How do I protect myself when resigning

[Andy665]

I will try and keep it as simple as I can

Worked within a small business for just over 2 years

ONLY thing that was ever agreed was salary and pay date - I have never had a contract of employment

First 15 months I was paid on the 24th or the last working day before the 24th

The last 9 months I have been paid between 2- 6 days late (can prove this via bank statements), never told, explained or apologised about

I sent her an email on 20th Nov requesting that I be paid on time(24th) as I had to pay the balance for a trip to Lapland with my son (wanted to treat him as I have had major marriage problems this year that have been tough on him). I received a response on the 23rd advising that I would be paid on 27th, again, no apology, explanation or offer of part payment - my salary was not paid and this morning got a message after I ha chased saying she had paid me this morning so should show in my account today or Monday - so far nothing has arrived

Got to the point several months ago where I have been forced to look elsewhere for another job - I was happy with this job - only issue was late payment of salary which has caused a lot of worry / concern and bank charges for authorised overdraft (which would not have been needed if I was paid on time)

I have just received the offer of a new job and they wish me to start on 1st Jan

I am owed expenses dating back to September - I have not yet been paid this month (so currently 4 days late) - I will default on my mortgagee on Monday

How do I handle this - all I want is to be paid what I'm owed, as I have no contract I believe I only have to give 2 weeks notice - she is likely to dismiss me on Tuesday as I have been quite vocal (but truthful) about non-payment of salary - I believe she would only have to pay me 2 weeks

In a perfect world Id like to get paid until the end of Dec, happily work until the end of Dec

Any guidance greatly appreciated

Edited by Andy665 on Saturday 28th November 20:13

[Andy665]

The Mad Monk said:

Don't go to Lapland if you can't pay your mortgagee(?)

Sort your priorities out.

Thanks for that

I am not taking my son to Lapland - do you honestly think I would do that when not having funds to pay my mortgage?

The SOLE reason I cannot pay my mortgage AND take my son to Lapland is because of my late payment of salary - I live within my means