I have often wondered how the question on any future interview is answered.
Q14. Have you ever made a claim against any former employer?
Dismissal or Injury claim. 
Wheel Nut:
I have often wondered how the question on any future interview is answered.Q14. Have you ever made a claim against any former employer?
Dismissal or Injury claim.
Ermā¦noā¦I think thats the answer I will give 
When i went through mine, the solicitor was very honest. Asked what i wanted in the way of compo, i said a years wages, she said unlikely but itās a starting point. Company made offer of Ā£500, refused. The industrial tribunal date approached, they finally admitted liability, but denied responsibility, not sure how they can when theyāve admitted liability. to cut a long story short, i got 5K, way way short of a years wages, but apparently they argued the years wages, and the 5k was their final offer. Could have gone all the way, but on briefs advice i was unlikely to get anymore, may have even got less, so took it and ran.
The tribunal would not have been held in magistrates court as it was not a criminal offence and the bench would have been employment lawyers as magistrates do not rule on these matters
dpt2011:
I also know that my claim is for compensation .
What do you need compensating for then?
Saaamon:
dpt2011:
I also know that my claim is for compensation .What do you need compensating for then?
Lost of earnings from the 3 months of unemployment is the main thing, I can claim because my new job pays less than my old. Iām entitled to some compensation due to them never giving me a contract in the 24 months I was there. All thatās before I start on the holiday money and wages they owe me!
dpt2011:
Saaamon:
dpt2011:
I also know that my claim is for compensation .What do you need compensating for then?
Lost of earnings from the 3 months of unemployment is the main thing, I can claim because my new job pays less than my old. Iām entitled to some compensation due to them never giving me a contract in the 24 months I was there. All thatās before I start on the holiday money and wages they owe me!
Lost earnings and now less pay at your new job have nothing to do with them, all they owe you is your holiday money and any wages, nothing more, nothing less.
A written copy of employment isnāt legally required.
Saaamon:
Lost earnings and now less pay at your new job have nothing to do with them, all they owe you is your holiday money and any wages, nothing more, nothing less.A written copy of employment isnāt legally required.
You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about something but if you belive you know more than ACAS and the CAB then crack on.
āThe Employment Rights Act requires employers to provide employees with a written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment within two calendar months of starting workā
I could sit and go through my paperwork all night typing out quotes but its been along day and i really cant be arsed
Muckaway:
If they were a āspeedyā sort of firm I might consider a little letter to Vosa or TC if things donāt go your wayā¦
Thats already been done in the last few weeks by another ex employee 
give gordon brown solicitors in newcastle a ring mate, my case has just been to court 4 weeks ago come friday. just waiting to see the out come now. but gordon browns done everythin for me. couldnt be happier with the job they done
dpt2011:
Saaamon:
Lost earnings and now less pay at your new job have nothing to do with them, all they owe you is your holiday money and any wages, nothing more, nothing less.A written copy of employment isnāt legally required.
You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about something but if you belive you know more than ACAS and the CAB then crack on.
āThe Employment Rights Act requires employers to provide employees with a written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment within two calendar months of starting workāI could sit and go through my paperwork all night typing out quotes but its been along day and i really cant be arsed
Enjoy your compo, this country can do without your kind.
dpt2011:
Thereās been some useful replies on here and some advice to take. Iām not even sure how much money to expect should everything go in my favour. Iāve gotta go and fill a financial loss sheet out in the next few weeks so I might get a better idea then.I also know that my claim is for compensation instead of reinstatement.
I hope they do settle out of court, although Iām not feeling so nervous about the whole court thing now
I know in my case I had a figure in my head and tbh nothing elseā. All I wanted was my day in court to see the company owner squirm with embarrassment. This was a Christian company that preached Christianity and how good they treated their employees. In my case I was physically removed from their premises on Xmas eve at 5.15pm for refusing to do a delivery after having worked 11hours but only driven 6. When they realised I was prepared to go the whole way to court they couldnāt pay me quick enough. Only thing was I had to sign a confidentially clause but I walked away with enough cash for a family holiday to Florida and change my car so Iād have signed anything. Still nice to see the company owners face when he realised how much he had to pay me on the advice of his barrister lol. Good luck and donāt let the ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā get you down 
Saaamon:
dpt2011:
Saaamon:
Lost earnings and now less pay at your new job have nothing to do with them, all they owe you is your holiday money and any wages, nothing more, nothing less.A written copy of employment isnāt legally required.
You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about something but if you belive you know more than ACAS and the CAB then crack on.
āThe Employment Rights Act requires employers to provide employees with a written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment within two calendar months of starting workāI could sit and go through my paperwork all night typing out quotes but its been along day and i really cant be arsed
Enjoy your compo, this country can do without your kind.
Cheers I will
Your kind, thatās a strange thing to say to someone standing up for themselves what he should be saying is well done go get as much as you can and next time they might treat there staff better.
mac12:
Your kind, thatās a strange thing to say to someone standing up for themselves what he should be saying is well done go get as much as you can and next time they might treat there staff better.
I agree. I cannot understand people who think we should enjoy being bent over and shafted by employers.
Nice to see that you got your compo mate, the people on here moaning at you about being greedy etc can stick it! If you feel you have been treated wrongly by your employer you should stand up for yourself!
Nice 1
NewLad:
Nice to see that you got your compo mate, the people on here moaning at you about being greedy etc can stick it! If you feel you have been treated wrongly by your employer you should stand up for yourself!Nice 1
Cheers fella, too often people just take what there told and donāt fight for whatās right!
Saaamon:
dpt2011:
Saaamon:
Lost earnings and now less pay at your new job have nothing to do with them, all they owe you is your holiday money and any wages, nothing more, nothing less.A written copy of employment isnāt legally required.
You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about something but if you belive you know more than ACAS and the CAB then crack on.
āThe Employment Rights Act requires employers to provide employees with a written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment within two calendar months of starting workāI could sit and go through my paperwork all night typing out quotes but its been along day and i really cant be arsed
Enjoy your compo, this country can do without your kind.
unlike your statements, heās done nothing wrong
Saaamon:
Enjoy your compo, this country can do without your kind.
I think I like his kind ā¦the kind kind that tells a sharkey [zb], 'I aint taking your crap 'ā¦cos theres plenty of them in transport
Saaamon:
Enjoy your compo, this country can do without your kind.
PMSL.
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It was Saaamon who said that. dd.
NewLad:
Nice to see that you got your compo mate, the people on here moaning at you about being greedy etc can stick it! If you feel you have been treated wrongly by your employer you should stand up for yourself!Nice 1
Have i missed something carnāt see where it says heās got anything yet