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Tax on PILON if made redundant
I am being made redundant at the end of February. The package includes a redundancy payment plus three months PILON and payment for unused accrued holiday, which I will receive as a lump sum at the end of Feb. I understand that the redundancy payment isn't taxable (as it's under £30k) but the PILON and holiday pay is? Does…
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No idea what to do
I'm posting this on behalf of my sister. She's got herself into a bit of a pickle. She has 2 jobs, both part time. 1 in a college library and the other is a school cleaner. Just before Xmas, she was involved in an rtc and damaged her knee. She can still do her office job, with limited mobility, however she's been on the…
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Redundancy advice please
I was made redundant yesterday (17.12.21) following 3 months garden leave. I’ll only get statutory redundancy but have been there for 22 years (current age 63) so my entitlement is £16,320. I had assumed this would be paid on my termination date but have been advised it will be paid at the end of the month (normal pay…
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What should I do?
It's not been confirmed but hinted at that redundancy is on the horizon as my job is being automated. I've been there 5 years and have just been offered another position in a new department, I'm really interested in. New career path and security, yay. Problem is that I'll be earning £600 a month less. I just don't know…
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Redundancy payment question
Hiya, I am in the process of a restructure at work and 99% of the roles are being changed, there is a potential role for me in the new structure so I'm hopeful I will avoid redundancy. However I am planning ahead as my consultation is next week. My question is about redundancy pay, If I am made redundant the notice period…
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Constructive Dismissal?
Hi Last week I gave my notice in, due to being verbally abused by my boss, very strong swearing by him, asked him to stop but just carried on. My resignation letter stated verbal abuse causing my anguish and stress.( which is true, I am just waiting to see my doctor) Plus with no grievance procedure in place, no one to…
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TUPE'D with a gift
Hi not sure if this belongs in the benefits or the redundancy section so admin please move if I got it wrong. In march the company I work for will cease trading with the majority of staff being made redundant. I however will be TUPE'D to a new company while retaining my employee rights etc therefore not receiving a…
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Suitable Alternative Employment Contract
Hi Just a quick one and I'm hoping someone can answer. Have just been offered suitable alternative employment with company instead of redundancy. We were notified of this last Tuesday, but the confirmation, contract and job description were sent to the work email at 6pm on Friday just gone, and they have given a deadline…
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Tupe issue
Hi all Just found out last week that the company I work for has not had its contact renewed and another company has won it. We are being Tupe on 22nd February to the new company. Just had a zoom meeting this afternoon with the new company, and thy informed me that only 5 employees ( tradesmen) are being tupe. The 2…
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Differing redundancy offers!
I have worked for my employer for just over 30yrs, and they are currently looking for voluntary redundancies. They are offering most employees an enhanced offer, however those on the final salary pension (of which I am) are only being offered statutory. I am only 52, so cannot access my pension yet if I go now! Colleagues…
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How soon after termination should I be paid my PILON
Hi, terminated by employer 1 month ago with pay in lieu of notice- when should I get this? Thanks
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Maximum you can put into Pension To Offset Large Tax Bill - Advice Please
My wife was recently made redundant and received a package that included the following 22 days pay - £5k 3 months PILON - 16k I believe these are all counted as UK earnings so in effect will have earned £21k in 2021/22 She had an AVC in operation she made a pension contribution of circa £4.7k in April so I believed she has…
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Returning to same company after redundancy
Hi 👋 I took voluntary redundancy in November 2020 when my company merged with another. I was paid out in November 2020 for 20 years service. On 1st December 2020 I was asked to temp at the same company for a couple of months in another role/department. This couple of months turned out to he 12 and I finally left 31-12-21.…
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Made redundant because of insolvency, but business not actually insolvent
Hey, I need some advice, as I'm really not sure on what to do. For 7 years I worked for a small company, basically as the only employee under my boss (apart from a few apprentices years ago). Because of the pandemic, I was put on flexible furlough, as we barely had any work coming in. On August 2nd, my boss asked to meet…
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Too late to apply for voluntary redundancy
Hi all, In November, my company put out that they would be looking for people to apply for voluntary redundancy and asked us to put in our interest by Dec 1st. A day or so after the announcement, I went off with mental health issues caused from work. I have been unhappy for quite some time and stress, anxiety and other…
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Redundancy whilst on secondment
Hi All, I'm in a particular situation with my employer. I'm sure they've done all their due diligence to make sure their processes are correct but it doesn't fully sit right with me so just thought I would sound it out with more knowledgable people. The situation: Around 24 months ago I was offered a secondment to another…
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Pay rise before handing in notice
I've recently changed jobs and have just received my final pay slip & P45. Shortly before handing my notice in, a pay rise was agreed. On the last payslip, the lower, original, salary amount was used. Am I mistaken that I was expecting to be paid the increased salary amount as it was signed and agreed in writing before any…
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redundancy back pay
Hi, I am new to this site so don't fully know all the protocol's, My issue is I am being made redundant at the end of December 2021 and think I should get back pay for an agreed pay rise. Our pay rise was due April 2021, the Union and company came to an agreement, we had a ballot and it passed in November 2021 the company…
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Advise Appreciated
My employer has just entered into a period of consultancy. We all know the business is being closed, but they are doing what they have to and so be it. The consultation period should end middle of Jan. I am one of a handful that have been asked to sign a retention agreement which guarantees to keep us in employment there…
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COT3 Agreement Questions
Good evening everyone. I'm trying to help my neighbour and friend in her early 50s, who is not very computer literate, hence I'm posting on her behalf. I really hope some kind soul can give some tips/advice to ease her mind. Here's her background: * She had worked for a government organisation for a number of years and had…