Redundancy questions
Discussion
So heres the deal.
We have been informed we are at risk of closing our site (although this is pretty much a foregone conclusion), so I am after some info if anyone can help.
Our consultancy period ends at the end of March, then we find out for definite if we are closing or not.
Obviously during this time I have applied for a few jobs and am hopeful of having something else to go to, so my questions are as follows:
If I get offered a job and hand my notice (10 weeks notice) in before the end of the consultation period, I shall still be there after the consultation period, I wont be entitled to any redundancy, correct?
When we get our letters on the 1st of April there shall still be business to be completed, so they need some of us to stay on until approx July/August time. If I hand in my notice then, giving my 10 weeks notice will I be entitled to redundancy, or can they word the letter stating that my redundancy date will be July/August, therefore meaning I shall not get redundancy as I have left too early?
If I was to hand my notice in on the 1st of April, after the letters come out, but only offer for example 2 weeks notice period, I presume they could stop any redundancy payment as I am not working my contracted notice period, any ideas?
We have been informed we are at risk of closing our site (although this is pretty much a foregone conclusion), so I am after some info if anyone can help.
Our consultancy period ends at the end of March, then we find out for definite if we are closing or not.
Obviously during this time I have applied for a few jobs and am hopeful of having something else to go to, so my questions are as follows:
If I get offered a job and hand my notice (10 weeks notice) in before the end of the consultation period, I shall still be there after the consultation period, I wont be entitled to any redundancy, correct?
When we get our letters on the 1st of April there shall still be business to be completed, so they need some of us to stay on until approx July/August time. If I hand in my notice then, giving my 10 weeks notice will I be entitled to redundancy, or can they word the letter stating that my redundancy date will be July/August, therefore meaning I shall not get redundancy as I have left too early?
If I was to hand my notice in on the 1st of April, after the letters come out, but only offer for example 2 weeks notice period, I presume they could stop any redundancy payment as I am not working my contracted notice period, any ideas?
cotter said:
So heres the deal.
We have been informed we are at risk of closing our site (although this is pretty much a foregone conclusion), so I am after some info if anyone can help.
Our consultancy period ends at the end of March, then we find out for definite if we are closing or not.
Obviously during this time I have applied for a few jobs and am hopeful of having something else to go to, so my questions are as follows:
If I get offered a job and hand my notice (10 weeks notice) in before the end of the consultation period, I shall still be there after the consultation period, I wont be entitled to any redundancy, correct?
Correct, yes.
When we get our letters on the 1st of April there shall still be business to be completed, so they need some of us to stay on until approx July/August time. If I hand in my notice then, giving my 10 weeks notice will I be entitled to redundancy, or can they word the letter stating that my redundancy date will be July/August, therefore meaning I shall not get redundancy as I have left too early?
Devil's in the detail - if they agree that your redundancy will be implemented later, no. If you are issued with a deferred notice of redundancy, yes. Get this agreed in advance so there is no ambiguity.
If I was to hand my notice in on the 1st of April, after the letters come out, but only offer for example 2 weeks notice period, I presume they could stop any redundancy payment as I am not working my contracted notice period, any ideas?
They could do, but it would be harsh. Get this agreed in advance, too.
Thoughts embedded aboveWe have been informed we are at risk of closing our site (although this is pretty much a foregone conclusion), so I am after some info if anyone can help.
Our consultancy period ends at the end of March, then we find out for definite if we are closing or not.
Obviously during this time I have applied for a few jobs and am hopeful of having something else to go to, so my questions are as follows:
If I get offered a job and hand my notice (10 weeks notice) in before the end of the consultation period, I shall still be there after the consultation period, I wont be entitled to any redundancy, correct?
Correct, yes.
When we get our letters on the 1st of April there shall still be business to be completed, so they need some of us to stay on until approx July/August time. If I hand in my notice then, giving my 10 weeks notice will I be entitled to redundancy, or can they word the letter stating that my redundancy date will be July/August, therefore meaning I shall not get redundancy as I have left too early?
Devil's in the detail - if they agree that your redundancy will be implemented later, no. If you are issued with a deferred notice of redundancy, yes. Get this agreed in advance so there is no ambiguity.
If I was to hand my notice in on the 1st of April, after the letters come out, but only offer for example 2 weeks notice period, I presume they could stop any redundancy payment as I am not working my contracted notice period, any ideas?
They could do, but it would be harsh. Get this agreed in advance, too.
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