Hi Cas, Bailiffs tend to take payment for their fees before they pay councils any money owed so you may want to check what the total bailiff costs are as you may find that this is why the council have not received any money yet. If you are going to attend the committal hearing, make sure you have tallied all the costs etc. Hope this helps

Hi, There are no rules that it has to be by recorded delivery, all the council would have to do is provide a copy of what was posted. Although you did not know about the liability order hearing, it wouldnt really have mattered if you did because a liability order hearing is only to confirm you are liable for the debt....which you know you are. You would not be able to contest liability because you are the Council Tax payer for your address. What I would say though is that if you are not working, are you on Jobseekers or Income Support? If so, the court costs should be reduced and the bailiff warrant should be returned to the council. I used to work in a Council tax department so know the proper procedures that should happen. Feel free to ask any questions.

Well after all that, the voluntary offer was exactly the same as the compulsory one apart from the fact that I wouldnt have to work my notice. How great is that offer...not! If anyone in here is a specialist in employment law I would be grateful if you would PM me as I have a situation I would like to discuss that I dont want to post on open forum. Thanks

Unfortunately there is no selection process as it's the whole section that is going. Voluntary will be a better package as compulsory will only be 7 wks pay for me...I think they will make the offer slightly better for voluntary. I just wondered if it affects how the company looks etc if they go down the compulsory route. Understand your point but sadly this is not the case in this situation as the whole section is going and believe me, the CEO is not a caring person so I cant help but wonder if there is an underlying reason to the voluntary request.

Hi, I have just been told that it is possible that a section in my company will be made redundant. Now....we have been told that we can ask for voluntary redundancy....but does anyone have any ideas as to why my employer would offer this when the compulsory redundancy would mean they would get away with paying less? This isnt a case of the company feeling bad so offering a better package, as they always try and get away with paying the least they can....Im just wondering if there is some kind of hidden agenda....oh and it's also not a case of them hoping some people will leave and they can continue employing ones that dont. Any ideas anyone? Thanks

Will do, thanks

I have yes but my employer doesnt agree with what Ive been told and Im now trying to clarify 2 elements. Good link, thanks for that, will take a read now. No none of those, the company isnt big enough. Thanks James, I will take alook at the link and may come back to you if I still need help. Thanks, I dont think I qualify for legal aid as my earnings are normally too high. Do you know how I would find this out? Im overwhelmed with all your responses. Thanks very much

I know its not ideal but Im struggling to know where to look. I was hoping someone may know of a website or something to point me in the right direction. I know what you mean Demon but the problem is, my situation is a very rare one so even if I posted a little detail it would pretty much be known it was me. I knew it was a longshot but thought it was worth a go.

Hi Barracad, Thanks for your reply. Its a bit of a sensitive nature to be honest and if I post the situation here and someone from my work was readin it, they would know it was me. I was hoping someone would be able to help via PM if they can help. Not that helpful from me I know but I hope you understand.

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any employment law knowledge here as I have a problem with my employer and cant seem to find proper help anywhere. If anyone knows where/who I can contact for advice (other than the Citizens advice bureau) I would be really grateful. Thanks in advance :-?