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Made redundant but not told...

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Hi,

I worked 2 or 3 days at a loan company, received an ID card, signed a piece of paper to say I received my ID card, got my email address/computer set up, etc. However as far as I can remember I didn't sign a proper contract.

A few weeks later, when I was still on the payroll (although not working), the team I was on was made redundant (or dismissed) either way without my knowledge.

Where do I stand? I had only worked 2/3 days, I had received the ID card and email address but not signed a contract, and then the company make the team, and me, redundant/dismissed me. I received my P45.

Thanks!

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  • hcb42
    hcb42 Posts: 5,962 Forumite
    not a lot you can do really. what is the specific question?
  • jmd4eva
    jmd4eva Posts: 228 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Basically, can I go to an employment tribunal?

    No contract signed, but ID card/computer access given, P45 given
    Not told about redundancy/dismissal
  • Pete111
    Pete111 Posts: 5,333 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    edited 7 June 2011 at 4:09PM
    jmd4eva wrote: »
    Basically, can I go to an employment tribunal?

    No contract signed, but ID card/computer access given, P45 given
    Not told about redundancy/dismissal


    On what basis?

    Unfair dismissal? Nope you have 2-3 days service not 12 months
    Discrimination? Highly unlikely given your post

    Given you have no access to statutory notice, redundancy pay and you had no contractual notice (or contract) your only possible claim may be for a couple of days wages - did they pay you out for the days you worked? Also, what happened after the first couple of days at the job?[/QUOTE]
    Go round the green binbags. Turn right at the mouldy George Elliot, forward, forward, and turn left....at the dead badger
  • try ringing ACAS to see where you stand :)
    Save £12k in 2012 no.49 £10,250/£12,000
    Save £12k in 2013 no.34 £11,800/£12,000
    'How much can you save' thread = £7,050
    Total=£29,100
    Mfi3 no. 88: Balance Jan '06 = £63,000. :mad:
    Balance 23.11.09 = £nil. :)
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