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Company closing site in 10 months, but no news on redundancy, now asking to cut hours
Can any one help please. I am currently working for a company that is sublet to a big energy firm, but the energy firm has said it is going to close the site by September 2021. We were told this on Thursday 5th November, on 10th November my boss has told me I need to cut my hours, we have kept the same hours during the…
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Potential Redundancy- pay and notice period?
Yesterday I was informed I am at risk of redundancy. Due to business demand falling and a restructure within the department, there is only one spot to do my current role (currently there is 2). they have created a new role for a 3rd person in our department but said neither of us 2 at risk of redundancy can apply for it as…
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Redundancy
I am thinking of going part time but I have worked full time for 21 years so if I get made redundant whilst on part time will it be my part time salary that I get or my previous full time salary if it’s part time that is a rip off and totally unfair to the employee but very beneficial to the employer any advice will be…
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Redundancy pay and notice
Hello guys, I have been made redundant today, most unexpected, I have been in the company over 16 years. I have looked into what I should receive at a minimum, to make sure I get that, but I'm a littl confused. 1 weeks pay per year seems to be the minimum, but then I'm confused on notice. I have a one month notice in my…
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Made redundant after handing my notice in
Hi, My company had been rumoured to be on the verge of administration for the last month or so, so I was proactive and managed to find a new position with a new company. I rang my boss a couple of weeks ago and informed her of my decision and she was supportive given the company’s uncertain status. She told me to send her…
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Advice please - redundancy, contract and payment in lieue question
Good afternoon I've been advised I am being made redundant with tomorrow (11th November) being the first day of my 8 week notice period. I was advised that I would be given payment in lieu of notice, so that today becomes my last day with the company. There is nothing in my contract relating to Payment in lieu of Notice…
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Reductions of UC from redundancy and notice pay
I was made redundant on the 26th Oct this year through fault of the pandemic. The company went into liquidation. I've worked there for 13years. I've got 12 weeks notice pay totally just over £6k but can't claim until 18th Jan. Also in around 5 weeks time I'm owed close to £8k in redundancy. At the same time I'm now having…
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ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE/ REDUNDANCY NOTICE PERIOD
Hello i am new to the forum. Unfortunately i am being made redundant, and i have completed what was a shambolic consultation period. My employer has giving me 12 weeks notification as to finish the employment contract. However this period of notice is for longer than i expected and it would appear to be at odds with the…
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Redundancy?
It looks like the place I work at will close it doors in the next few weeks, as there is a potential merger with another branch. Is there any general advise on what to expect in way of consultation periods and as my branch is the one that will close, can it be pushed on me that I need to work at the other branch, or can I…
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Settlement Agreement - How to calculate Tax Implications
Hi, I have been offered a settlement agreement by my employer and due to their enhanced provisions and my length of service and salary it is fairly attractive. That said I am concerned about the timing they are proposing (end Dec) and subsequent tax implications given i am a higher tax rate payer. Given this I am wondering…
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Told 'new' role is not suitable however job title is exactly the same
Hi I am just after some advice, I have been working for a company for around a year and a half (so do not fall in the 'redundancy as such) and have been told they are changing the role and no longer think I am suitable or have the skill set for the 'new' role however the job title is exactly the same and the majority of…
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Redundancy pay, notice, new minimum wage?
My redundancy pay has been worked out on my pre-furlough wage. Now minimum wage has gone up and on my payslips it says the higher wage. But it’s definitely the lower wage. I’ve enquired and was told that’s your gross weekly pay. No explanation. Ive been on furlough since March, returned for a week in September, but now I’m…
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Voluntary Redundancy and future employment at same firm
My wife has been offered voluntary redundancy at a well known high street company. In the guidance notes there is a paragraph stating that the employee or may not be employed at the firm in future if voluntary redundancy is accepted. I can't find anywhere online that says this is the law and it seems a bit unfair to me as…
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Settlement agreement payments and next step after redundancy
Hi there. Hoping you can help with a few queries re the above. I have amicably left my company after eight years due to covid with a settlement agreement (via a solicitor) which is generous but less than the £30k no tax/NI limit. 1. Do I need to contact HMRC to tell them of my agreement money, even though it attracts no…
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Can I appeal redundancy for unfair dismissal?
Hello, hope someone can advise. I’ve recently been made redundant following a consultation and interview process. I was in a selection pool consisting of 2 males and 2 females. Only myself and 2 males interviewed and I was made redundant. The other female didn’t take part in the interview as she was on maternity and…
