Hi, to put it into context, I was an apprentice for my previous employer. Since January this year, I have not been paid for the month of January and early February. I was made redundant in the first week of February as he no longer needed my help for his business (i felt like I was used for the startup for his company). I also would like to add that I was paid late for the month of December last year.
He then told me that my January pay will be delayed til 25th February but this was before I found out I was going to be made redundant. I thought this was weird but I let it off as he assured me that I will definitely get paid.
Out of nowhere, on February 10, I get a sudden call from him telling me he no longer required my services which was disappointing as i was there to learn as an apprentice and gain experience but he did not fulfil that as an employer. In the phone call, I had to ensure he was still going to pay me and he assured that he will pay what he owed. After being made redundant, I accepted it and waited til 25th February for my last paycheck.
When I realised that my pay did not come through on the 25th, I messaged him about it and asked why I did not recieve my pay He ignored my messages. Long story short, I am now looking to seek legal advice regarding this matter but woud like to ask for advice that can be given to me or any resources that will prove useful for my case. I am aware of going through ACAS, but that is pretty much it.
TLDR: Used to be an apprentice, still have not been paid since january this year. Ex employer refuses to give me a date to which he will pay me what he owes.
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You should try /r/legaladviceUK
Contact ACAS for free advice on employment disputes.
https://www.acas.org.uk/
You should talk to ACAS and or a lawyer. Immediately. You only have three months to make a claim against him for your unpaid wages and you’ve already used a month of that time.
I’m not sure if there might be slightly different rules for apprenticeships, but start here: https://worksmart.org.uk/work-rights/basics/when-your-rights-start and know your rights so you know which were breached. Unfortunately you might find there was a ‘trial’ period in which either party can terminate employment without reason, and you have a lot fewer rights during that time. I also suspect the threat of legal action may be enough to get your wages, if you’re in the right then your ex employer will know it’ll be cheaper to pay up than go through court.