

mcmorj

Hi,
With any case involving solicitors, Statutory Agencies, you will need to have clear and unambiguous documentation.
For example, if you had a contract of employment - have you read it carefully, has your previous company broken any part of their agreement?
Consider that emotion and upset will not be factored in by either a Judge (if it gets that far) or a statutory body. They have rules and guidelines and they will stick to them.
While making sure you are not 'taken for a ride' - look at the positives. You will have been given a sum of money, you will have an 'income' for the near future. 14 weeks pay is about 3.5 months money, tax free (and it should be), thats maybe 40% more - so based on your outgoings, you could exist 'as you are' for 20 weeks or so? Thats a long break to consider what you would like to do and set about either an alternative career or getting a similar post to the one you left.
If you are unemployed then don't be too proud, get onto the Benefits Agency and ensure you claim what you are entitled to (and been contributing to all your working years). Note that savings you may have can affect any benefits, so it may be prudent to use some of your redundancy to reduce debts - otherwise the benefits agency will factor in your savings - but not your debts.
Example, you get £8000 redundancy, if that is in a bank account, you may get nothing from benefits. If you have £3000 credit card debt, pay this off and with just £5000, you should qualify for all benefits.
Make sure you look after YOU as no other !!!!!! will. It's Life. It's not fair. I have been made redundant twice (with another one on the horizon!). That's why I am trawling through these forums to make sure I know where I stand if it does come to pass and I make sure I maximise the situation I find myself in.
Good luck and best wishes.

teeandrew

Hi,
thanks mcmorj for your reply, can anyone answer my questions in post 22?

thanks in advance.