Employer not responding, help with email please?

[Bandit1]

Hi everyone,

I've posted here a few times about a situation I've had a work and would again love some advice if anyone can help.

I had an appeal meeting with my employer against a termination of contract, I still have not been told the outcome of this appeal however my former position is being advertised.

I was due to go on maternity leave and handed in the matb1 form, met the criteria to receive smp before I left the job. I have asked for clarification from my employer about maternity pay, but emails have been left unanswered.

I also haven't received a final pay slip for my last month there, no payment for unused holidays and sick pay was deducted when I was unwell during the notice period.

My next step, before heading for tribunal, is to again contact the employer and let her know what she is expected to do, but I'm not sure how to go about this. I've tried finding relevant legislation regarding sick and holiday pay, and also know to contact hmrc about maternity pay but can I do this when I haven't even received a decision? Also is there anything that states an employer has to give written outcome of an appeal, or is it only necessary if the appeal is successful?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Also is there anything that states an employer has to give written outcome of an appeal, or is it only necessary if the appeal is successful?

So you had the appeal meeting with your manager, but they didn't state in the meeting what the outcome was? Yes they definitely should give the decision in writing with the reason, whether their original decision remained unchanged or not.

Also you have a right to a final payslip plus payment for your accrued untaken holiday. Presumably this will all be included as part of your claim submission?

I would look on the ACAS website as there are many Good Practice documents on employment processes and their helpline is useful
0300 123 1100 . Do you have legal representation?

You may know that you won't have to pay ET fees. Not sure how far along you are, but for example even if you've paid the issue fee (but not the Hearing fee), you'll have the first fee refunded.

I haven't started with a tribunal claim yet, I'm looking to avoid it if possible as I've already been so stressed out with the whole situation I don't want to add to it.

I was more so asking on ways to possibly get my employer to respond. Since the appeal I have had no communication from her whatsoever. I'm due a decision for maternity in 2 days and I know she will not contact me, so I was hoping to send a letter explaining what is expected of her and the relevant laws or legislation that she would be breaking (has broken already) if she was to continue to ignore the situation.

ACAS have been bloody brilliant I must say, and I'm fully aware of what should happen because of them. My employer however, does not seem well versed on employment law and it makes it incredibly difficult to get her to understand what is expected of her. So, even though I shouldn't have to, I kind of want to spell it out for her so she can take that letter to her solicitor and then they can advise her on what she HAS to do.

I would invest time in seeing an employment solicitor and see if they suggest a solicitor's letter outlining the situation

It's the most effective way of making her take notice of you. Especially if you haven't gone to Tribunal and hope to avoid it. That said, let her think you have a sufficiently strong claim to take the company to Tribunal. A good solicitor can guide you.