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Possibly Getting Dismissed through Sham Redundancy.
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no need for any consultation if there are less than 20 to be made redundantthat explains it then, been made redundant after 20 years but asking who wants redundancy first is the logical option as it can seem discriminatory otherwise
if no takers on voluntary redundancy, then you do the consultation periodWe’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
i would be questioning this redundancy process of a points system.
if a company needs to make a staff member redundant through restructuring is to first ask the staff at risk
ANY VOLUNTEERS for redundancey, then the next stage is normally last in first out
A points system is standard in redundancy situations nowadays.
Are you a union rep throwback from the 80s?!Trying to be a man is a waste of a woman0 -
i am talking about a consultation between the four staff members it will effect. even if thats a chat in the canteen or over an evening meal
its far better to work out a volunteer to leave and accept redundancy rather than forced redundancy
a worker may be pregnant, have a relative that needs looking after
a redundancy package may be acceptable to some people
i am taking my info from the employment rights act0 -
why would anyone say pick me? Not all companies have 'packages'i am talking about a consultation between the foyr staff members it will effect. even if thats a chat in the canteen or over an evening meal
its far better to work out a volunteer to leave and accept redundancy rather than forced redundancy
a worker ma be pregnant, have a relative that needs looking after
a redundancy package may be acceptable to some people
I wouldn't have said 'pick me' as I got hardly anything when I left as my company did not have any package only statatory redundancy pay.
They as a company do not have to consult anyone at all in anyway shape or form.
It is not better to volunteer for anything if you want to get JSA afterwards.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
What I need to know is whether there is a standard point scoring system as I believe the system my firm wants to use is too skewed against me.0
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No they can use any scoring system they like and you will be lucky to find out what that is.What I need to know is whether there is a standard point scoring system as I believe the system my firm wants to use is too skewed against me.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
why would anyone say pick me? Not all companies have 'packages'
I wouldn't have said 'pick me' as I got hardly anything when I left as my company did not have any package only statatory redundancy pay.
They as a company do not have to consult anyone at all in anyway shape or form.
It is not better to volunteer for anything if you want to get JSA afterwards.
some companies have very good redundancy options
i was ill healtrh retired with 34 weeks wages
12 weeks pilon
outstanding holiday pay
that a years wages tax free
dont judge all employers on your own negative experience0 -
Well lucky you but not everyone gets a pay out. I got 4 weeks statory for 5 years work (all but 3 weeks)some companies have very good redundancy options
i was ill healtrh retired with 34 weeks wages
12 weeks pilon
outstanding holiday pay
that a years wages tax free
dont judge all employers on your own negative experience
Do not judge all redundancies with what you have heard say 20 years ago.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
i am talking about a consultation between the four staff members it will effect. even if thats a chat in the canteen or over an evening meal
its far better to work out a volunteer to leave and accept redundancy rather than forced redundancy
a worker may be pregnant, have a relative that needs looking after
a redundancy package may be acceptable to some people
i am taking my info from the employment rights act
Usually, I'd agree. I myself took voluntary redundancy last year (and got an amazing settlement).
But let's take the OP's case. It's a firm of solicitors. They have to be professional to their clients in every way. They're reducing their legal secretary scheme from say 6 to 5 secretaries, for business reasons. Now, do they want to risk losing somebody they want to keep, thus being forced to keep the person who can't be trusted not to have a go at a client, or do they want to control who goes?Trying to be a man is a waste of a woman0 -
OP - do you get a big pay out if it's you???We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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