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Grey area on pay/notice

Hi. I handed my 4 week notice to my employer on the 13/3 and due to start work in a new job on the 20/4. But the new employer is not now hiring and my current employer is not willing to pay me. Where do I stand in regards to income/benefit as I was employed on the 28/2? 

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  • Jeremy535897
    Jeremy535897 Posts: 10,786 Forumite
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    I suggest you look at the hundreds of threads on here that deal with this question.
  • I have looked but I’m unable to find any in my situation. I’m really struggling and extremely worried. 
  • Jeremy535897
    Jeremy535897 Posts: 10,786 Forumite
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    Your old employer would have to re-hire you and put you in the job retention scheme, if he was allowed to. We don't know the details. Ask him.
    If you have a contract of employment with your new employer talk to them. They may be in breach.
    We really don't know if the date of 29 February is important.
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