u/BuyerComplex8135

I’m a freelance remote worker based in the Philippines working for a UK company. Payments became increasingly delayed, and I’m now owed around 6 weeks of unpaid salary. I informed them I would resign due to the situation, but requested my outstanding balance first. As of today, I’ve also lost access to my company email and Teams account without prior notice.

I followed up again via email today, but I doubt it will be addressed as my previous follow-ups about delayed payments have often gone unanswered.

Is there anything I can do legally to recover my unpaid salary or pursue payment from them?

I’m a remote freelance worker based in the Philippines working for a UK-based company (England) for about 11 months now.

I started part-time (20 hrs/week) then moved to full-time after a month without a new contract, though my pay was increased.

After a few months, payments started being delayed (now 4–6 weeks behind). I later requested to return to part-time due to the delays, which was agreed.

I am now owed around 6 weeks of unpaid wages.

Communication has been inconsistent:

• Payment follow-ups are often ignored
• Responsibility is shifted between two CEOs
• One CEO says the other is unavailable due to hospitalisation, and payments are pending internal approval
• I was told payments are being processed, but no timeline was given

However, I’ve heard the other CEO is still actively working, which makes the situation unclear.

On April 20, I noticed a colleague had been paid, but my follow-up was not answered. I resigned on April 24 due to the ongoing issue.

After resigning:

• My resignation was acknowledged and payment was promised once they had more information
• My access to email and Microsoft Teams was removed without notice

Current situation:

• ~6 weeks unpaid
• No clear payment date
• Internal communication access has been removed without notice
• Ongoing uncertainty about settlement

I’m trying to understand:

• If this counts as unpaid wages/breach under UK law
• What steps I can take to recover payment as an overseas contractor
• Whether losing access affects my claim