Can a job offer affect my redundancy payment?

JethroUK

I was made redundant last Thursday and given a job offer on Friday

I expect to work my notice but just wondering if my company know about my job offer can it affect my redundancy payment?

although I would imagine it would all be based around the day they made me redundant and not what happens during my notice period

I did ask HR what would happen 'theoretically' but she just said to let her know if/when it happens - yeeerrrr right - so no help there

getmore4less

DO NOT TELL THEM.

Right upto the last day they can withdraw the redundancy.

You could use counter notice if within the statutory notice period.

if you suspect they may withdraw then counternotice may be wise but keep it quiet (don't even tell you mates in case word gets back) if you don't.

Mrs_Arcanum

If the job is at another company they will find out when references are sought. Meanwhile the job you are currently doing is ending hence the redundancy. So your new job is none of their business.

JethroUK

Mrs_Arcanum wrote: »

....your new job is none of their business.

if only employment law was so simple

getmore4less

When were you put on notice and for how long?

JethroUK

getmore4less wrote: »

When were you put on notice and for how long?

Put on notice last Thursday for 30 days

Thats why I'm not sure whether my redundancy entitlement is as of start of notice (last week when i didn't have a job) or end of notice (30 days time when i will have a job)

princessdon

What is your STATUATORY period. ie how long have you worked for them?

If your notice is statutory then file counter notice.

Else you risk losing your redundancy payment

JethroUK

princessdon wrote: »

What is your STATUATORY period. ie how long have you worked for them?

If your notice is statutory then file counter notice.

Else you risk losing your redundancy payment

Not sure what STATUTORY notice is - I only know of notice in company T & C which in my case is 30 days either way

I dont really get why counter notice should make any difference to my redundancy entitlement?

EDIT: Just a quick read about 'counter notice' points to it only being necessary if you intend to leave early (prior to the end of your redundancy notice) - & i dont

I only really want to know whether just a 'job offer' can jeopardise my redundancy, or do I need to 'accept' the offer - nothing official yet and I intend to start the new job 1 week after my exit date

princessdon

If you intend to start the new job after your notice then this is fine.

Statuatory is for eg 1 week for every year, so if you are entitled to 2 weeks notice only but some companies may give 3 months or 30 days for example.

Anyway - this is after your notice ends so not valid in this circumstance.

But do note that companies *can* rescind the redundancy at any point and so if they find out they can in effect withdraw it. So if you were able to serve counter notice (even if a day or two) it would have secured your redundancy.

getmore4less

Until you are actualy terminated, they can withdraw the redundacy.

Counternotice is NOT just for leaving early it is also to make sure you get a payment if you leave on time and have another job.

Counternotice has strict rules.

The service for the redundancy is based on the termination date OR if statutory notice added to the date you were given notice would be a later date(used where PILON is given)

the important dates are

Start date(first day of work)
date notice was given
Termination date(last day of work)


Answer these questions and someone can work out your service.

JethroUK

getmore4less wrote: »

...Counternotice is NOT just for leaving early it is also to make sure you get a payment if you leave on time and have another job....

So should I give counter notice anyway?

Just a bit concerned i might open a can of worms with an otherwise un-suspecting HR dept