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?

You want to know about the contract. I want to know about he BBC

With that long service, he’ll get a 6 month payoff which is excellent.

People change jobs all the time - don’t worry.

Why is this relevant? I am autistic and I have never had any issues upskilling or getting a job offer. And I am no spring chicken either.

OP, you are spiralling and you don't need to be. Your DH has two years of pay if made redundant. What do you need to talk to him about? You are financially sound.

I was made redundant from the BBC a few years back, lots of notice, and attempts at redeployment.

He needs to talk to you.

You want to know about the contract. I want to know about he BBC
Blimey, it's like pulling teeth this!
My point is that he won't talk to you. He should have the information you are looking for on here but he should know or be able to find out but he won't talk to you about it.
You've got a DH problem if he won't communicate with you.
There are many different employees at the BC and terms and conditions will vary.

I think you need to tell him the not talking to you about it is making you more stressed. He's trying to protect you.

But he may also need some time to process things himself. Go easy on him. If he'll get 2 years, you've absolutely no reason to be worrying acutely right now. Sometimes, out of the biggest upheavals, come better opportunities. Maybe youll find the career of your dreams and he'll be a SAHP! You'll both handle it, whatever happens Go give him a hug.

You need to know the notice provisions as they work both ways. So if he resigned, how much notice does he have to give?

Wow 2 years redundancy payment with first £30k tax free!!

From what I can gather BBC have announced saving plans are coming and all departments should know how it affects them by September.

Your DH isn't giving you details, because the BBC has only just told employees that this is in the pipeline, they will hear more soon.

My guess with large organisations like this - they will announce voluntary Redundancy first. That VR window and leaving date will seem quite swift. Then they will advise which posts will be made Compulsory Redundant. With any restructure there are likely to be jobs left vacant by VR, or the reshuffle, for those in the compulsory pool to interview for - this could actually be an opportunity for your DP, so do not be downhearted. I think he is doing the right thing by not thinking about it too much until they provide more information. When they do, he can be proactive, check out options, update cv.

Wishing you both all the best. Having been through similar, my DH was steadily upbeat, calm and kind. I would say our relationship strengthen as he supported me so well. Not so many words, just a few extra hugs. Always positive. Even if your DH's job remains secure (as it hopefully will), he will probably know others who are leaving. It is unsettling at least. Undoubtedly stressful at times, but it might even work out for the best in the long run, you just never know.

I would be more concerned about why he won’t talk to you about it. You seem to be struggling with basic concepts though.

Will you be returning to work after maternity leave? If he does get made redundant at least you have an income before he finds another and you save on childcare until he does.

I think you are spiraling with negative thoughts.
People do find work after 55.

Your partner is 55 years old and you’ve just had a baby? Thats a bad idea in and of itself.

Why do I need to know?

Thank you this is what I wanted to hear

Because it’s your starting point for understanding how much notice (or payment in lieu) that he would be entitled to. It’s your worst case scenario if he wasn’t made an enhanced offer.

Won't be employed again? Is that what he has said, ie he doesn't want to work again or is it what he believes because of his age?

because age 55 nowadays is no age if he has had a 30+ professional career with all that experience. He will just need to be flexible in thinking what his next career move is.

organisations have evolving skills needs over time, to meet the needs of their business, nobody can afford to just stand still, we all need to keep doing a skills audit on ourselves and get extra training for the gaps. Easiest way to do this is when you're already employed.

Industry in media and BBC the only employer.

The BBC has enhanced redudency.

Congratulations on your baby Op.

Easier said than done, but please concentrate on the positive comments here.

Your DH is telling you the truth. Nothing more to tell yet. My post above, to be clear, I was the one under threat of redundancy. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated my husband just being positive and quietly supportive.

I have also been under threat of redundancy when on maternity - my strong advice is to make up your mind to enjoy your maternity, enjoy your little one, don't let this situation spoil this precious time. Try your best not to think about it. Let your DH deal with it, it is his job and not much you can do atm anyway. He will have lots of cross transferable skill if it comes to it. Best if both you approach this calmly, which your DH appears to be doing.

Listen to the Sunscreen song by Baz Luhrmann. And if I can just add, make sure you do your pelvic floor exercises. All best and take care.

Sorry but I’m struggling to understand what you want from this thread. Your opening question was asking how much notice had to be given 🤷🏻‍♀️

You are being unnecessarily aggressive to people trying to understand the issues so that they can answer the question you asked.

BBC are not the only media outlet, and if he is made redundant he may have to do what thousands do and retrain for a different industry. 55 is not too old to work but he will not be granted benefits til the redundancy money runs out, and even then he will be expected to look for work and take a job even if it is cleaning toilets/shelf stacking/care work. All are valuable positions and need doing.

Ultimately without understanding his contract and what the provisions in that are for such circumstances no one can fully advise you. All we can do is advise the minimum standard layer out in employment law, which has been done.