bladesufc1 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I'm wanting to take my old employees to court, is there anywhere in sheffield that doesn't ask for money upfront? i asked irwin mitchell they said yes they can help as i have a good case however they need £250.00 upfront!! i've not got that kid of money spare at the moment. can anybody help!! i'll even give them 20% of my winnings if they pay this fee!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittencapes Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You should go to Citizens Advice bureau and see if they think you have a valid case first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna0166 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You might be able to find a firm that will take on your case on a no win no fee basis. And if the court feels it is justified, if you win they might order the other side to pay your legal fees, so you win a lot, but don't pay a lot out. BUT!!! If you do this and you lose you might have to pay the fees for the other side and you might have to pay the court fees. So its a case of weighing up how likely you are to win. May I ask what the issue is? I'm interested in the Law, though I'm not a solicitor yet. Or am I just now being nosy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banesmabes Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 First of all, before you commence legal proceedings, have you exhausted all of your ex-employer's procedures for dealing with the issue? For example, if you have been dismissed, have you appealed and taken it as far as possible with them? If you are claiming constructive dismissal have you raised a grievance? And if you didn't agree with the outcome of the grievance investigation then did you appeal against it? All employers must follow statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures. If an employee brings a tribunal claim without having exhausted these then this will automatically result in a deduction from any compensation awarded in their favour. If you have done all the above then take a look at the following website. If you are on low-income you may be eligible for legal aid, etc. http://www.clsdirect.org.uk/index.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesufc1 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 First of all, before you commence legal proceedings, have you exhausted all of your ex-employer's procedures for dealing with the issue? For example, if you have been dismissed, have you appealed and taken it as far as possible with them? If you are claiming constructive dismissal have you raised a grievance? And if you didn't agree with the outcome of the grievance investigation then did you appeal against it? All employers must follow statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures. If an employee brings a tribunal claim without having exhausted these then this will automatically result in a deduction from any compensation awarded in their favour. If you have done all the above then take a look at the following website. If you are on low-income you may be eligible for legal aid, etc. http://www.clsdirect.org.uk/index.jsp You’re a Star!!! Yes I’ve exhausted the Grievance procedure, and each time they come back stating the managers hasn't done anything wrong ha-ha I've now completed the calc and I can get Help thank you!! Long story short, I worked for a company one side residential the other side business. I worked n resi fro 3.5 years, and they loved me, always hitting targets, never late, always doing extra things... Went over to business they put managers in charge of us who had no idea how to manage a team, neither the higher manager. I was off work to work related stress came back they didn't look after me, ended up going off with depression, saw a councillor, came back 2 months later off again with depression, due to victimisation Now left company and feeling 110% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKSentinel Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Can't pm you, your box is full. It's not a communications company that's just had a merger is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesufc1 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Can't pm you, your box is full. It's not a communications company that's just had a merger is it? POSSIBLY PM me all ok now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only_me Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi, from what you say, ie lack of funds i would advise you to call the law centre on sheffield 2731888. They can be very helpfull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesufc1 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 thank you for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banesmabes Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You’re a Star!!! Yes I’ve exhausted the Grievance procedure, and each time they come back stating the managers hasn't done anything wrong ha-ha I've now completed the calc and I can get Help thank you!! Long story short, I worked for a company one side residential the other side business. I worked n resi fro 3.5 years, and they loved me, always hitting targets, never late, always doing extra things... Went over to business they put managers in charge of us who had no idea how to manage a team, neither the higher manager. I was off work to work related stress came back they didn't look after me, ended up going off with depression, saw a councillor, came back 2 months later off again with depression, due to victimisation Now left company and feeling 110% You're welcome. Hope you manage to get some help with this without the expense and that you get the outcome you hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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