Mass redundancy AIBU to start a union?

[littlefishybigfishy]

Devastated! We have all just been told that there are going to be mass redundancies at the end of July. We are an SME and I am shocked, I don't know why I am shocked, I should have seen it coming and I knew business has dried up completely.

We haven't specifically been told which ones of us (maybe everyone?) Due to the nature of the company we have zero income and none of us can do our jobs now or for the foreseeable future . We just know that all roles are up for review to ensure the companies survival.

We have been asked to nominate reps to represent the team in discussions with the boss.

I am feeling desperate. Is there anything we can do to better our position? Shall we start a union? Join a union? Any recommendations?

@littlefishybigfishy

Does anyone know if redundancy pay can be paid to an employee who has been there less than a year? *@HforHotel* ?

You’re only eligible for statutory redundancy pay once you’ve completed 2 years’ service. Before that any severance payments would be “ex-gratia”, so discretionary from your employer.