Redundancy and CAB advice

Layzee

In a nutshell I had a claim at an ET in excess of 50k I used CAB as my representation.
A couple of days before the hearing the respondent made an offer of 30k but went on to explain that it was an extremely generous offer in the circumstances, furthermore were we aware that an ET could only award a max of 25k in a breach of contract claim, and that should I withdraw my case and take it to the civil court the respondent would make a claim for costs to date against me.
My question is this really, it would appear that either through ignorance or negligence my CAB advisor has got this terribly wrong, can I get compensation from the CAB for the shortfall ?

pmlindyloo

Your title says redundancy.

Was the claim soley for breach of contract or was it for unfair dismissal too?

Layzee

apparently it was solely breach of contract

pmlindyloo

It does seem that the maximum award for breach of contract is £25000.

Perhaps you ought to go back and check with the CAB representative as it does seem strange that you were offered more than the maximum amount.

http://uk.practicallaw.com/4-200-2038?service=employment

Layzee

The offer was to actually save them money as they would not have to hire a barrister for a couple of days.
if they offered 25k I could still go to the hearing and win the day which would put the case in the public domain.
this way they gag me.