Wage Arrestment not received

[sleepz]

Hi there.

I had a wage arrestment served a couple of months ago however my employer never received a copy so obviosuly didn't pay anything.

Now my employer is getting harrassing letters and emails about it, threatening to sue for the total amount.

 

I've spoken to the company who said they sent it recorded delivery and it was signed for by someone I don't know (It's a large shared building), so we never received it.

They're asking my employer to pay the backdated, overdue amount ... but I don't see how they can be held liable since we never received it in the first place.

 

Anyone offer any advice on this?

Thanks

[steampowered]

I think the reply from your employer is simple - just a statement that he did not receive the arrestment and had no knowledge of it. If the debtor claims to be entitled to backpayments, they should explain why they think they are entitled to a backpayment with reference to the specific rules they are relying on. Without a proper explanation of the legal basis for the request, no backpayment will be made.

[Andyorch]

Sleepz..... Your creditor must send you a charge for payment and the Debt Advice and Information Package before they issue the arrestment schedule...did this happen?

 

Regards

Andy