Citizens Advice Bureau helping answer redundancy questions

Former_MSE_Andrea

We've recently launched a Citizens Advice Bureau board which aims to help people get started on selected topics (read the CAB introduction thread).

One of those topics is Basic rights at work & Redundancy

If you've asked a question on this board and don't feel it's been answered post your query on that thread and a Citizens Advice representative will aim to answer it within 2 working days.

If you’re already receiving support and advice from your local CAB, then please continue your discussion with them rather than post on that board.

Please be aware, this type of forum collaboration is new for MSE so it’s currently a trial. We hope it is well used, but as we’ll all be finding our feet, please be patient as it grows.

You’ll recognise a CAB adviser as their username will be displayed in bold purple, eg CAB Malvern Hills representative, and have a special representative signature.

Old_Daisy

I was made redundant from a liquidated company on July 23rd 2012, having worked for a company for 10 years. There were no assets to pay wages from May 31st 2012. I have received payments from filling in my RP1 form and now have an RP2 form. I have also had a small self employment since 1986, which can generate a very small amount but a small loss for the last 2 years. I am 65 and have a state retirement pension which I have drawn since I was 60.
Question 1: The RP2 form details ''new'' employment, but then asks ''did you have a job during your notice period?'' Is this a NEW employment or would it be the self employment that I had alongside the job with the liquidated company?
Question 2: I was told by the Jobseeker Allowance people that as I was a pensioner I was not entitled to job seeker allowance - I did not bother to fill in a form. Do I tick the ''I did not want to claim benefits'' or the ''My claim was refused'' box?
Question 3: Do I have to put my state pension payment amount down for ''How much did you receive for this benefit during your notice period?''

alezy

My in laws, newlyweds, are hoping to get on the ladder, and are now currently living with his parents while they save a deposit.