Resigned and role then made redundant

chd1980

I have recently resigned (April 2015) from my role following a number of changes to it over the last ten months which have forced me to seek alternative employment. Following my resignation, a restructure of my team was announced (May 2015) which lead to my role becoming redundant.

Last July, my reporting lines were changed which resulted in me having a new line manager. Following this a number of changes were impacted on my role such as work being taken off me, consistently being undermined in my team management, no longer invited to management meetings, no longer being invited to training sessions etc. Although there were no changes to my job title or salary I had effectively become demoted for no apparent reason and I felt that my role had become redundant.

I raised these concerns with my line manager on several occasions including my mid-year review who effectively brushed them off saying that I had nothing to worry about and that my role was secure. Due to this I decided to find an alternative job, which I was successful in doing in April 2015.

Following my resignation, no mentions of a replacement for my role were mentioned which got me a little suspicious. When I had a discussion with my line manager about the reasons I resigned, he said "so effectively we have bullied you into leaving", although afterwards this was claimed to be a joke.

Four weeks after my resignation (I am in a 3 month notice period), a large restructure of my team was announced which put my team members and line manger at risk of redundancy (all of whom are likely to leave the business). I would of also been put at risk as my role no longer exists.

Can anyone give any advice on if I have been treated unfairly and have a claim against the company or has the timing of my resignation just been extremely unlucky? I feel aggrieved that my treatment over the last 10 months forced me to leave the company despite me raising my concerns (Although none were raised officially via HR etc) and I have missed out on a reasonable pay-off.

Many thanks in advance

tgon

I've seen this before and its a wretched position to be in. Unfair dismissal is very difficult to prove in the best of circumstances let alone being quietly devalued over a period of time. Fact is the role officially didnt exist until after you'd left. It would be nice to give you PILON rather than working the 12 weeks notice. Sorry, but you resigned and "coincedentally" saved them compensation money. I doubt the restructuring was just because of you though.

London50

As above,you made the choice to leave the company for your own reasons so no you have not been treated unfairly. You gave IMO the company just what they wanted/needed {ie you to go}. They have now sorted out the way they want to run that area of work and are more than likely rubbing their hands together knowing they do not need to pay you off

vegasvisitor

It's unfortunate, and I don't think you have any grounds for complaint other than if you feel the way they have treated you has provably led to your resignation. Even then you would have a long road ahead of you - ie claiming constructive dismissal, but you would likely to be asked why you didn't put a grievance in.

On the plus side you have a new job to go to! I can't see how long you've been there, but I would think having a new job could be better than having any payment and having to worry about finding work.

Good luck in the new job.

custardy

The company could easily say your resignation was the catalyst for the restructure.

loskie

what is the definition of "constructive dismissal?"
However op just move on to your new job and look ahead not back.

maninthestreet

CD cases are extremely difficult to win - less than 5% of such claims are successful, AFAIK.