Dh being sued for breach of contract - £15000

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Can anyone please advise we are seeing solicitor next week but would like to know likely where we stand.
Dh is an electrician. Been in role less than 2 year wasn't enjoying it recently was affecting his mental health. Anyway was offered another role. Was owed 2 weeks hols so tried to negotiate using hols and finishing 2 weeks earlier but boss said no and that he wouldn't be paying holidays owed either.
Tried a few times to sort something out but ultimately dh left after only serving a weeks notice so 3 weeks earlier than he should.
Employers owed him 3 weeks wages plus the holiday pay which they won't pay and they've sent a letter to say they are suing him for 15000 as loss of earning as he didn't work last 3 weeks?

Yes to don't take legal advice from anyone on Mumsnet 😅

Yes to speaking to ACAS

Personally I wouldn’t bother OP getting a soliciter to write the letter, if you don’t want to ignore it your dh can just respond himself and ask.

This is just a guess, but I think they’re going with an unreasonably high figure hoping to scare you into agreeing to a lower figure that they will offer “as good will” and will threaten you with court for the full £15k. Realistically the cost of his unworked noticed is most likely less than what it would cost them to take him to court, so they’re absolute chancers.

Definitely call ACAS on Monday before doing anything.

I agree, speak to ACAS. I imagine they'll negotiate something whereby the money owed negates the claim.

Prh is very knowledgable.

I would echo calling ACAS.

@prh47bridge is right, wait for them to launch legal proceedings.

Work out exactly how much holiday DH is entitled to be paid for. Including whether statutory or contractual. Then start a claim.

Also get your DH to write down his recollection of conversations including dates, times and places. If you have emails etc. all the better.