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The redundancy board... what its all about
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Welcome to this new board. Not one I particularly relish setting up, but in todays economic climate I hope it will be a place of information, help and support to all those who are facing redundancy, have been through it, or are worried it may happen.
The aim is to provide key MoneySaving and rights info - as well as a place to chat and discuss any issues.
Wishing all of those here all the best.
Martin
The aim is to provide key MoneySaving and rights info - as well as a place to chat and discuss any issues.
Wishing all of those here all the best.
Martin
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
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So - a specific Board shouldnt be necessary - but, since it is, its just as well that its been established. I have been taken aback by how unprepared a lot of people are for this happening to them and how little they know about what their financial situation will be...so I think this is a good idea.
I wish it wasn't necessary....
If you can try and put away 6 months worth of mortgage payments before you get made redundant. sounds alot but it's achievable.
If your claiming job seekers
Take it to the job centre and if your entitled to any money so will get it when your claim ends or 5th April whichever is first i believe.
If not claiming jobseekers and not working and have paid tax then ask for a
P50 (claim for income tax repayment) at any inland revenue office.
I only knew about it because of my mum and you dont really feel the urge to read it and i wonder if i did take it to jc would they have mentioned it. If anyone thinks I should but it anywhere else then let me Know. Not got my bearings first day you see!!:0
http://www.lra.org.uk/ for residents/workers in Northern Ireland or for mainland UK http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1461
On Tuesday, via telephone conference call, I was informed that I was 'in the process, at risk' it's between myself and colleague and it's a stitch up ! I work for a corporate and although they have legal people, highly trained HR etc, they are prone to the odd HR misdemeanour or two.
Next week it's the at risk interview, then, the selection process starts, 3 people scoring me on pre determined criteria? apparently, my boss is one of the selection panel, and this is where the main problem is for me.
Any advice or suggestions welcome.
Thanks, Gary
On Tuesday, via telephone conference call, I was informed that I was 'in the process, at risk' it's between myself and colleague and it's a stitch up ! I work for a corporate and although they have legal people, highly trained HR etc, they are prone to the odd HR misdemeanour or two.
Next week it's the at risk interview, then, the selection process starts, 3 people scoring me on pre determined criteria? apparently, my boss is one of the selection panel, and this is where the main problem is for me.
Any advice or suggestions welcome.
Thanks, Gary
this is ageism!!! i thought this was against the law now? shoudlnt national and local governments be setting an example here and paying people on their length of service only? but the law allows this to happen. can anyone explain??