Voluntary redundancy rejection

kurtisekar

Hi all,
I was recently offered a voluntary redundancy package which on my asking also included a quote to take early retirement. On receipt of the figures i responded within the agreed timeframe accepting the offer. I have since been told that my request has been rejected citing a need to retain my skills. At no time was anyone given a figure of how many people would need to go or that the decision would depend on a persons skills. They offered, i accepted, they rejected. Just wondered if anyone had idea where i stand  Any help much appreciated

superbigal

Yes the good news is you still have a job.

Thrugelmir

kurtisekar said:

I have since been told that my request has been rejected citing a need to retain my skills. 

VR is totally at the discretion of your employer. Seems as if the business requirements have changed. 

lincroft1710

You stand (or sit if appropriate) at your work station. Nothing has changed

pjcox2005

Although if they need your skill set that much and you're closing in on retirement, you may want to work on an exit plan and as part of that see if you can negotiate a better current salary deal for you. Perhaps a chance to get a part-time contract etc if that's what you may want in retirement.

TojoRalph

As noted, VR is entirely at the discretion of the employer. I am going through the same process just now and won't be comfortable until I have the contract countersigned by my employer and in my sweaty palm.

kurtisekar

pjcox2005 said:

Although if they need your skill set that much and you're closing in on retirement, you may want to work on an exit plan and as part of that see if you can negotiate a better current salary deal for you. Perhaps a chance to get a part-time contract etc if that's what you may want in retirement.

The reduced  hours contract is actually the avenue i am considering. It becomes more difficult under the present conditions when the business can't tell you their plans going forward

kurtisekar

TojoRalph said:

As noted, VR is entirely at the discretion of the employer. I am going through the same process just now and won't be comfortable until I have the contract countersigned by my employer and in my sweaty palm.

Given my experience you're right to be a little concerned. Hope it works out for you

Thrugelmir

kurtisekar said:

pjcox2005 said:

Although if they need your skill set that much and you're closing in on retirement, you may want to work on an exit plan and as part of that see if you can negotiate a better current salary deal for you. Perhaps a chance to get a part-time contract etc if that's what you may want in retirement.

The reduced  hours contract is actually the avenue i am considering. It becomes more difficult under the present conditions when the business can't tell you their plans going forward

The business is more than likely working to a short term survival plan. Too many variables currently to have any degree of certainty. Management are unlikely to share the details until there's something employees really need to know. .