BoaLloy fails to pay redundant staff
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by chris I mdad.
STAFF MADE REDUNDANT from Boalloy Eastruck Bodies, the company bought by transport icon Edward Stobart, claim they have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket on holiday, consultation and notice pay.
Ex-employees have contacted CM to say they have been forced to take advice from lawyers and independent arbitration body ACAS in an effort to claw back money they believe they are owed because the firm is not responding to their calls.
Following a meeting on 19 May, about 35 staff received a letter from Stobart, the chairman, stating: -We anticipate the appointment of legal
advisers either later this week or early next week, who will assist you as individuals with any claims for redundancy. notice and outstanding holiday pay. They will make contact with you directly."
But more than nine weeks on. workers say they are no closer to knowing when they will be paid.
One, Kevin Lawton, worked at the company for 35 years, and reveals he is owed more than £10,000.
Another employee. Sharon Barlow, says she is owed around £1,500. and despite repeated attempts, she has not yet received a response about when she will be paid.
She states: "Everyone is just so disappointed. It's just not very professional."
Another worker says the redundancies weren't a surprise because the firm had introduced a three-day working week after Christmas, but he also says the company's attitude since the redundancies has been "disgraceful': He adds: -We just want to get what's owed to us."
Despite repeated calls and emails, no one from Boalloy Fastruck Bodies would respond.
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