Claiming returned direct debit charges

bargainhunter15_2

Hello,

My employer recently messed up my wages meaning that I was heavily underpaid, this resulted in them taking ages to correct the issue and pay me the other £400. This resulted in some direct debits being bounced due to not having enough funds in my account.

I phoned them up and they refused to pay the bank charges.

What can I do to resolve this? I don't feel that it is for me to pay the bank charges due to their error.


Thanks,

Simon

Premier_2

Who refused to pay the charges? Your employer?

Your employer was in breach of contract when they failed to pay you correctly on time. You could sue for breach of contract (but you should start looking for a new job if it gets that far)

Are you in a union? Perhaps they could help resolve this dispute with your employer? Otherwise it's down to your negotiating skills to get your employer to pay the damages you incurred by their breach of contract.

Were other employees in your company similarly affected by the late payment? You may find it easier.more beneficial to go to the management as a group rather than individuals. Mind you that's how trade unions started ...

Common_Sense_2

quite right the bank refused - it's not their fault - it's your employers, best you speak to them.

bargainhunter15_2

I will speak to my senior manager and raise it with them, it was only me as I was leaving the company.

Premier_2

bargainhunter15 wrote: »

I will speak to my senior manager and raise it with them, it was only me as I was leaving the company.

Shame you failed to mention this rather important fact in your initial question. :cool:

Depending on details, perhaps it was you that were already in breach of contract.

You'll have to give us the full details if you want a full response.
Either way, it is nothing to do with your bank.
I suggest you ask for this thread to be moved to the Employment, Jobseeking and Training board where it may receive a more appropriate response.