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We were suppose to get paid on 20th August but so far we haven't, 6 working days later. The reason I'm told is because a cheque needs to clear for a large job done over the summer (it's a small company) and then we will get paid. We do most of our work in schools, and they don't start again until this week and that is why it has happened. I don't believe the company is in financial trouble and this is the genuine reason, but it's the principle of it and how it effects me and the few other guys who haven't been paid either.
Everything aside, I know it's a breach of contract but how long should I be leaving it before I lose faith in their ability to pay, and say I am no longer working until I've been paid in full. Can I even do this, and would they have any come back against me?
Thanks in advance
Everything aside, I know it's a breach of contract but how long should I be leaving it before I lose faith in their ability to pay, and say I am no longer working until I've been paid in full. Can I even do this, and would they have any come back against me?
Thanks in advance
Thanks for the offer
Someone has already had a look for me as far as they can with a limited company, but all seems well financially over the years. Not great, but steady and consistent. As I say I do believe it's a genuine reason, but that's not really the point and we're left to suffer because they aren't organised this month.
Someone has already had a look for me as far as they can with a limited company, but all seems well financially over the years. Not great, but steady and consistent. As I say I do believe it's a genuine reason, but that's not really the point and we're left to suffer because they aren't organised this month.
MonkeyMatt said:
Do you work for building contractor/supplier by any chance? and are you involved in refurb/new build school projects where the EFA are involved?
We're a data cabling company/IT support company. We do the school refurb projects but they haven't caused any issues in the past to my knowledge. This is from a large project in a school they asked us to do, but because the office staff aren't in they haven't paid up, or so the story goes...essayer said:
Start looking for a job ASAP.
A small company running out of cash to the extent it can't even pay staff is in serious trouble - and shouldn't be trading.
It'll happen again.. and again.. and one day there will be no money.
I'm inclined to agree - I've been there myself and once this caper starts its likely to happen again.A small company running out of cash to the extent it can't even pay staff is in serious trouble - and shouldn't be trading.
It'll happen again.. and again.. and one day there will be no money.
Glyn84 said:
MonkeyMatt said:
Do you work for building contractor/supplier by any chance? and are you involved in refurb/new build school projects where the EFA are involved?
We're a data cabling company/IT support company. We do the school refurb projects but they haven't caused any issues in the past to my knowledge. This is from a large project in a school they asked us to do, but because the office staff aren't in they haven't paid up, or so the story goes...Vaud said:
essayer said:
Start looking for a job ASAP.
A small company running out of cash to the extent it can't even pay staff is in serious trouble - and shouldn't be trading.
It'll happen again.. and again.. and one day there will be no money.
This. They are in trouble.A small company running out of cash to the extent it can't even pay staff is in serious trouble - and shouldn't be trading.
It'll happen again.. and again.. and one day there will be no money.
The bank (large high street chain) gave me this without batting an eyelid. If a small Ltd company with a handful of employees and a relatively low annual turnover can secure this then either your employers are in serious trouble or are past the point of no return.
It doesn't take a behemoth of the business world to realise that your business is nothing without your staff in a labour intensive industry. No staff, no productivity, no money. Hell I'd take my chances with the taxman before I tried to withhold pay from the staff-and I really wouldn't want to take any chances with the taxman!
No offence meant by this but are you a valued member of staff? Are your colleagues? Or are you fairly replaceable?
essayer said:
Start looking for a job ASAP.
A small company running out of cash to the extent it can't even pay staff is in serious trouble - and shouldn't be trading.
It'll happen again.. and again.. and one day there will be no money.
This. I know it's easy for us to say on a forum but, genuinely, this.A small company running out of cash to the extent it can't even pay staff is in serious trouble - and shouldn't be trading.
It'll happen again.. and again.. and one day there will be no money.
TurricanII said:
The next thing that will happen is suppliers who are also waiting for payment will stop giving the company 30 days credit so the company will be unable to buy computers/bits to install them.. +1 to update the CV
Even if they aren't, it's a crappy way to treat your staff and time to move.Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff