Scots carers fighting to get back thousands in unpaid wages have lashed out at their former employers accusing them of 'disgusting' treatment of workers.
Staff received an email in January from boss Peter Moore telling them that the lifeline home support services to pensioners across Edinburgh and West Lothian would stop 'due to multiple complex factors'.Top news stories today Fiona Nelson, from Boness, has been plunged into debt after borrowing £2000 to cover bills and food. The 53-year-old said workers were left 'desperate' over Christmas after not getting paid.
"The company failed to provide my last month's payslip and P45. Without these I couldn't apply for government help. It's distressing." But after contacting the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service in January the case was closed after they hadn't responded by the deadline. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
But Edinburgh Health and Social Care partnership stated all cash owed has been paid to LHS. They said the company cancelled their contract with less than 24 hours notice, after the council had paid invoices in advance in a bid to help the cash-strapped firm.