We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Redundancy & redundancy planning

Archives for June 2009

Redundancy & claiming benefits
My husband was made redundant 2 months ago & has received £11,000 redundancy. He was hoping that he would find a job quickly - but to date has found nothing. He has now gone though the procedure to claim job seekers allowance etc - but it looks unlikely as we have too much money!! :D We have a £12,000 mortgage & £6000 in…
Salary reduction without notice
I agreed to a reduction in salary to help out the small company I work for. However, I initially agreed to a specific salary (verbally on both parts). Then I received a letter telling me it was actually less which I verbally agreed to (I know. Idiot). Then we agreed a date from which it would start. And they've made it one…
Employee advice business in administration
My brother and father work for a company that has just gone in to administration. Lots of rumours are flying round at the moment, however some are saying that pay owed before the administrators came in, is not the administrators liability therefore they will not be paid? is this right? Where can you get real information…
Being made redundant by Tesco
I've been told that I'm being put on 90 days notice but I haven't been given any information yet on how much pay I'd be entitled to (even though it's been 2 weeks now). I'm wondering if anyone else here has been laid off by Tesco recently and what kind of package they offered you. As Tesco is a company not in any financial…
Re-advertising of a job
Hi is there any legislation regarding advertising a job when someone was made redundant from the same post 8 months prior!
Refused alternative position - how much notice
My position was made redundant and I was offered an alternative position. I have decided this is not a suitable alternative for me and so will be continuing redundancy. How much notice do I need to work? My old position was due to finish today and the new one commence. My bosses say I still need to work 4 weeks but is this…
Have lost my job.
Well, I was working for a company for 2 and a half years, and was told about a month ago that I was going to be made redundant because the company has ran out of money. I didn't see this coming, and neither did anyone else at my work... I finished working there 3 weeks ago, and was not paid for my last 2 weeks. I'm…
Given an at risk notice
Hi, i wonder if anybody could help me please? Myself and 27 others have been given at risk' notices. We have been told that there will not be 27 redundancies but we have not been given a clear idea of the number of posts. Although the news was not entirely a shock, the more i consider my options the more questions arise!…
Notice Period Question.
OK. My situation is this: I have been on a secondment for two years which comes to an end in August. In the meantime my original job has vanished so is not there to go back to at the end of the secondment. I am therefore 'at risk' of redundancy. Now, I don't want tears or sympathy - the reality is that I'm very well paid,…
was in a pool, now offered alternative but I don't want to stay
Hello all, Here is my problem. About 2 months ago I was given notice that I would be part of a redundancy pool of 5, due to restructure of the company. The 5 were made up of "commercial assistants, but included myself "marketing executive", 2 commercial assistants, an admin assistant and the receptionist. The 5 of us were…
Employee who doesnt want to work
I have an employee who was put verbally on short time notice and has been working 2/3 days per week, he has now sent me a letter via the Union stating that he wants redundancy, however I have work here for him and have told him this but he has now refused to come into work at all, he has now been out a week with no sign of…
incorrect consultation period????
the company I work for has said they intend to make 200 redundancies accross the company - well 200 letters went out. But we have been told we get a 30 day consultation period - how can this be right? Everything I have read says if 100+ its 90 days. Is there a legal loophole? We are all based in different offices accross…
Job Seekers Allowance Refused due to small pension
My husband is to be made redundant at the end of July when the company closes. Some of his collegues have already been paid off and are telling those remaining that they have been refused JSA. Theses employees are over 50 and were offered early retirement packages which they have taken. Job seekers have told them that even…
Help I am being made redundant !
Hello, I am a newly registered here and I have just found out I am to be made redundant. I do not have mortgage payment insurance so I am slightly panicking ! I have been onto the site 'entitledto.co.uk' and completed the questions on mortgages etc, and it has indicated I could be due approx £400.00 per week JSA. Can this…
Unusual redundancy situation - advice needed
Hi, I need some advice on redundancy procedures. I have handled a monthly notice on the 30th of March. On 24th of April my company went insolvent. I was sent RP1 form for claiming money from the goverment fund. My question is. Shall I claim the amount for the notice period under UNPAID WAGES or under COMPENSATION OF LOSS…
Redundancy and Compromise Agreement withdrawn
My OH is in the redundancy process with a few of his colleagues at the moment after almost 40!! years with the same company and still in his mid 50s. A very large company who pride themselves on their caring attitude. Anyway I have found the posts throughout this forum invaluable but would appreciate some specific advice.…
Need Help - Can my company do this??
Where to Start? 1. On the 16th of March 09 my whole company was told that all our positions were at risk of redundancy. 2. A restructure was announced a few days later and my position was safe. 3. A seconded restructure was announced again in April and again my position was safe. 4. Now today June 24th (this is a week over…
Redundancy - Lots of Questions - Can You Help Us
There are 6 of us in our work-pool . We've been told a part of our job is disappearing due to new technology and the remainder of what we do could be spread out amongst other staff or they might save the remainder for us but obviously with a lower grade/different title - they havent made their mind up yet!. These are the…
Company has been bought out
Hi all I discovered on Tuesday that the company I work for has sold my section to another company (we do gas/oil training - the main branch of the company sells tanks). They will be taking over as of the 6th July. I am aware of the legalities of my employment contract being 'passed on' as it were to the new employer. They,…
Anyone know about Compromise Agreement
Hi I have a question about compromise agreements and hope someone can help?:confused: On the 8th June my OH was asked to attend a meeting with his MD just to discuss where the business was going. He has never met the MD before and was pleased thinking his MD was taking an interest. Well at the meeting he was told that the…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

Redundancy & redundancy planning

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Redundancy & redundancy planning

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free