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Comment on Imposing annual leave during a notice period by Reece Eagle

Reece Eagle — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:55:01 +0000

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Comment on Protective Awards by Colin W

Colin W — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:44:43 +0000

Update on my previous…
Brought to my attention, i stated only £800 of my award is preferential, the remainder would come from the creditors ….thats no so. I’m told that i can claim up to 8 weeks ( i think) from the redundancy office as my ex employer is insolvent.

Many thanks to the person giving that info.

Comment on BA Cabin Crew to bring race discrimination claim by no employment verification

no employment verification — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:07:15 +0000

Yes, on either analysis I’m not sure that the Claimants stand much chance.Also crew worked in bases in Glasgow, when these bases were closed down the crew were offered work in London,

Comment on Blacklist by Jerry | Max | Taylor | Scott | Fred

Jerry | Max | Taylor | Scott | Fred — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:04:23 +0000

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Comment on Protective Awards by Colin W

Colin W — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:28:30 +0000

Well here’s my experience for anyone in the same position.
Made redundant, they gave everyone about a weeks notice (i was away on holiday) so by the time i got back…finished.
Since found out my ex management went to tribunal and got a protective award, the ‘court’ awarded 70 days pay, very nice, just sit back and wait they said.
Got my letter today…award made as stated…BUT, only the first £800 is ‘preferential’ as the employer has gone into liqidation.
So, rather than several thousand, i’ll get £800, the remainer joins the list of unsecured creditors and i may or may not get a percentage of that back.

The £800 is subject to DWP claiming back any benefits i have claimed. Under normal circumstances, that’d be it all in the bin then, but i’ve already paid back what i claimed when i got my redundancy or payment in lieu (can’t remember which right now)
Another line states, the protective award may be subject to the deduction of National Insurance contributions.

Its never what it seems is it ?

I was suspicious at first, it all seemed too good to be true. Still, i get what i get and wasnt expecting anything a few months ago, so silver linings and all that !!!

Comment on Costs against a fraudulent or lying Claimant by Tobi Baker

Tobi Baker — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:22:44 +0000

Hi,

Great post,

Tony, I took a look at the blog too. Thanks for the info.

Comment on We already have a dodgy employee register… by Business Insurance California

Business Insurance California — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:42:52 +0000

I am the owner of a commercial insurance agency in California. While I understand how “peoples lives are ruined” by these blacklists I think there is the other side of the coin. Dont forget that from the employers point of view it can be very costly and economically harmful to hire a person who has a history of poor work ethics. I have a small operation andspending a few thousand dollars in salary to discover that an employee is not doing a good job can stop my business in its tracks; especially now a days when business is suffering due to the poor economy.

As a business we are open to client reviews through the BBB or other means that are made public via the internet. Why cant employees also be rated on their performance in a public forum? Maybe that would motivate people to do a good job and be more focused at work. As it stands today I think employees get away with alot of BS. Depending on the circumstances it can take an employer months sometimes years to discover the truth about his or her employees performance on the job.

Comment on Costs against a fraudulent or lying Claimant by Employment Contract

Employment Contract — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:16:30 +0000

I have had a good look through that blog too. It does astound me how the system does seem to work out sometimes. I have bookmarked the blog by the way; many thanks for sharing the link here.

Comment on Contingency Fee Agreements – final regulations unveiled by Employment Contract

Employment Contract — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:13:24 +0000

This doesnt quite make sense to say the least! It does make sense however that the agreement will be backed up in writing. This will cover any potential issues from happening in the immediate future.