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Redundancy & redundancy planning

Archives for September 2020

The Government and Pension Protection Fund are stealing 43 years of my fathers pension investments
Im looking for people who have had any experience dealing with the Pension Protection Fund, they have frozen my fathers pension benefits and now and are expecting to keep over 43 years of his private pension investment because he was not married or have children under 23 in full time education. My father worked for the…
How many years redundancy am I entitled to?
My employer is discussing redundancy with me. I have been with them for 20 years but in two different roles. I resigned from my first role 5 years ago and have since been in a different role. My service was continuous. Will my redundancy be for 5 or 20 years?
Is this a fair redundancy selection?
Hi, I found out last week that I’m at risk of redundancy. My office has to go through collective consultation as they’re making half the company redundant so I’m in a pool with other people that shares my job title. We’re going from 4 to 2, however, my line manager who is at risk of losing his job (2 managers are being…
Told "new" role is not suitable alternative for me
Hello, everyone. This is my first time (although I've visited the site before). I need some advice or least objective opinions. Been working full-time and permanently for almost 3 1/2 years. I was told last week that my role is being deleted following a sudden restructure and therefore I'm at risk of being made redundant.…
Notice pay and universal credit
Does notice pay count as earnings for universal credit?
**Redudant in July - new job offer in Sept**
Hello, My brain is currently frazzled at the moment. I was made redundant 31st July. In my letter from HR, it states that if no alternative employment can be sourced by this date, this would be my termination date....receive redundancy money etc etc + 12 weeks notice pay. The same company has now offered a new role (14th…
Possible redundancy and alternative job offer
Hi, My partner was advised on Monday by his employer that they will be closing the business (they have another site in another town) and they are looking at possible redundancies. My partner was the manager of the closing branch and there is a manager at the other branch, but obviously only one position available. My…
Notice pay and universal credits
Hi, I got made redundant in March my work shut down and are going through a cva. I recieved my first Universal credit payment at the end of June. I was given some redundancy from the redundancy payment office in June. I managed to get a job and began last week, im due to be paid in 3 weeks. Its part time, my son now…
Unpaid layoff and redundancy rights
Hi all, Myself and over twenty colleagues were recently placed on temporary unpaid layoff (written in contract) after months of being furloughed. It appears we now have three choices: 1- resign now and forfeit any redundancy, 2- sit it out and continue without any income indefinitely, or 3- as employees we have the right…
redundancy payment and child benefit
Someone may be able to help me but I am assuming I already know the answer! When I was made redundant I was paid my notice in lieu, my holiday pay and statutory redundancy (circa £2k). As I have been lucky in getting a new job sorted (although slightly less wages but nevermind - its a good job and stable!) I am technically…
Pay reduction and redundancy/impact on notice pay
Yet another 'what am I entitled to' question coming up! I have been informed that my position is being made redundant and the process will be finalised next week. A bit of background: * Been employed for 9+ years, so notice period is 9 weeks and I am entitled to 9 weeks redundancy pay (capped at £538 per week). I should…
Medical insurance and redundancy payment
Hi, I am at risk of redundancy. My current salary package includes medical insurance on which I am taxed. Will the amount my employer pays for my medical cover be included as part of my salary for redundancy calculations?
Redundancy/furloughed/new role
Hello 😊 Im wondering if anyone can help me with my current situation please 🤞🏻... I am furloughed at my At my current role receiving 80% of my pay, with my full holiday entitlement left. i was advised a month ago my role is being made redundant however I have tried contacting regarding the redundancy/ where I stand for…
Redundant
Hi all, I am getting made redundant, I have been with the company for 10 years.they are only paying me for 3 years and say that the previous 7 years I was employed by a franchise and not an equity shop.its a coffee chain where some shops are a franchise and others are owned by the company.would you think this is correct…
Insolvency Service
Does anyone know how long the Insolvency service is taking to process claims at present ? It says 2 to 6 weeks, however, I am guessing it will take longer because of the current situation. Thanks in advance.
Redundancy & Preferential Treatment Maternity
I currently work for a company that has announced redundancies for over 200 staff across the UK and has implemented the collective redundancy process. The new structure for our particular office proposes the removal of several staff at various grades, i.e. office administrators, managers etc to be replaced by two newly…
Redundancy & Preferential Treatment Maternity
I currently work for a company that has announced redundancies for over 200 staff across the UK and has implemented the collective redundancy process. The new structure for our particular office proposes the removal of several staff at various grades, i.e. office administrators, managers etc to be replaced by two newly…
Upcoming Redundancy - Final Date
Hello, I have accepted a redundancy with final date next week. I don't have another job to go to so want to be as prepared as possible. I don't believe I'm entitled to universal credit due to my partner's income but do believe I may be entitled to job seekers 2 allowance, although can't apply for this until my final date…
Claiming government question
My husband made redundant last week , been offered new job which hes accepted at different company today. He has to claim all his money Redundancy , PILON and holidays and such from the government , As he has been lucky in finding another job so quick will his money be affected and reduced by this. ? All told just the…
Is this continuation or new employment?
Hi all, was officially made redundant 7 days ago now, last Wednesday, received letter Co forming entitlement and 6 weeks notice in line with my time served. During those 7 days I was interviewed twice and as of yesterday offered another role, strangely on more money. Offer has came through with a start date as TBC,…

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