BBC redudency

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Hi my partner won't talk to me about it as he knows I'm stressed.

I've just had a baby and hubby works for bbc.

I think I knew someone who was told they could be losing their job last June and their job was terminated at the end of the financial year.

Is that how the BBC does it, give lots of notice? Or how much notice do they have to give?

My friend was made redundant from the BBC last year and she was given lots of notice. They followed the legal consultation process, and she was given lots of support with updating her CV and job searching before she left.

3 months or many more months?

He says I don't need to worry

You need to know what his contract is because that’s the starting point.

A relative of mine that works for them has been told they will know if their job is at risk in September

What part of the contract? He's been there 18 years

She knew for a while, but I couldn't say how long. I'd be surprised if it was quicker than three months. Legally speaking depending on the number of people being made redundant they need to consult for between 30-45 days before giving anyone notice. I think if your husband says you don't need to worry you should trust him. You've got enough on your plate with a new baby and worrying about it won't change the situation anyway.

Now they have announced it there will be natural wastage I.e people just leaving before redundancy so they will need less to be made redundant

He won't talk to me about it

Don't forget then he'll also get a decent financial package if it does come to that. It's 1 week's pay for each year of service for those aged 40 and under, and 1.5 week's pay for each year of service for those aged 41+. He may also be offered an enhanced package and get more.

They need to get rid of 1 in 10. No one is leaving in this economy

But some will want redundancy.
You will be surprised.

Everyone's situation is different.
I have been through similar cycles and there was always more volunteers than numbers needed.
Some have other plans and resources and simply can take the option regardless of job economy.

That's not natural waste is it?
Of course the redudency is good. Friend got £90k!

How many volunteered this time? Big payouts. Hubby is 55. Won't be employed again

At 55 won't be employed again?

Give over.
At 55 you can take your pension too and still get another job.
I know a 6o and 62 year get jobs in the last month.

I'd be concerned about him not talking to you. Tell him he is causing the stress by not talking. It seems strange that he won't even talk about his comtract to you.

Hubby is 55. Won't be employed again
Are you actually joking.
Ive started a new job at 60,my best friend had a job offer last week and she is considering another offer she got on Wednesday before she decides which one and she is 57.
Sil starts her new job and she had just returned to the UK after living in Morway gor 15 years and dhe is 59.
All decent jobs.

What part of the contract do you need to know?

The BBC has stated 1 in 10 jobs to go.

In his industry. Yes

His redundancy package should be close to 6 months salary with his service and age. And I got my tax refunded the following year after I was made redundant. It's something you should be able to talk to your partner about though. Is he saying there is nothing to discuss because he doesn't know, because there is nothing he can do or because he isn't ready to face the possibility?

No it's 2 years. He's on leave ATM

What part of the contract do you need to know?
The BBC has stated 1 in 10 jobs to go

I dont need to know anything. It's you who said he won't talk to you about the potential redundancy because he says it's stressing you out. By doing that is treating you like a delicate child who cant handle news . You've come here asking questions when he should be able to find out but he is withholding information from you.

In his industry. Yes
So he needs to look at his transferable skills start brushing up his CV, start net working and look at broadening his horizons and have an open mind to what work is out there like we all have to when redundancy looms.

That's good then. Even if the worst happens he would have time and money to upskill, undertake further training if you think reemployment in his current field is unlikely. It's a worry when you have a young baby though.

Then you need to remind him that you are in a relationship and you won't accept him shutting you out of a conversation about the future which affects both of you. Tell him that his behaviour is unacceptable and it makes you more stressed not knowing.

He's autistic