Former employer not paying... better to go to ACAS or small claims?

user67340348

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?

penners324

Depends on the reason for not paying?

Because they don't want to, then acas. If they can't, then court (MCOL)

Marcon

penners324 said:

Depends on the reason for not paying?

Because they don't want to, then acas. If they can't, then court (MCOL)

If they can't (because they have no funds/are going bust), then no point going to court.

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.