The Employee must have two years continuous employment by the expiry of the notice period to qualify for a statutory redundancy payment. In addition, some Employers may pay a contractual or non-contractual redundancy payment.

There is protection against discrimination in employment on the following grounds:
• Sex
• Race
• Disability
• Sexual Orientation
• Religion and Belief
• Age
• Part-time status
• Fixed term Contract status

If you’re claiming below £5,000 then you are only entitled to fixed costs (call for fees chart).

If the claim is above £5,000 and defended then all of your reasonable legal fees can be recovered from the debtor. Your fees will be included in the amount of debt owed to you which is specified by the Judge in the CCJ.

Ultimately, the Employee is responsible. However, the Employer often provides a contribution toward the legal fees
which may or may not be sufficient to cover the costs. The Employee should check with the solicitor. An invoice is
made out in the name of the Employee but made payable by the Employer and this is sent direct to the Employer.