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ET & employer goes bump?
Phil_68
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Hi all, if there is a current claim going through the tribunal, dates set, and the employer goes bump before the hearing, what will be the outcome of the claim?
My guts say that as there is no longer a company to claim against, then it's paper wasted. Are there any other avenues to explore?
Phil.
My guts say that as there is no longer a company to claim against, then it's paper wasted. Are there any other avenues to explore?
Phil.
Life - It's only a once in a lifetime experience.
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Explain "goes bump". Voluntary liquidation? Forcibly ceased trading? In receivership? Just shut up shop and vanished?If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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Thanks for the reply, it could be any of those. The company have stopped trading and the reason why is not known as yet.lincroft1710 wrote: »Explain "goes bump". Voluntary liquidation? Forcibly ceased trading? In receivership? Just shut up shop and vanished?
Are there any ways to continue the case in any events if they close voluntarily or forced?
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Even if the company has stopped trading, it may still be a legal entity. If you will not incur further costs processing this claim, you may as well continue. Although unlikely they may still put in a defence or appear.
The one thing you don't know, but do need to know is, has the company any money? Because I'm sure you're aware that if they're heavily in debt, even if you win, you may see little or nothing of what is owed to you.
Are there no former work colleagues you could ask?If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0 -
Hi again and thanks for your reply.
They are seeking to sell up or sell on the business, they are in debt and have a rough break even of assets/liabilities but leaning more towards debt than credit.
I will not incur any costs in continuing the case so I am proceeding anyway but I am looking at the outcomes for the inevitable.
What happens if they fail to put in a defence? We are at the stage of exchanging relevant docs due by the end of this month. I have prepared mine but they are asking for an excessive extension to complete theirs which I have refused. They may well apply to the court to get one but that will incur additional costs to them at a time when they could do without spending more money. Their costs are rising but mine are fixed so I have no issues in that regard.
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I'm bumping this thread in the hope someone more knowledgeable can help OP.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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Bumpity bump
Have now found out that they are insolvent and I have the contact of the receivers.
So any hope of seeing the ET case go through and if so any money if I win?
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