Company breaching contract
 

I handed my notice into my company and my last day was on Friday 27th April. It states in my contract that wages are to be paid by bank transfer on the last working day of every month. With no notice the company has decided to issue out a cheque for my wages.
Where do i stand with the company being in breach of its contract?

Re: Company breaching contract
 

The last working day of the month is today, and you no longer work for the company, so maybe thats why they have paid by cheque. Why is a cheque not suitable?

Re: Company breaching contract
 

presumably it's not suitable as bank transfer allows instant access to the monies, where as a cheque has to cash... taking between 7 to 14 working days.

A lot of people set up the direct debits and bill payments for the week after pay day, If you don't have a lot of disposable or saving I guess you would struggle to meet those debits.

Re: Company breaching contract
 

Personally I would just try and make do if I was you, it's not worth the effort.

The only exception I would make is if I thought the company was going under and the cheque would bounce... at which point I woul dbe banging the door down demanding a BACS payment.

Re: Company breaching contract
 

Talk VERY nicely to the bank and they might speed clear it for you free - or at a nominal cost of £10 or so.

Re: Company breaching contract
 

Got it in one.

I am a lot more annoyed at the fact i was given no notice as to the payment method changing. If any bank charges are received during this period, i will be forwarding on the bill!

Re: Company breaching contract
 

Thanks for the inside knowledge, fingers crossed they are feeling nice today!

Re: Company breaching contract
 

If you are generally a good customer and explain that you don't wish to rack up bank charges and unpaid direct debits etc. for something that isn't your fault, that you have money but it will be clearing and can they please help with this problem they can often be quite accommodating. Especially if you have banked with them for a while and remind them what a loyal customer you are.

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Cheque clearing takes three days...never heard of "speeding up the process"

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You can
Normally on £10k+ its 5 working days so you can do it on same day clearance