Have I been Laid off or unfairly dismissed???

ramfan_2

I have been told without notice that i have been laid off. I have worked for this company for 15 years full time and I have never received any disciplinary actions or notices. I was told to leave with immediate effect and without any pay. This company is struggling at the moment like many others in the current economic climate and I suspect that this is their way of avoiding redundancy payment. I have been advised by friends that I cannot be "laid off" due to the fact that I am not a short term worker????

I have been on acas website and others but there is no mention of permenant workers being laid off. I am planning on going to tribunal for unfair dismissal, please give me your thoughts.
Thank you

LittleVoice

You can be laid off, I believe, but for a limited period.

If this is extended, you can ask them to declare your job as redundant and they would need to pay you redundancy pay (going up to max of £350/week IIRC from 1 February) and pay you 12 weeks notice (the maximum statutory notice period).

Confusedconsumer_2

Ramfan

I suggest that you look at the following website:

www.adviceguide.org.uk - under employment. If you cannot get the correct information there, I suggest you find your local Citizen Advice Bureau for confidential advice - google it or look in the phone book - go or phone for an appointment and take all relevant paperwork with your.

Alternatively, you may have access to free legal advice with your house or car insurance, or with your credit card company. Find out and if you do, ask the company to give you the details of your local employment specialist lawyer.

Good Luck