Insolvency law?

My old boss owes me wages for the last month I worked there. I was going to issue bankruptcy proceedings but have heard his firm has shut down. What can I do now??

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4 Responses to “Insolvency law?”

1. wartz Says:
   September 28th, 2008 at 11:18 am

   What country are you writing from? I’m in USA and your terminology is odd for here.

   In USA, at lease in California, you would go to the state labor commissioner who would issue and order for payment. The employee would be entitled to a judgment in his favor. If the company was bankrupt unpaid wages are a high priority but there is usually no money to distribute.

2. Mas Says:
   September 30th, 2008 at 5:08 am

   Try these guys, I know what your going through. My last job was the same, Im owed pay, holiday pay and overtime from my last job, and cant do anything yet as he just closed the doors and has not yet gone insolvent.

3. stormydays Says:
   October 3rd, 2008 at 12:06 am

   You can apply to the national contributions fund at the inland revenue for compensation or you can find out who the liqudator or accountant is that is dealing with the business closure and ask to be listed as a creditor

4. Joe N Says:
   October 5th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

   If he employed you personally (rather than through a limited company) then just because he’s shut his business down doesn’t mean you can’t pursue his own assets. If he’s been made bankrupt on the other hand then you should find his details here:
   …and contact the official receiver’s office responsible. Employees are entitled to get paid before other unsecured creditors, so make sure they know you’re around.

   In some circumstances the government’s Redundancy Payments office will pay your wages if your old employer can’t afford to, ring their helpline on 0845 145 0004. Check to see if he’s bankrupt first though.