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Former employer not paying... better to go to ACAS or small claims?
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I've read that either can help out in such cases, but I worry that ACAS dont have any real power, so maybe best going straight to small claims court?
Also if I did go to ACAS and it went to an employment tribunal, would I need to pay for a solicitor?
Also if I did go to ACAS and it went to an employment tribunal, would I need to pay for a solicitor?
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Depends on the reason for not paying?
Because they don't want to, then acas. If they can't, then court (MCOL)1 -
If they can't (because they have no funds/are going bust), then no point going to court.penners324 said:Depends on the reason for not paying?
Because they don't want to, then acas. If they can't, then court (MCOL)
Depending on how recently you left, then an employment tribunal is your best bet. It's free and you won't need a solicitor IF the claim is a straightforward one (eg non-payment of contractually agreed wages). If you do need a solicitor, then yes, you'll have to pay for one.Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!1
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