ET have accepted my claim but I need help

[noname84]

Hi all, I'm getting myself confused to next steps so hopefully you will be able to offer me some advice.

The ET have accepted my unfair dismissal claim and have sent me in writing next steps, the first one being me sending to my ex employer what I am looking for in resolution to the case. I did complete this section on the ET1 form itself which they will now have a copy. So I assume I've got to put in writing a letter confirming what sum of money I want and why/how I've made that decision? Is that right? Also I'm not sure to to send this too yet I've no correspondence person assigned. This has to done fairly urgently any advice would be appricated.

[stuart_coogh]

i would not put any figures in writing...............get yourself a good employment solicitor, your company will run you ragged otherwise, let the solictor do the hard work for you

[noname84]

Thank u, but fighting this myself! It specifically is asking me to provide this info as per my first note

 

 

Any1 ?

[rebel11]

Hi non

 

The guys will be happy to advise as soon as they are available.

[becky2585]

Hi there

 

It's usual to file a "schedule of loss" which shows exactly how much you've lost. I think there are examples on google.

 

It usually includes a basic award and compensatory award. Include in it wrongful dismissal (your notice pay) if it applies, contractual benefits in lieu, holiday pay and lost earnings, and injury to feelings if it's discrimination. You need to make the schedule as high as possible, because it's designed to reflect your best day in court.

[noname84]

Any further advice and help on what to write/say etc please cxx

[kickingk]

I don't know if you are aware of this, but there are no-win no-fee employment lawyers, and also you may be covered under your contents/building/car insurance for legal fees on employment disputes. I didn't know this until today either. Hope this helps?

[lilly of the valley]

It seems quite early in the day for ET to be requesting that a schedule of loss be set out. I agree with stuart_coogh you need to get yourself a solicitor. Don't know what your financial situation is but have you tried legal aid? I know that they would not attend court with you but they would be able to assist you up until this point, they would help you to set out a schedule of loss also and can arrange legal representation for you if it reaches to a full hearing. Have you had any dealings with ACAS at all?

 

Lolitta x

[kingofrod]

Hi "noname". You might want to take a look at a thread I started : http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?339039-Fairly-urgent-tribunal-advice-needed

 

In it, Becky in particular has given some absolutely stelar advice and you and I seem to be in a fairly similar boat. You may find answers to many of your questions there. I'll keep an eye out here, too, as you'll probably have the same questions I do so it'll save poor Becky et al from double-answering.

 

The guys here are absolutely brilliant - listen to them carefully. And GOOD LUCK.