Redundancy whilst pregnant

Cam93

hi all, im after some advise which I'll try to keep short and sweet.

My partners work company had gone into administration with approx 900 looses their jobs.
The company was brought out by another company which kept only 30 sum employees- my partner being one of these.

She was due to carry on as normal, at the same office (1 mile from home) and just be TUPEd across to the 'news employer. However she had an email today saying the office location will move to either London or reddich - neither of which are realistic options as they are 2 hours away for a minimum wage job.

To further complicate things, she's currently 21 weeks pregnant so we're worried if she takes voluntary redundancy due to the travel she won't be entitled to any maternity pay?

As she is pregnant and 'vulnerable' surely it is unreasonable to expect them to travel during this covid 19 situation.

Our biggest concern is maternity pay as this is money we can't really afford to loose as she would have no income whatsoever.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated 

Reggie01

Not sure about the query. But, if she hasn't already she should claim for a Protective award at Employment Tribunal. She should be entitled to this whether she carries on with the new company or not. Look it up on here or the Gov website for more information.

Cam93

Sorry my OP wasn't very clear but I've returned with an update.

My partner is being made redundant but has offered to continue working for a month or two whilst the company relocates.

She has discussed redundancy payment, notice period and being paid untajeb holiday but we are awaiting a written response to confirm final figures etc.

My question is this;
she will be made redundant around mid-end July which would make her approximately 30 weeks pregnant. Her employer has stated they will not pay her maternity, she will need to claim this from HMRC which is approx £148 per week is this correct? Is maternity pay claimed from HMRC subject to any rules etc? We are not eligible for UC due to savings being over 16k (either in ISAs or savings being used to pay wedding off in coming months) is there anything else she is entitled too?

And finally, probably a very stupid question, but how exactly do we claim as neither of us have ever received any income other than from paid work so its new to us both!

TIA

Comms69

Cam93 said:

Sorry my OP wasn't very clear but I've returned with an update.

My partner is being made redundant but has offered to continue working for a month or two whilst the company relocates.

She has discussed redundancy payment, notice period and being paid untajeb holiday but we are awaiting a written response to confirm final figures etc.

My question is this;
she will be made redundant around mid-end July which would make her approximately 30 weeks pregnant. Her employer has stated they will not pay her maternity, she will need to claim this from HMRC which is approx £148 per week is this correct? Is maternity pay claimed from HMRC subject to any rules etc? We are not eligible for UC due to savings being over 16k (either in ISAs or savings being used to pay wedding off in coming months) is there anything else she is entitled too?

And finally, probably a very stupid question, but how exactly do we claim as neither of us have ever received any income other than from paid work so its new to us both!

TIA

So there are no positions available at all? Because if there are she must be offered a suitable alternative; if it exists.

Cam93

Comms69 said:

Cam93 said:

Sorry my OP wasn't very clear but I've returned with an update.

My partner is being made redundant but has offered to continue working for a month or two whilst the company relocates.

She has discussed redundancy payment, notice period and being paid untajeb holiday but we are awaiting a written response to confirm final figures etc.

My question is this;
she will be made redundant around mid-end July which would make her approximately 30 weeks pregnant. Her employer has stated they will not pay her maternity, she will need to claim this from HMRC which is approx £148 per week is this correct? Is maternity pay claimed from HMRC subject to any rules etc? We are not eligible for UC due to savings being over 16k (either in ISAs or savings being used to pay wedding off in coming months) is there anything else she is entitled too?

And finally, probably a very stupid question, but how exactly do we claim as neither of us have ever received any income other than from paid work so its new to us both!

TIA

So there are no positions available at all? Because if there are she must be offered a suitable alternative; if it exists.

They have informed all 30 staff that there is 1 postitiom available which is a senior role in management which isn't suitable to anybody being made redundant.

As I say, our main concern is with regards to maternity entitlement  as its not quite a cut and dry redundancy with her working a few months extra

gettingtheresometime

Someone I used to work with was made redundant whilst on maternity leave and I'm sure that the company had to pay her all the maternity pay that she was entitled to in a lump sum.

It might be worth checking if this is still the case and if so, perhaps readjusting her maternity leave start date.

unforeseen

https://www.xperthr.co.uk/faq/if-an-employer-dismisses-a-pregnant-employee-as-redundant-are-they-still-entitled-to-receive-maternity-pay/95347/