We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Underpaid

nightfireuk2001
Posts: 3 Newbie
Hi i am lookinh for some advise. I was sent an email on Friday 14th November at 6.30pm at night from my now former employers saying to me that i was beinh let go and will be given a week in lieu.
I was paid on 21st November my last wages. However i believe it was around £400 short. They have either not paid me the week in lieu, or they have not paid me for overtime i had already done.
Normally the company pays on the 31st of the month - however as i was let go they paid me earlier, they said a payslip would be produced at the normal wage time & i should have it sent to me.
Its now the 7th december and i dont have a wage slip to see what they have missed off...
I have asked repeatidly for a payslip: where do i stand regarding this? Im considering getting a lawyer involved, even if it does cost me more than the £400 they owe me as its a matter of principle now.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Chris
I was paid on 21st November my last wages. However i believe it was around £400 short. They have either not paid me the week in lieu, or they have not paid me for overtime i had already done.
Normally the company pays on the 31st of the month - however as i was let go they paid me earlier, they said a payslip would be produced at the normal wage time & i should have it sent to me.
Its now the 7th december and i dont have a wage slip to see what they have missed off...
I have asked repeatidly for a payslip: where do i stand regarding this? Im considering getting a lawyer involved, even if it does cost me more than the £400 they owe me as its a matter of principle now.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Chris
0
Comments
-
Don't chase good money after bad with a lawyer, even if it was the only option sometimes its better to just let it go.
However, it isn't your only option. I would suggest you look at the small claims court which costs I believe a £25 up front fee that can be attached to the claim.
Read up on it and send a letter before action detailing what is owed and that payment is required within 7 working days.
Then follow it through.Don't trust a forum for advice. Get proper paid advice. Any advice given should always be checked0 -
Thanks, i have emailed my former employer advising if they dont sort it out i will be using the small claims court0
-
make sure you follow up on this by issuing a proper letter before action, via snail mail.Don't trust a forum for advice. Get proper paid advice. Any advice given should always be checked0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454K Spending & Discounts
- 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.3K Life & Family
- 258.3K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards