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. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. 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 April 2010

Pregnant, Redundant and can't pay mortgage
Hi REALLY need some advice... have trawled the web but with no joy. My wife is a teacher and is pregnant and has just been told she will be made redundant on September 1st. Our baby is due on the 9th. Once she is made redundant we will not be able to pay our mortgage. I have two questions; 1) I am now in negative equity…
Council redundancy terms
Anyone know a quick way to calculate potential redundancy terms for council empoyees? I'm pretty sure it's not the statutpory scheme, but can't find it. Mrs ericonabike is looking at voluntary redundancy after 20+ years and we'd like to get an idea of the settlement
Post office lifestyle protection, anyone have it?
I have post office lifestyle protection and have been claiming for a few months. One thing i cant find in the terms and conditions is whether they continue to take my monthly premium when a claim is ongoing. they are doing on mine but i know someone who is also claiming and they are not taking his monthly premium. After…
Redundancy happening during Maternity plus scenario, advice needed please
Need some advice for someone. Friend has been with company full time since late 2005. August 2009 Maternity Leave Company made redundancies December 2009, which the person i know survived it. Again they are making big redundancies Mid May 2010, which the friend is planning to take some 2010 holiday at end of May to go back…
severance Pay
If I take early severance 3 yrs wages can I get job seekers allowance etc. I was thinking of just putting the money in my wifes name leaving me nothing.
Can my employer avoid paying redundancy ?
Wonder if anyone know about the following situation in which I find myself. I am 60,work as housekeeper for family in Country House. Have a usual 'service occupancy' contract which was changed last year to allow me to work on to 65,and live in their cottage. They have told me they are selling up and that I must find…
Made redundant!
Hi all, I wonder if you could help! I help set up a new food establishment for a business man, I designed the logo, came up with the new menu (wording and foods, not design) worked for them as a head chef for 1 yr. I redecorated the place single handed! I was never on a contract. They have decided to let me go as they cant…
Need advice - been dismissed from my job
Any and all advice will be greatfully received. I've just been dismissed from my job for inificiency due to poor attendance (due to sick leave - I had an underlying cause but management didn't believe me. I should also say that I made a few mistakes with regards to the procedure and a lack of consultation with my GP, who I…
Advice needed please - finish work tomorrow
Hello, I was given 3 months redundancy notice on the 26th Feb (my contract stated 3 months notice was to be given), however I am leaving early as I have found another job. I have a couple of questions please. 1 - I am confused about my holiday entitlement. I have 20 days off a year (jan to dec) then I also have the bank…
Potential redundancy from part time job
There is a possibility that we will will be made redundant from the employer I have a part time job with. We all got a letter last Monday inviting us to a meeting where reasons etc will be discussed. We all attended the day after and basically the owners have been looking through the books and we have been losing a lot of…
Reduntant
Hi Thier need some advice I was made reduntant from my job out of the blue without any notice. I was placed on gardening leave with a weeks notice, i was just short of 2 yrs service with the company by a couple of months so redundancy package. The company is closing the office and moving down south My contract states a…
Help, Where do i go from here?
Hi All, I'm after a bit of advice, or general direction pointing as I don't want to waste any opportunities over the next 6 months. I am due to be made redundant at the end of this month, and am currently actively looking for another job. I have a few questions, and i was wondering if people can help me? 1) I have been…
Pilon
My consultation period ends mid May and at the moment employer has said PILON applies - couldn't care less, pay me 6 weeks money for nothing instead of making me work my notice. 1) If I worked my notice period I would accrue a further 2.58 days annual leave. Am I correct in thinking they must pay me this as well (or give…
Redundancy payment!!!
Hi all, Unfortunately I am facing my 3rd redundancy notice in the last 15months. Every time so far I have been saved at the last minute, but this time I think it will happen. At the moment I am to leave my employment on the 28th May, as I have now served over 2 years I have been told by my employer that I am entitled to a…
Royal and Sun Alliance telephone interview
Please delete, not sure what happened here?
Redundant in 3 months time - what help can I get when unemployed?
Not sure if that's the right place to ask. I will be made redundant in 3 months' time from my 0.8 FE post. However, I am in the middle of a doctorate at this institution and they are keen to keep me as a part-time student so that I finish my PhD. But I have a 2-year-old and am a single mum so hardly possible I'd be able to…
My Role was made redundant
Hello Wondered if anyone could give me some advice on this. Brief history of the co I worked for. There where two sister companies that where bought out by a bigger co. Until recently both companies where very separate including different HO. Both companies are both separate legal entities but both are in one HO building…
Redundnacy - Advice please
My employer has advised that it will be announcing redundancies in the next 2 weeks. The company is based in Ireland however i work in a uk office. If redundancies are made in the UK office (which is more than likely) would i be entitled to claim the same statutory redundancy payment as my Irish counterparts? In the UK we…
Redundancy budgeting
I have recently been made redundant and I will be receiving about £8,000. I have a poor credit rating and have used Martin's budget planner previously to see what improvements I can make, which has made a difference. However, this was based on my salary and I am very worried that I will run into difficulties as I have got…
Does my employer ???
I am currently atrisk of redundancy, which i am getting to grips with. One question i have is does my employer have to say what is happening with my current duties. Whilst i understand my role will not be there all the duties i perform will still have to happen. I understand it could go to other people but they havent…

★ ★ ★ 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