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I'm not an employment lawyer, just a regular one. However, I have had dealings with settlements like these.
First things first, did you agree a date to be paid? If none was set then the company will likely pay with the next payroll. If a date was agreed and then missed you have an obvious breach.
However, you should get in touch with the company first before going down the legal route. First thing a court will ask is whether you tried to sort it out with the company directly without the need for lawyers. If that doesn't work though, then it's off to the lawyers unfortunately.
If you do end up using a lawyer, then you will have to pay their costs, but you can add those onto your claim. What is difficult to claim back is your time and the hassle. Those you will (sadly) be giving over for free as its tricky to quantify them in order to claim.
So speak with the company first and see what happens. Give them a deadline to pay and if they miss it, go and speak with the lawyer.
Good luck!
Ps. Make sure you do everything in writing and keep a copy - phone calls are difficult to keep a record of so email and letters are your friends in all legal matters...
First things first, did you agree a date to be paid? If none was set then the company will likely pay with the next payroll. If a date was agreed and then missed you have an obvious breach.
However, you should get in touch with the company first before going down the legal route. First thing a court will ask is whether you tried to sort it out with the company directly without the need for lawyers. If that doesn't work though, then it's off to the lawyers unfortunately.
If you do end up using a lawyer, then you will have to pay their costs, but you can add those onto your claim. What is difficult to claim back is your time and the hassle. Those you will (sadly) be giving over for free as its tricky to quantify them in order to claim.
So speak with the company first and see what happens. Give them a deadline to pay and if they miss it, go and speak with the lawyer.
Good luck!
Ps. Make sure you do everything in writing and keep a copy - phone calls are difficult to keep a record of so email and letters are your friends in all legal matters...
The agreement is now (it should state in there as well) an open agreement upon which you can sue them for breach of contract. Therefore you don't need an employment lawyer, this is now just a contract.
I must confess I would expect your previous lawyer to at least chase them requesting clarification of when payment will be made at least. Poor form IMHO.
I must confess I would expect your previous lawyer to at least chase them requesting clarification of when payment will be made at least. Poor form IMHO.
Jasandjules said:
The agreement is now (it should state in there as well) an open agreement upon which you can sue them for breach of contract. Therefore you don't need an employment lawyer, this is now just a contract.
I must confess I would expect your previous lawyer to at least chase them requesting clarification of when payment will be made at least. Poor form IMHO.
The solicitor that signed the agreement for you should have caught this and made sure a payment date (even if last thursday of the month after execution of the agreement) was stated. They need reminding of this. I must confess I would expect your previous lawyer to at least chase them requesting clarification of when payment will be made at least. Poor form IMHO.
sunnyb13 said:
wondering if anyone is familiar with employment law here?
Settlement agreement with employer, was supposed to be paid a month ago, still not paid.
solicitor that signed the agreement has said there will be additional cost to chase my employer to pay up.
Just wondering given that this settlement agreement has technically been breached; could I claim for legal costs & interest against employer?
https://www.keystonelaw.com/lawyers/matt-tomSettlement agreement with employer, was supposed to be paid a month ago, still not paid.
solicitor that signed the agreement has said there will be additional cost to chase my employer to pay up.
Just wondering given that this settlement agreement has technically been breached; could I claim for legal costs & interest against employer?
sunnyb13 said:
CloudStuff said:
have you used matt before? I can vouch for his character, he could presumably provide refernces.
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