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Redundancy & redundancy planning

Archives for June 2012

bailiff in the shop i work for
Hi guys, I work in a shop that is a branded clothing franchise. today due to a debt to the landlord the shop has been sold as a going concern to the brand. The brand has taken over the lease and all staff contracts. I am wondering what happens now? i will be leaving anyway in 1 weeks time, i will be owed 2 weeks salary…
short time to redundancy
This may get involved, but here goes. My wife has worked for the same employer for just over 3 years. 15 months ago she was put on short time with hours reduced from 35 to 20. Full time contract has not been changed. She has now been told (verbally) she is to be made redundant in a months' time. Even though it will not be…
Most Qualified But, Made Redundant! Now What?
After working for a Company for the past 18 years, holding many, many different positions within the Company. I was informed 2 weeks ago that the Company were restructuring again & my job role was being made redundant. 4 'new' job roles ( 1 Quality Manager & 3 Quality Auditor's ) were created & i along with others were…
redundancy and income protection insurance?
i will also post this on the insurance board. My company undertook a small number of redudancies back in March this year. My job remained but i am thinking about taking out a redundancy cover policy incase of future redundancies. Is there a condition about previously being at risk of redundancy prior to taking out…
Redundancy Pay
Hi, I don't know if anyone knows the answer to this or not, but exactly how is tax calculated on contractual notice pay???? My mum has received her redundancy pay, and is slightly less than it should be, so I am assuming that its been taxed, but from what I know of, she shouldn't have been taxed in the first place ???
when should I receive my redundancy pay
I'm being made redundant after over 19 years of service on the 30th June. My employer has given no fixed date of when we are likely to receive our redundancy pay, pilon, holiday pay and month in hand etc. They are a very large organisation, so there are no issues in them not being able to be in a position to pay us. My…
Job at Risk
This is going to be long and complicated but I would appreciate some advice. I have today been told that my job is at risk and I am going to be assessed for redundancy. Approx 2 years ago I was told I had to take on a project that would have a lifespan of about 2.5 years, after this time it was anticipated that a new…
Hours been reduced - Worried about redundancy
Hi This is a bit of a complicated one and im after some advice if anyone can help me. Ive worked for my company for several years now, firstly full time, and the last two & half years part time due to a having a child. For the last year my company has only had two part timers working in my office - One working Monday Tues…
grievance letter
could anybody point me in the direction of howto right a greivance letter? background - boyfriend works as a joiner for a maintenance company employed 40 hrs week and has been there 4 years. since last december work has been slow but ticking over but my bf seems to be the only one who is being layed off for several days…
"TUPE" and Redundancy
Hello everyone This is the first time I have posted on this board, and wonder if anyone could advise me please? My husband has worked for company A for the past 15.5 years. Most recently, he has been involved with a contract for work on behalf of company B. In May this year, company B advised company A that they would be…
Help on probable redundancy
Hope someone can help a friend whose partner has redundancy looming and whose large company seem not to be following the rules. 1. 1. What is the redundancy steps that a business has to follow if you are notified by them that your role “may” be being made redundant. I have been invited to, and attended, two consultation…
Default judgement review
Hi, If the employer has not applied for review within the 14 days deadline, can the tribunal still let them apply late? thanks Jake
redundancy, lifestyle protection insurance and JSA
Hi, feeling quite sick at the moment...... I have just been told today that I am facing redundancy - I have to have a final meeting to discuss terms etc but it is what it is. TBH, there is nothing I can do but accept the fact and move on. Thankfully I had taken out Lifestyle protection insurance (with Columbus / MMS) about…
When to inform HMRC of redundancy
Hi, When do I inform HMRC for about redudancy? Are they informed automatically ? Do I need to reaply for tax credits? How does the system work?
Redundancy and Paternity : Need some help?
Hi, I have been working for a company for the past almost 5 yrs and now due to cost cutting I am going to be made redundant as at the end of June 2012. However I am also going to have a baby end of July 2012 and I believe I would be entitled paternity leave ( which currently I dont know how many days is it ?) Since I am…
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Husband under threat of redundancy
I am sorry to say this is the first time I've ever had to look at this board :( My husband is under threat of redundancy. Basically 3 jobs are being condensed into one. My H is going to apply for the job. However I have a question......if he is offered the job but declines it will he still be eligible for redundancy? I…
Please help us!!!!
Dear MSErs, My company and I desparately need all your help. We are at high risk of redundancy. We are Bmibaby staff, now owned by British Airways. We are being treated dreadfully by BA, not being allowed to apply for toher jobs before september, or we lose our (paltry) redundancy pay. We are trying to get 11,000…
Self Employed, wages not paid
I've recently been relieved of my duties in a company that were pretty taking the mickey with the payment of wages, they only ever paid us on time for the first 4 or 5 months, They currently owe me 2 months money minus an small advance of £500, this payment was due at the beginning of June/2012 its now 22nd June 2012. It…
Redundancy and Mortgage
I'm not working atm and my OH is being made redundant at the end of this month. Am really grateful for all the advice on this site and its great to have a section on redundancy. I have read the various guides and know you are allowed to pay off debts with your redundancy money. Our question is this- we are about to receive…

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