Been made redundant: where do I go from here?

jomc_3 · 14 November 2012 at 3:30PM

My company have relocated my department and have made me redundant. I was on maternity leave until last month so it came into effect when my mat leave ended.
They offered me a new position in another department but it would have meant a large drop in pay and wouldnt have made financial sense.
They have paid me 12 weeks pay (capped at the national figure of approx £400 per week for 12 weeks), plus 12 weeks notice (taxed) and unused holidays (taxed)
My husband is in full time employment earning £21000 per annum.

Am I entitled to any benefits, job seekers allowance etc. Should my husband be applying for child tax credits?

Many thanks

Wywth · 14 November 2012 at 3:44PM

jomc wrote: »

My company have relocated my department and have made me redundant. I was on maternity leave until last month so it came into effect when my mat leave ended.
They offered me a new position in another department but it would have meant a large drop in pay and wouldnt have made financial sense.
They have paid me 12 weeks pay (capped at the national figure of approx £400 per week for 12 weeks), plus 12 weeks notice (taxed) and unused holidays (taxed)
My husband is in full time employment earning £21000 per annum.

Am I entitled to any benefits, job seekers allowance etc. Should my husband be applying for child tax credits?

Many thanks

How much financial sense does it make not to accept their offer of alternative employment, unless you already have a better job lined up???

jomc_3 · 14 November 2012 at 7:40PM

10,000 less a year plus 800 a month childcare. This means Im working just to pay childcare.

So as I said, not financially sensible

Been made redundant: where do I go from here?

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