Sincere Condolences. Sincere condolences from me & family. Made our small contribution.

Not sure if I fully agree with this. Well, I think every employer has a responsibility to have some contingency or back up in a situation when one man shift becomes unmanned. If one is run over buy a car or taken ill for long term. they cannot sue them. Here, in my case I had an emergency and requested for time off, because I simply would not be able to cope with night work and not able to sleep in the day. There was no irresponsible action on my part.

The notice period was 1 week. With the situation that I was in I needed time off and the GM wasn't even prepared to hear me. I had no choice but to resign with immediate effect. The night was staffed by one person, allowing time off meant GM had to get someone from the agency or engage someone else from within which wasn't easy. Caring for an unwell person I had crisis in my hand and had to deal with it. I will look into small claims and hopefully will have luck. Very helpful support and I will make a small contribution to CAG. Thank you.

I was caring for my wife in the day while working night. Worked in a small hotel, and manned by one staff at night (reception/security/cleaning). When my wife was taken in casualty at around 9pm I called in and informed the duty manager that I cannot work that night. He said will cover till 1am and I must go in to cover the night. While in the hospital he called several times begging me to turn up asap. Eventually, I went in at 2am and stayed till 7am to finish the shift. After 2hrs sleep rushed back to hosp and I had phone call from the GM asking to update what happened. I told him that I would need some immediate time off due to the situation. He wasn't willing to listen and started arguing about not doing the job properly. At that point in time, with what was going in the hospital I simply did not want to argue with the GM. I told him that I am leaving and sent in my resignation. My wife spent 7wks in the hosp (icu) recovering from serious condition. Because of all this, I didn't think of making a complaint and I didn't have the time. They settled the pay after a month with no holiday pay. After few phone calls and couple of letters I am having no luck getting any reply. Now as a full time carer with about £50 earning/wk, any money owed is precious to me. I need to recover what is owed.

Thank you so much for the advice and I will look into taking civil action now. I worked extra days in december to cover for another member on holiday. I worked night shift. I am owed 5 days holiday pay at £7 per hour. Any money due means so much to me right now. My wife was admitted to hospital on 31st march 09 ( MND patient with progressive condition), and I requested time off, I was denied any time off and I resigned. Now a fulltime carer. I spend 24/7 looking after my wife and have little time or time off to go after Emp Trbnl. I understand that route will take long. I just need to recover any money that is owed. No grievance, just few phone calls and 2 letters, and no reply. Thanks

I was forced to resign my hotel job on 31st march 2009. My outstanding pay was settled after a month, without holiday pay. I am owed days holiday pay for 4months. I called the manager and was unable to speak to her. I wrote to the manager twice and no reply. Is there anything I can do to recover my holiday pay? I am a full time carer looking after my wife. How can I claim my owed holiday pay from this hotel? Or is it too late. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.