Hi,
I have been an agency social worker for 2 years working for a small number of local authorities in England. Around 2 weeks ago I recieved notification from my last job saying I was instructed to appear in court following a report I had written for them last year. I was advised to discuss payment for this with my old boss, which I did however she was rather vague about it. I then took a day off in my current role to attend court. I have now sent two emails to my old boss advising how I will get paid for the day however she has yet to reply and I know she is aware of my request.
Does anyone know if this is the L.A who are responsible for paying me? Is it the court? I have asked myagency but they aren't sure either
The local authority who you were working for are liable for your expenses incurred while effectively working for them again by appearing in court - in my experience may be sorted out via the local authority's legal department rather than the team manager who used to be your boss.
I'd be a bit concerned, if I were you, that your agency weren't able to give you advice on this, as this is surely something that comes up on a regular basis?
When i appeared in coroners court I was asked by the clerk whether I had lost any income by attending. I advised them of my hourly rate and how long I had to take off to attend the hearing and i was reimbursed before I left court.