Civil service complusary redundancy

I have got under 2 years service with civil service so today's news regarding civil service job cuts worries me even though told by various people that they expect cuts to be done via natural wastage.

Anyway I worry a lot so was wondering because being under 2 years I suppose they can get rid of us without notice however my contract states;

". Compulsory or Voluntary Redundancy
i) If your employment is terminated on compulsory redundancy terms xxxx will normally give you 6 months’ notice. Voluntary redundancy notice will depend on the offer and circumstances at the time"

Is this more than they legally have to give considering I am under 2 years?

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  • JillanddyJillanddy Forumite
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    A hell of a lot more! 
  • OrbitHeadacheOrbitHeadache Forumite
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    Jillanddy said:
    A hell of a lot more! 
    Sorry not sure what you mean?
  • TELLIT01TELLIT01 Forumite
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    Jillanddy said:
    A hell of a lot more! 
    Sorry not sure what you mean?

    It means, Yes it is more notice than they legally have to give you.
  • BraddenBradden Forumite
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    That's assuming they offer someone with under 2 years employment redundancy. I believe they could simply terminate your emplyment paying your notice period.
  • OrbitHeadacheOrbitHeadache Forumite
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    Bradden said:
    That's assuming they offer someone with under 2 years employment redundancy. I believe they could simply terminate your emplyment paying your notice period.
    So what they have agreed to in my contract they could not adhere to if they want?
  • simon_orsimon_or Forumite
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    Honestly, don't stress yourself out,  right now this is just political noise.

    There are a huge number of things that will happen before it comes down to compulsory redundancy. The first is what you said, they'll just freeze/slowdown hiring.

  • gwynlasgwynlas Forumite
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    It is very unlikely that they would seek redundancies. Natural wastage would be the most favourable choice as it does not cost them anything. Don't forget the civil service is a likely to look at this over a longer timescale than a private employer. Being relatively new you are probably paid less than those who would welcome voluntary redundancy so your post is relatively secure.
  • OrbitHeadacheOrbitHeadache Forumite
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    Thanks for all the responses guys yes I do worry alot but as it stands nothing has really happened and this could all be political noise.

    Time to enjoy the weekend!
  • TELLIT01TELLIT01 Forumite
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    There is always 'noise' around Government announcements about reducing head count.  I retired 6 years ago and there were dire threats from management even then that we would be closed if we didn't do everything management demanded.  They are still open but there was an article in our local paper earlier this week saying they will close the office in June.  I spoke to a friend who still works there and they haven't heard anything to that effect.  There is always a long discussion period before any redundancies in the civil service.
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    edited 14 May 2022 at 11:42AM
    Bradden said:
    That's assuming they offer someone with under 2 years employment redundancy. I believe they could simply terminate your emplyment paying your notice period.
    So what they have agreed to in my contract they could not adhere to if they want?
    The paragraph you quote doesn't say they have agreed it says "normally".  Arguing about what that means would earn some lawyers nice fat fees!

    That said, compulsory redundancy entitlement is not really very much with c. 2 to 3 years service.

    Anyway, as others have suggested, not much more than political noise at the moment much loved by the swivel eyed muppetts that read the Daily Mail!



    ". Compulsory or Voluntary Redundancy
    i) If your employment is terminated on compulsory redundancy terms xxxx will normally give you 6 months’ notice. Voluntary redundancy notice will depend on the offer and circumstances at the time"
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