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Redundancy & redundancy planning

Archives for October 2020

TUPE and redundancy
I was TUPEd and the company has more favourable redundancy terms. During the Tupe they specified In my terms and conditions that the more favourable terms only apply after the TUPE date. Is this allowed?
Redundancy procedures and what I’m entitled too help please
Hi ive worked for the same company for 28 years 2 months (since I was 18). Originally 8.30-5.30 until I had children. Then hours varied for quite a few years. I’d say last 10 years I’ve worked everyday but reduced hours (231/2hrs) but Also covered if people were on sick or holiday). I’m still currently furloughed along…
Enforced annual leave in notice period
Hi everyone. Looking for some advice, I am currently in the consultation process of my redundancy. As part of the notice period they are enforcing a rule that I need to take a weeks annual leave. Is this right?! I took two weeks holiday this year whilst I was on furlough since April to avoid having lots of holiday leftover…
Redundancy and eligibility to claim benefits
My wife is about to come to the end of her redundancy period and we would like to apply for a small mortgage but my present income is quite low she is 64 and will get pension at 66 my question is would it be worthwhile claiming benefits till then to help us with the mortgage( we have been given 6 months notice on the…
Redundancy and commission
When being offered a redundancy package, eg... one weeks basic pay for every month worked, does this also need to include an amount for the commission rate in the contracts? ie.. make 3 times the basic before receiving 25% of commission made over that 3 times basic calculation?
Redundancy and work anniversary
I'm currently on furlough and have had the unofficial heads up that I'm going to be made redundant imminently - which I was expecting. It's crap but not a surprise. I'm trying to do the maths on what payout I'll get. My 5th work anniversary is Oct 13th (next week). Every penny counts - so, if they call me this week and…
Voluntary Redundancy advice.
Hi all, new to the forum so go easy on me :)I have just had an application for voluntary redundancy accepted, but I don't think they have calculated my payment correctly.I started with the company on 1st Nov 2014. I have been told my termination date is 31 October, and I am being payed my 5 weeks notice period in lieu. Now…
Redundancy and CMS payment?
Looking for advice on whether a voluntary redundancy payout of 50K would entitle the main carer parent to a % of the payout towards the child. There is no intention to work for the next year, so monthly payments would cease. CMS payments are usually worked out yearly and paid directly from parent to parent. Thanks in…
Furloughed no date to return / job redundancy
Hi ive been furloughed since 22nd March. I’ve not been given a date to return to work. Only monthly letters saying we can call you back at any time but your still currently furloughed. I have worked for this company for 28 years. I’m now hoping now for redundancy as heard things are not great with the company and really…
Not been paid employer pension contributions on PILON
I've recently been made redundant and been paid in lieu of notice as I left immediately. There is no provision or clause in my employment contract for PILON. My employer (ex-employer now) has not made any employer pension contributions on the PILON amount (nor indeed have they deducted any employee contributions either).…
Made redundant due to COVID starting new business
I’m being made redundant due to COVID I’m starting up my own business and wondered if there is any grants out there or help? Thank you
Entitled to redunancy
Hi, advice for my daughter please. She has worked at the local pub since October 2015 and started at 16 as a glass collector on a zero hour contract. She worked various hours each week around college work, typically working Friday and Saturday night, but did do extra shifts in the week. She got a payslip and holiday/sick…
CAN I TELL COLLEAGUES I AM GOING THROUGH THE CONSULTATION PROCESS?
I was told yesterday that my job is at rick of redundancy and asked not to talk to anyone about it - is this law or just them asking me not to? Also am I allowed to take a colleague in with me to the consultation meeting?
Redundancy and Pay
I was made redundant recently, I have under 2 yrs service and have been furloughed for 6 months. My contract of employment states I am only entitled to a 7 day notice period BUT my Director in writing on 3 separate emails stated that as a gesture of goodwill they have decided to pay me 30 days notice plus my annual leave…
Redundancy on short time
Hi I’m really hoping someone could clear something up for me I’ve tried to get in touch with citizens advice but can never get through,the place I work has been really quite lately and we got put on a 4 day working week,I’m employed full time on a 37.5 hour contract and have worked there 8 years,as work hasn’t picked up…

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