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Attachement of earnings not being paid!
HeadInTheSand
Posts: 21 Forumite
Hello,
quick bit of advice really, as me & my partner are unsure about what to do next.
My partner works for a cleaning company, part time. her pay day is the 15th of each month.
Back in November 2011, our council ordered an attachement of earnings on her wages. ( we sorted this out approx 3 months later)
Now, at the same time the attachement order was made, her employer claim to have been experiencing finanical difficulties (accounts paying them late) and said that for the next 6 months, staff would receive 65% of their wages on the 15th and the remaining 35% on the 1st of each month.
with regards to the attachement order, they have taken £30 a month out of her wages (payslips to prove) each month, since JANUARY. thats 8 x £30 = £240!
NOW, interestingly, the council HAVE NEVER recieved any payments from here employer. a result of this was a bailiff visit in March 2012 (we settled the arrears in July)
July 6th, the council contacted her employer on her behalf and said revoke ANY attachement orders.
her employer is STILL taking the attachement out of her wages. this month included.
When my partner tries to contact payroll, they never answer, they avoid the issue, say they will investigate and call back, but nothing ever comes of it.
what are everone elses thoughts>? do you think her employer is struggling and just trying to save/reclaim cash where ever they can?
Does my partner have any legal standing on trying to recover this money?
the council are ADAMENT they have never recieved a penny.
please advise!
thanks, Mike.
quick bit of advice really, as me & my partner are unsure about what to do next.
My partner works for a cleaning company, part time. her pay day is the 15th of each month.
Back in November 2011, our council ordered an attachement of earnings on her wages. ( we sorted this out approx 3 months later)
Now, at the same time the attachement order was made, her employer claim to have been experiencing finanical difficulties (accounts paying them late) and said that for the next 6 months, staff would receive 65% of their wages on the 15th and the remaining 35% on the 1st of each month.
with regards to the attachement order, they have taken £30 a month out of her wages (payslips to prove) each month, since JANUARY. thats 8 x £30 = £240!
NOW, interestingly, the council HAVE NEVER recieved any payments from here employer. a result of this was a bailiff visit in March 2012 (we settled the arrears in July)
July 6th, the council contacted her employer on her behalf and said revoke ANY attachement orders.
her employer is STILL taking the attachement out of her wages. this month included.
When my partner tries to contact payroll, they never answer, they avoid the issue, say they will investigate and call back, but nothing ever comes of it.
what are everone elses thoughts>? do you think her employer is struggling and just trying to save/reclaim cash where ever they can?
Does my partner have any legal standing on trying to recover this money?
the council are ADAMENT they have never recieved a penny.
please advise!
thanks, Mike.
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What a nightmare! I suggest you post this one on the CAB board!Ex board guide. Signature now changed (if you know, you know).0
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Yes, it is illegal deduction of wages. This covers the money deducted while the attachment was in place and deductions subsequently.HeadInTheSand wrote: »Does my partner have any legal standing on trying to recover this money?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Does my partner have any legal standing on trying to recover this money?
He would need to take civil action against the employer to recover the amount.
I have known council's write off the amount if it can be shown that the employer has taken the monies and not paid them to the council but its at the their discretion.I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.0
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