Having searched the internet for several days I should like to ask forum members for their opinions and advice, please.
Just after Easter 2011 I was dismissed from my job at age 62, after 8 years, with no notice or reason given.
Owing to my age I have had no response to job applications and realistically have no chance of ever working again.
I filed a claim with the ET within a month of becoming unemployed, and after masses of delays due to my employer 'not being available' on the set date, I have at last in December 2012 received a decision from the Tribunal that I was indeed Unfairly Dismissed.
The ruling stated that I should receive both the Basic Award and Compensatory Award for loss of earnings up to the date of the tribunal and on up to my 65th birthday, which is now less than a year away.
So far I have received not a penny from my employer but I hope for several thousand pounds soonish.
Now here's the rub - since Easter 2011 - I have been receiving Pension Credit for myself and my wife. Also Council Tax paid etc.
I now fear that when I receive my compensation much or all of it may be gobbled up by the need to repay the Pension Credit I've recieved, and lord knows what else. :(
However I have no idea of what the award will be so there is a chance I might go from being currently in debt to having more than the savings threshold - so could lose the Council Tax payments, NHS prescriptions, Dental Treatment etc. :(
Am I worrying needlessly? Is there anything else I can do or apply for?
I am losing sleep over this.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Just after Easter 2011 I was dismissed from my job at age 62, after 8 years, with no notice or reason given.
Owing to my age I have had no response to job applications and realistically have no chance of ever working again.
I filed a claim with the ET within a month of becoming unemployed, and after masses of delays due to my employer 'not being available' on the set date, I have at last in December 2012 received a decision from the Tribunal that I was indeed Unfairly Dismissed.
The ruling stated that I should receive both the Basic Award and Compensatory Award for loss of earnings up to the date of the tribunal and on up to my 65th birthday, which is now less than a year away.
So far I have received not a penny from my employer but I hope for several thousand pounds soonish.
Now here's the rub - since Easter 2011 - I have been receiving Pension Credit for myself and my wife. Also Council Tax paid etc.
I now fear that when I receive my compensation much or all of it may be gobbled up by the need to repay the Pension Credit I've recieved, and lord knows what else. :(
However I have no idea of what the award will be so there is a chance I might go from being currently in debt to having more than the savings threshold - so could lose the Council Tax payments, NHS prescriptions, Dental Treatment etc. :(
Am I worrying needlessly? Is there anything else I can do or apply for?
I am losing sleep over this.
Thanks in advance for your comments.