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Redundancy & redundancy planning

Archives for January 2014

Unlawful deductions/Holiday/Intern Replacement
I have 3 query's about my recent redundancy. Unlawful deductions I received my salary in lieu of notice today and found that deductions had been made, when i contacted the company to find out why, i was told it was to recoup earlier overpayment in wages, due to sick days, this was the first i had been told that this was…
Should I accept voluntary redundancy.....?
I have worked in the same company for 25+ years, and I have been interviewed today regarding VR. The department I currently work in is being outsourced and the department will close in March. The company have no permanent position for me but are offering a me a temporary role or VR. The temporary role is not really what I…
Does loss of status entitle you to redundancy?
Hi My employer has been taken over by another Company and my job title is changing from Manager to Assistant Manager. I now report to a new Manager who has been slotted in between me and my old boss. My role is unchanged, although I have been unsuccessfully seeking redundancy. Could you tell me if this 'loss of status' in…
Payment date when made redundant
Does anyone know, if you are made redundant and your last day is say 20th of the month , where do you stand if they pay your redundancy and last normal salary on the usual payment date, ie the last working day of the month ? Are there any circumstances where this is allowable ?
Suitable Alternative Employment
Long time lurker here. This is my second post that I am hoping for some advice and/or views on! I can think of no other way than telling the story. Two employees, their job (same job) is ceasing, a new one has been created, two positions, they both have been invited to apply. Slightly more responsibility, more money. They…
Sickness as selection criteria
I can't get my head around this and am hoping someone can help. There are two big queries at work (we are going through restructure) and I will post them separately. The first is about selecting people out for redundancy by use of a matrix. One of the criteria is attendance - the amount of sickness that has been taken over…
Mortgage conundrum!
I've also posted this in the Redundancy forum. I'm about to be made redundant at the end of Feb, and my fixed rate mortgage ends in March! I do have unemployment insurance but am wondering what to do. Is it likely I may get a new fixed rate deal? (The insurance company woul probably want me to because it means they will…
made redundant, but rehired same day.. where do i stand?
just been told the company i work for (im on nights so dont get much communication) has gone into adminstration, and i was made redundant, But in the same day a new company has took over and remployed me... am i entitled to statutory redundancy pay? If i stay at the company........ Also if im NOT entitled, what does this…
Timeframe for redundancy payment/3 days short for an extra year
Hi all, I was made redundant on 31/12/2013 and was due 2 years statutory redundancy pay. However, after notification of the pay and being told it would be processed soonest (via email), there's no record of it being paid so far! What's a reasonable time frame and is there anything in the law that asks them to pay…
Redundancy, Notice periods and pension benefits
My employment is being terminated on 3/2. My company admits it is in breach of contract and will pay damages in lieue of notice. I have no PILON clause in my contract and have a 13 week notice period and would like to know what should constitute damages. My understanding is that it will cover 13 weeks salary (net) but what…
Pension/Lump sum/JSA
Hi I have 2 Questions really, I'm hoping someone can be of assistance. I am being made redundant on the 31st Jan, after over 35years in the LGPS, the questions are:- 1, My pension will be about 11400pa, with a lump sum of 27000 does it make financial sense to take more of a lump sum and less annual pension( I will be…
When should redundancy be paid.
Could someone who knows about this please answer a question on redundancy? I am to be made redundant on 31st March. Fortunately I have already been offered another job. However this job means relocating. Now I was hoping to use my redundancy payment to help with the move, pay a few months rent up front and that kind of…
Redundancy from local authority
hi I understand that if I take redundancy that I cannot work for another authority for one month and one day. But does anyone know about a housing association ? They are members of the LGPS but are not an authority. many thanks to the knowledgeable out there and thanks for reading
Need a good employment lawyer recommendation pls
Hi I have been going through a redundancy process with my employer and feel I have been right royally stitched up. Without going into too many details I have two issues: 1 - I am the most suitably qualified person and have best track record yet have been unsuccessful in my application for the remaining role. 2- last…
Redundancy/JSA and Pension pot
A friend of mine will possibly be made redundant in the near future. I know that he would be able to get JSA for 6 months without being means-tested or requiring to have less than £6,000 in savings (I don't know what savings he has, if any). I wanted to check about his pension pot, however. He's been paying into a company…
Voluntary Redundancy/Unlawful deductions
Hi, I work for a major company and have been granted Voluntary Redundancy. During the initial consultation, I was made aware that the Employee should ensure they take their accrued holidays prior to the effective termination date or else they lose the holidays. My notice period does allow enough time to take all the…
employment tribunal/administration
Hi bit of a long shot but wondering if anybody may shed some light for me. I was made redundant at 3months pregnant back in august 2013 and feel i was discriminated against due to pregnancy. I took advice from a solicitor and contacted a employment tribunal. The tribunal got in touch with me two weeks ago to say they…
Voluntary redundancy question
Hi all, I have a question regarding voluntary redundancy, I guess only I can make the decision but I would be interested to hear other peoples opinions. In a nutshell my firm is downsizing to just 150 jobs from the total of 390 and have asked for volunteers for redundancy. The vast majority who are volunteering are…
Redundant but with savings
Hello all! I've been made redundant from my job (due to leave end of Jan) so am trying to assess if I'm able to get JSA and other benefits. The main problem is that last year I was looking to get on the housing ladder and my parents sold a property to give me some cash for a deposit, which I've not yet used. As such, that…
Stress
Hi, I am currently going through redundancy, and I am finding myself extremely stressed and depressed about the whole situation. Whilst I am glad that at least I am recognising the signs, I find myself unable to cope at times with the effects of stress and depression and what impact it has on my life. Does anyone have any…

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