Redundancy - Unsure of entitlement

YumYum

My boyfriend has been working for HMV since November 2006. If you've seen the news today you'll know that there's a very real chance he's going to be made redundant soon. We're unsure though if he's entitled to redundancy pay. When he first started working for the company he was employed as a full time loss prevention officer. He changed stores in September 2011 as he got a place at university and was offered a change of contract to a weekend sales assistant position. He has continually worked for the company since starting with them but because of the change of contract (which was less than two years ago) does anyone know whether he will be entitled to redundancy pay? Thanks in advance for any help or information you can give.

toofy

If his service remained unbroken - ie he did not leave the company, then I think he should be entitled; however his statutory redundancy will be based on his current hrs of work and wages, not on what he had done previously...that's my view, hopefully someone more qualified will look at this and be able to offer advice..
Is he a member of a Union such as USDAW? they will be able to offer advice on what might happen in the event of redundancy. It's a very sad turn of events, hopefully someone will step in to save the company. I'm in the same boat myself ...

Sycorax

I'm assuming there is no enhanced redundancy on offer, in which case he will be entitled to statutory (plus notice etc) redundancy on his current terms. The only thing that will be brought forward from other roles is the length of service, not the terms and conditions of previous roles. The direct gov website gives a redundancy calculator.

https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-redundancy-pay

Any redundancy compensation will be tax free up to £30k, but notice period, outstanding holidays and any other benefits are subject to tax and N.I.