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redunency pay

hi my partner was told 3 weeks ago there would be reduntencys at his frim. today he went in for his meeting and was told one of them would be him,hes been given his redunency letter. he has found more work but the company hes working for would like him to work for 5 more weeks. if he goes to new firm this monday like they want can his present company hold back redunency pay? thanks hope that makes sense x

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  • How long has he been employed at the Company?
    Is he being paid in lieu of his notice?
    Let us have that info please
  • ganonman
    ganonman Posts: 153 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yes they can because this would be classed as him resigning.

    Get him to talk to his current employer to see if he can negotiate payment in lieu of notice (PILON).
    "A bank* is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain."

    (*Unless it's Santander. The branch says they sent you an umbrella 3 times already and don't understand why you don't have it yet and want it back right now!!!)
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