Redundancy, Tribunal Process

[CheeseNChive]

Hi all!

Just before finishing with the company, I attended one of their offices to train some staff in part of my (now ex) job role... before travelling I asked when expenses would be paid as I was being made redundant and couldn't afford to wait. They told me it would be paid by bacs straight away... it has now been over 3 weeks, they keep saying it has been escalated and will be paid ASAP but wont say when... what are my options?

Thanks!

[ULA]

I suggest that you write to them and give them 7 days to make the payment and state that if the payment is not made you will be making a claim against them for the unpaid expenses.

[CheeseNChive]

Is it okay to do that even though I'm in early conciliation or should I seek to my acas advisor first?

[ULA]

Sorry i was not aware you now had an ACAS advisor appointed in which case, yes by all means speak to them first about this.

[CheeseNChive]

I've raised early conciliation via ACAS and I'm about 2 weeks into the process. I've today had an email asking me to meet them for an appeal meeting, even though they're referring to an email I sent on 2nd August and I've already left the business. Do I need to attend this or does it now go to ACAS? Thanks!

[ULA]

If I was being cynical I would say they are trying to recover a situation. Writing to you to attend an appeal meeting 7 weeks after you raised the appeal and are no longer an employee and now knowing that you have raised a claim seems like "closing the gate after the horse has bolted". I would say as you are no longer an employee you are not obliged to attend but just check with your ACAS advisor.

[CheeseNChive]

As part of the early conciliation process I have agreed to a meeting with the company. They have attempted to call it an appeal but I've advised I will attend a meeting to reach a resolution but not an appeal which they accept.

They are advising I can ONLY be accompanied by an employer or trade union. The meeting is 2 hours away from the office so it isnt suitable to ask someone to attend. I've asked to be attended by a local companion not related to the company but they have declined this, are they allowed to?

Thanks!

[ULA]

Unfortunately yes, unless there is a special circumstance such as a language issue, or a disability that requires a family member or friend in a supportive capacity then an employer can decline such a request.