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Redundancy & redundancy planning

Archives for January 2014

tax rebate after voluntary redundancy
Hi just joined my husband took voluntary redundancy after 15yrs wit same emplyer. :e has never had a tax rebate of any type in fact in all he's workiing life. He wants to apply for jobs but beore he left company they said ifhe worked 3 wks no sick or lateness he would get £2000 as wage and bonus as he got this after he's…
Redundancy Representative whilst in 30 day consultation
Hi I have a question regarding the representative you are entitled to during your consultations when facing redundancy. Is it appropriate for your representative to have private meetings with your boss and HR without you present??? As this has just happened to me... it has been suggested that it is so my rep is up to speed…
Redundancy and Fixed Annual Leave
Hi All, I wonder if anyone can help me, I have received my notice letter for redundancy which makes my last day being 4th April 2014. We currently receive 8 weeks holiday but have to take them at fixed times during the year. 2 weeks easter 1 week in may 2 weeks during summer 1 week in october 2 weeks at christmas Being…
What notice period should I be given?
I've worked for the same company for nearly 10 years (will be over 10 by the finish date they have given). In this time I've been in my current role 6.75 years, a similar half time role for 9 months, then 2.5 years as a casual worker (mostly seasonal to school holidays but some cover in term times as well, I'd average…
Potential redundancy/new contract?!
Hi all I don't have much info as it's my boyfriends brother who has the issue and they only found out today. Basically, everyone at his firm has been put on notice that there may be redundancies. There are new contracts that will need to be signed, and they will all only be working 3 days a week under the new contract. If…
Redundancy TUPE - Things don't seem quite right
I have been told that I am at risk of redundancy and that my consultation period of 30 days ceased on 11th Feb. I then have 3 months notice period to serve. However, the paperwork which I was given at my first consultation interview states that my notice period finishes on 4th April, surely this should be early May, as the…
Redundancy but same job different tile.
My boyfriend is currently going through his redundancy consultation period after receiving a letter stating that his job is 'at risk'. With this letter were 2 job descriptions for alternative positions with in the company, one of which is that similar it could be his current job but with a different title. My first…
Can anyone help me with this? Unlawful dismissal?
Hi guys I was given dismissal by an employer on 23rd December 2013, but if you read the email below that I have sent, I wonder if this dismissal was lawful? Can anyone here advise please? Thanks Nick ======================= Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thanks for your reply. My understanding is the payroll runs from 25th to 25th of…
scs won't refund
Hi before Xmas I ordered a suit from scs the sales guy said they deliver there all the time delivery won't be a problem . We paid 450 in cash + 450 on card . .. The suit didn't fit in the lift and could not be delivered bow scs are refusing to refund any money as they say it's my job to ensure the suit fits plz help thanks
TUPE and redundancy help
Hi Guys, My employer which is a big multinational has decided to outsource it's IT services. Given that this affects about 200 people they put us on the 45 day consultation and said they were looking to TUPE us to the new providers. Anyway the 45 days came and went with the odd update but nothing of real substance. Now at…
Blumin Company
So site is closing at the end of April. This was predertimened before the end of the consultation (necessary as there are in excess of 50 people being made redundant). A role was advertised on the intranet as not being in the uk, this was given to someone based here in the uk HR were spoken to about this and it was stated…
TUPE Advice
My partner is being TUPE'd from 1 company to another. He has worked continuously on a 6 on 2 off rota for 8yrs with the original company. His contract when he joined the company stated 4 on 4 off basis, and his written contract has never been updated to his actual working hours. Now he faces being TUPE'd accross to new…
You're being made redundant, oh... and have a good weekend!!
Friday at work an emergency meeting was held by my boss, a lady from HR and two other people that I work with. We were informed that we were at risk and that due to reorganisation of our department our roles were no longer required at our site location. We were then informed that we'd have a meeting individually on Tuesday…
consultation period about to start and i'm pregnant
Hello We are due to start our 30 day consultation period at work on Monday prior to restructure, which I know is going to be stressful for everyone for me I have the added stress of being pregnant so really don't want to lose my job at this time. I am expecting and due on 29th April my plan was to start my maternity leave…
Redundancy calculations Re Company that changed hands
Hello Folks, looking for a bit of clarification if poss'.... I was made redundant Nov' 2013, I've worked for the company since 1985 (yes really!) The company was sold in 2005 as a going concern and myself and another member of staff were kept on, to continue the running of the business, so we were never 'laid off' or…
Potential Redundency
Hello, I had a conversation - very informal - with my boss the other day, and she mentioned that she would possibly look to make me redundant/hand me my notice in a few months. Currently, I am employed part time along with another person to cover one full time roughly, I and the other employee work 24 hours a week, though…
franchise gone bust
not sure i am posting this in the correct section so my appologise if not, i have just been informed by my now ex employer that the franchise he directed and i worked for has ceased to trade with immediate effect, i just want to know if anybody knows where i stand in terms of finding the funds to pay my bills at the end of…
Redundancy vs VR / Reapply for jobs
We were put on a 30 day consultation regarding a restructure with redundancies a definate. We have been given the option of VR or to reapply for certain jobs. What happens if you decide not to apply for a job as you deem them unsuitable, but do not want to take VR. Thanks
Redundancy Payment
Hi Guys, First time poster, but long time lurker! I need your help and advice.... I was made redundant from comapany X early in January 2013, and for a whole host of reasons, have only just returned my uniform which I was assured that once I had returned I would be paid my one weeks notice. Now that I have actually dealt…
Company Car Redundancy Query
Hi, Need some advice. I was made redundant just before Christmas. I had recently got a new company car (Around September time) of which I had around £600 in added extras. (Never again) Now, because I was made redundant just a few months after receiving the car, I feel like I have not had sufficient chance to get use out of…

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