Company not paid my wages

[gcollins]

Hi, started work with a construction company, 3 weeks in decided it wasn't for me. Looked at my contract to see what notice was needed. Up to one month, no notice given, so told my boss it's not for me and that tomorrow would be my final day.
Anyhow now not been paid, so my question is do I just take him to a small claims court?

[SmithCorona]

ACAS

https://www.acas.org.uk/if-your-wages-are-not-paid

[Ryyy]

I might be stating the obvious here and may sound a bit patronising but have you told them youve not been paid?

Ive worked for companies for a while and randomly not had my wages one friday due to an office stuff up.it happens.

[Terminator X]

I personally would have left at the point you got paid not before.

TX.

[Jasandjules]

1. How long ago was your last day?
2. If less than say one month, write to them and ask for it
3. If more than two months, go straight to ACAS Early Concliiation (internet search for the link to start it)
4. Once ACAS is concluded if no joy then ET claim within 28 days of the EC Certificate being issued

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Before going to ACAS, wouldn't it be advisable to actually ask the company for the wages and go from there?

[SmithCorona]

Surely he's already spoken to his ex employer? I assume it was implied!

[Jasandjules]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Before going to ACAS, wouldn't it be advisable to actually ask the company for the wages and go from there?

Hence my 2 and 3. If time is in issue however go straight to ACAS to avoid being timed out of any claims...

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Agree with you 100%

[gcollins]

Yes, I have emailed asking for my wages. Nothing.

[Eric Mc]

Most employers run their payrolls on a monthly basis - for ALL their employees at the same time. It’s usually not possible to run a payroll for just one employee individually.

I reckoned n that’s the reason they haven’t paid you.

They will also give you a P45 - after they’ve run the payroll.

[Giantt]

Eric Mc said:

Most employers run their payrolls on a monthly basis - for ALL their employees at the same time. It’s usually not possible to run a payroll for just one employee individually.

I reckoned n that’s the reason they haven’t paid you.

They will also give you a P45 - after they’ve run the payroll.

Not construction,most site based staff, weekly, presumably this payment period would also be noted in t&C's?

[megaphone]

OP was this a large structured company with HR departments etc, or a small firm being run by the boss?

[gcollins]

megaphone said:

OP was this a large structured company with HR departments etc, or a small firm being run by the boss?

Small firm. Boss does the sign-offs

[Jasandjules]

gcollins said:

Yes, I have emailed asking for my wages. Nothing.

How long ago?

If over seven days, write again and advise you will start the Early Conciliation process if payment is not made by X date (another seven days IF you have enough time left)

[GreatGranny]

Why email?

Ring them.

[Jasandjules]

GreatGranny said:

Why email?

Ring them.

So that you have a nice record to put before an ET if it comes to that.

[megaphone]

gcollins said:

megaphone said:

OP was this a large structured company with HR departments etc, or a small firm being run by the boss?

Small firm. Boss does the sign-offs

He's probably a bit pissed off that you only worked a few weeks then did one.

[Sy1441]

Contractor or books in?