Being Forced to Relocate Unwillingly

CFC

YorkshireGuy wrote: »

She has just joined Unison in the hope that they will be able to help.
She currently likes the job but doesn't think it's worth doing all this extra travelling for. She gets on ok with her colleagues but most of them are not being transferred to the new office with her so she will have a whole new set of people to get to know.
Yes, I think she is being TUPED but the key point, I think, is that her contract states where she works and the employer wants to change that to a completely different location.

No, the key point is that her contract DOES have a mobility clause, you posted it, and that I'm afraid, will very very probably see her appeal against being moved fail and she will not be eligible for redundancy.
I think your goose is cooked and she's going to have to make a tough decision as to what she wants to do.

FatVonD

Why doesn't she relocate and then look for another job, it's always easier to get another job if you're currently in one.

My job is relocating 2hrs 15 minutes away and I actually considered doing it and staying over 2 nights a week. I'd love a job that was only 90 minutes away!

Spirit_2

YorkshireGuy wrote: »

My wife has now asked for a formal appeal at work against the relocation. She would like me to accompany her to help argue her case but the employer says this is not allowed. She has to choose between a fellow employee or a trade union rep.

Is this true?

That is normal practice.

nimbo

is there anyone else in the same position? - who may be willing to car share?

could she take the job, temporarily while she looks for another position?