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Can I sue ex-employer for refusal to pay money owed?

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paddy123 | 21:57 Wed 30th May 2007 | Law
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I worked for a retail shop for the first day for four and a half hours. At the end of the shift the manager/owner informed me I would have to work at another of their shops (8 miles away) for the next two days. I said this was inconvenient as it had not been mentioned before then. The manager/owner said OK and they would contact me later with revised shifts. I received a surly call later at home from the manager/owner stating that I was no longer required to work and I would not be paid for the hours I had done. Can I pursue the money owed in court?
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Yes you can, go to your local court and file a small claim, the court staff will provide you with an information pack, I have done this recently and it's is quite a simple process, There are some costs but you can add them to your claim. You will need evidence that you are owed money. In reality though the firm will probably pay up before court unless they have a valid reason not to pay.
You can file a claim online here.....

https://www.moneyclaim.gov.uk/csmco2/index.jsp

I would give them an opportunity though to pay by sending a letter stating that you are owed xxx amount and that unless payment is received within xxx number of days (or whenever your agreed pay day is) then you will instigate proceedings in the Small Claims Court
You can do it without going to Court, through the Employment Tribunal Service. There is a procedure you have to follow - ring ACAS helpline (look at their website) or ask your local CAB.

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