Small Money Claim, Big Service
Many of us don’t know, but the UK's Money Claim Online system was created as a way for people to legally pursue outstanding claims without paying expensive court fees. The system is designed to ensure that legal costs are kept to a minimum and anyone can submit a claim through the service regardless of their income. It is sad, that many people are put off claiming the money owed to them because they think it is too much hassle. This is bad news for the claimant and good news for their creditors who keep as much of the debt as possible. By pushing people away from making a small claim, they may be losing out on thousands of pounds.
If you decide to lodge a small claim, remember: you must write a letter before action, and serve it on the defendant to tell them what it is you are disputing and why. You need to do this even if you've already written to them to complain. If the matter is not resolved by the letter, you can then start your small claim by filling in a form.
What if we are being taken to a Small Money Claim Court? Being threatened with a small money claim can put your head in pain if you are not familiar with the process. Not knowing where, how or who to start is enough to make you feel as helpless as a small child. Don’t panic. Everything can be sorted out quickly and cost-effectively.
Small claims are never usually for more than £10,000. There is not a minimum amount, therefore, even if someone owes you £10 you may take it to small claims and any additional costs, like court or legal fees, that you will be charged in the process, will then be added to the claimed amount.
Small claims are usually made for things like:
faulty products
poor services
refunds
tenant vs. landlord disputes, for example, if they haven’t done necessary repairs
being owed money for work you provided
accidents and injuries, for example, a car accident
Whatever your position is: claimant or defendant, remember: Small Money Claims Service has been designed to make your matter easier and cheaper to handle. It is there to help both parties to go through the disagreement in a competent way. There is a lot of free help as well, including free advice from https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/.
Loosing job
“Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t loose faith.”
Losing your job can be a traumatic experience causing sleepless nights and agonizing dread in the pit of your stomach. There are times when an employee is laid off from a company whether it is due to the economy, changes in the industry, or changes in the company itself. In these types of cases, the employee has certain rights that must be honoured and protected. There are two important other aspects that should be looked into when an employee has been fired: an unfair dismissal or wrongful termination is a lawsuit that involves the illegal activity of the employer.
There have been changes to unfair dismissal over the years. It is therefore important that you receive advice specific to your situation. You may be able to seek a dismissal payout by contacting an employment law specialist. We have all heard of unfair dismissal right? That’s the phrase we use when someone is fired without just cause and without a proper warning. A fair dismissal most definitely is when an employer fires someone according to their policies and procedures. There are times though that even in these situations, employers can still be at fault.
Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee claims to have been wrongfully terminated by his or her employer. It is important to note what wrongful does not mean. Wrongful dismissal is a distinction in law from an employee's claim of being dismissed unlawfully, or dismissal on the grounds of discrimination, including that based upon race, national or ethnic origin, gender, age or because of disability. In these instances, it is arguable that the dismissal is not ‘wrongful’ and there are other remedies available such as complaining to ACAS prior to resorting to Employment Tribunal proceedings.
Nowadays, many of us rely on our employer for everything — but what happens when problems arise? Do you know where to draw the line or how to stay in your rights? Employment law refers to all UK laws concerning people’s employment status. This includes their rights, duties and responsibilities, which are intended to balance the relationship between employers and employees.
Out of court problem solving
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”
Are you or your business currently involved in a dispute? Maybe it’s with a neighbour over boundary issues, a former employee over stolen trade secrets, or along the lines of there’s a feud between two companies that are competing for the same clientele. Or it could be taking place in a different country, and are worried about your chances of winning. If you said yes to any of these questions, then we can help with our out of court problem-solving services. True to our motto “we solve problems”, we work with you to resolve disputes in the most efficient manner possible – without wasting time or money going through a lengthy and costly court battle.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an alternative way of resolving disputes. The global growth of legislation, regulations, and self-regulation from corporations towards individuals is generating an increasingly complex area for businesses to deal with when it comes to regulatory issues. Small businesses operating in the UK are especially vulnerable, as they lack the resources to handle complex legal procedures and “big company” problems.
Alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) are extrajudicial methods for resolving disputes outside the realm of litigation. It is a substitute for a lawsuit that allows parties to resolve their differences without requiring the services of an attorney.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to resolving disputes through forms of alternative methods other than litigation. ADR is intended to be used in situations where the parties are able to reach a sensible outcome and to do this it usually involves an impartial third party such as an Arbitrator or Mediator. This is often the case if the parties are not prepared for litigation, or if one or more of the parties cannot afford legal representation.
If you’re facing a big legal problem, it’s best to contact the parties and find out if it can be resolved out of court. After all, who wants to go through the hassle of legal proceedings?