NHS mat/leave redundancy help :(

[flowerpot77]

Hi can someone please help. Currently on mat leave and dept I work for are restructuring.... My manager wrote to me this morning just saying that our team are not taking on/not being given any new projects and that things aren't looking good.... My question is I'm on no pay mat leave right now, I go on annual leave for 33 days from 17 feb and am due back to work on April 2nd. What process/time period should this process take? I'm trying to understand how long I have left before I get no pay.

Also, I have worked for NHS for ten years with just over A six month gap which was in 2009, what sort of redundancy would I get?

Thank you anyone who can help:(

www.direct.gov.uk/redundancy.dsb

This link gives you your minimum entitlements in a redundancy situation.

www.direct.gov.uk/redundancy.dsb

If you had a gap in service then your length of service will start from 2009 - so you'll have 2-3 yrs service.

In terms of how long the process will take , it will depend.

Have you been put officially "at risk" ?

www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/before-the-equality-act/guidance-for-employers-pre-october-10/guidance-on-managing-new-and-expectant-parents/managing-pregnant-women/redundancy-and-dismissal-during-pregnancy-and-maternity-leave/

If there is a suitable alternative postavailable
With your employer during a redundancy process and while you are on maternity leave then you are entitled to be offered it over and above other candidates.

Technically I will be back at work and employed full time. I am taking my 33days leave? The last day of restructuring is 1 day before I go back? I feel sick I am Single parent, my husband is in palliative care.... I cud just die.... I am so desperate, I have no savings, 1100 a month mortgage, all the bills.. I have no idea what to do. I only took extending leave cos i wanted and do want him to spend time with our children... Now everyone is at my door? Where do I go? Pls pls help if u can

Stop panicking!!!! It isn't a done deal yet.

Can you answer my question - have you been informed that you are at risk of redundancy?

You are technically employed full time now - maternity leave counts as being in employment.

What was the six month gap for in 2009? That might make a difference to length of service.

Also, what is your notice period?