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Redundancy & redundancy planning

Archives for August 2018

Income protection insurance
No, NOT PPI!! :-) I've had income protection insurance for many years now and, during times following redundancy, it has been a lifeline. My question is about an apparently global limit - of age 65 - for cover. I can't retire until I'm 66 at the earliest but, in he event of redundancy after my 65th birthday, I'd be…
Redundancy pay dispute
Hi. I was made redundant on 3rd August and given one months paid notice in writing and told I don't have to work it. On 23 August I got my final wage slip and I've only been paid one weeks notice. I've contacted the company and they said the letter giving one month was an error and I'm only entitled to one week according…
Help needed! made redundant (though not officially)
Hi there, I'm here on behalf of a friend of mine. She has been working for a security company as a security guard/Steward since July 2017 and was under the impression that she was contracted and on the payroll. After a while of working for the company her common law partner and the owner of the security firm started…
Clarification on redundancy
Hi all After over 9 years of employment and after Consultations with my employer, I have officially been made redundant :cry: I have been informed and received details (via letter along with a financial statement), that my notice period started on 20th August and my last day of employment will be 29th October. I am NOT…
Benchmarking!
My company are offering enhanced redundancy package.We also have offices in Republic of Ireland, doing same job as UK, same contract of employment (no redundancy clause), reporting to same UK Corporate office, our accounts are consolidated into one for "UK and Ireland", but Ireland are getting an enhanced redundancy…
Redundancy effects on Benefits
I am expecting a redundancy payment of around £1200 as my company is going burst. However I already have a job lined up for myself. My question is I am the receiver of Tax credit (working & Child), Child benefits, and housing benefits, therefore I am wondering does this redundancy payment will decrease my these benefits…
Clarity on PILON with settlement agreement
On Monday I was notified that my role is being made redundant and as a result have been offered a settlement agreement as follows: - enhanced redundancy payment c £10,000 (tax free) - contractual PILON c £3500 (taxed) - any sum re untaken holiday c £2000 (taxed) My termination date is 13th Sep (one month's notice). So my…
Redundancy packages 2018?
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Question on 'week's pay'
Hello, Has anyone any experience of redundancy payments where a company operates a basic level of hourly pay for employees performing a certain role, which is then supplemented by a fixed 'yearly figure' for other employees 'on the next rung' so to speak. The basic wage and the division of the yearly supplement are then…
Help! Do they have to offer me redundancy? Location change.
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Job offer during suitable alternative employment period
Hi, I was warned in early July that my job was being made redundant and offered suitable alternative employment, which started on 1 August. I am still in my 4 week trial period, and at the end of that period can take redundancy. The whole process was poorly managed and has resulted in a lot of bad blood between my employer…
Job relocating - mobility clause advice
Hello, My employer is closing our site in Knowsley (near Liverpool) and moving us all to Manchester just right near Manchester Airport. Currently my commute is very easy and pleasant. It is about 12 miles and on average takes between 25-30 minutes and with several variations of getting there if there's any major road works…
New home owner, losing job
Hi. I've recently bought a property but have been told I'm losing my job - the redundancy package is not great as I've not been in the job for very long. The job seemed solid. I'm single which is real concern financially. I'm probably taking on freelance work (I'm a graphic designer) but won't be enough to pay mortgage and…
Pregnant Partners Concern
Hi All. Wondered if anybody had any advice.. Partner is Pregnant (Due at the end of this year) with our first child. She is currently off work with stress and anxiety. Before I continue, I'd like to put it out there that she is not the type to take time off regularly. She did have some time off years ago for anxiety issues…
Wait For Voluntary Redundancy Payment vs. Taking New Job Immediately
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice and blunt/honest opinions please on the following situation: * Worked in a manager role for big FTSE 100 employer for 14 years * Told in May '18 that over the next few months there would be enhanced voluntary redundancy terms available due to forthcoming changes in employee terms…
Voluntary Redundancy - When can you claim Job Seekers Allowance?
As the title says really. Partner took Voluntary Redundancy?, he will get a bit of Redundancy pay (cross fingers and God willing), He is looking for work and applying but if he cant get anything soon when can he start to claim and is it Job Seekers Allowance? I'm so green about this stuff as is he. Thank you for your help.
Effective date of termination?
Following redundancy, I'm trying to work out when my EDT is... is it: 1) the day I was notified of termination at the end of the consultation period (from which point, 4 weeks of garden leave followed) 2) the final day of garden leave (i.e. my last day of employment) I've read lots of websites, and they seem to say either…
Role being outsourced to consultants
My query is I’ve been served notice of potential redundancy, I’m a department of one. I’ve been told in writing my role will be outsourced, I know this will be outsourced to consultants for say half my hours with colleagues picking up the other bits (that bit has been given verbally) What’s not fitting is the fact the…

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