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I have just had some shocking news - redundancy

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 16:37

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CountessDracula · 03/08/2006 16:42

Do you have a 3 month notice period? If so I think they must pay you this, tax free.

How long have you been there

What do you do? Is there any other work around?

Poor you

bluejelly · 03/08/2006 16:43

Sorry to hear that. Do you have a union?

MrsJohnCusack · 03/08/2006 16:44

ok
What is the reason given for redundancy?
Is anyone else being made redundant?
What is your notice period and have you actually been given notice in this letter
Are any terms stated in the letter?
What was the 3 months salary being paid for and do you have a date agreed for that in September?

keep calm!

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 16:45

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bluejelly · 03/08/2006 16:47

Oh sweetheart you poor thing, was that out of shock?
I was v nearly made redundant last year, it was a rollercoaster ride but eventually came out with a better job as did many of my colleagues
Takes a while to get your head round it though

MrsJohnCusack · 03/08/2006 16:47

oh sorry lisalisa

please remember, they cannot legally use your pregnancy/maternity leave against you and as a reason to make you redundant

there are lots of people who have been made redundant on here (including me whilst I was on maternity leave), there will be plenty of help and support when you're ready for it

bakedpotato · 03/08/2006 16:51

Oh, b*stards.

You are entitled to know what they're proposing to offer you.

If the money is your immediate concern right now, send email to HR marking it without prejudice and in confidence, asking for details of the proposed redundancy settlement. Asking for this doesn't mean you're going to accept it, but at least you'll have an idea of where you stand.

Alipiggie · 03/08/2006 16:54

Second what bakedpotato said. So very very sorry. I was also made redundant whilst pregnant as company folded. ACAS helped me out with advice. Take care

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 17:02

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 17:05

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 17:06

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beckybrastraps · 03/08/2006 17:06

No. Many companies now just give a factual reference ie lisalisa worked at XXX from date to date in the role of whatever.

Both my dh's references from his last two jobs take this form. He still got the job!

Agree with your line manager or HR department what from the reference will take before you leave (if you leave of course).

bakedpotato · 03/08/2006 17:06

Nope, am pretty sure that you can negotiate for voluntary redundancy IF you are minded to.

IME the company will be keen to get you to agree to this if it possibly can. Less demoralising allround. Allows b*stard company to save face.

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 17:06

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beckybrastraps · 03/08/2006 17:06

Sorry, that was in response to the 5.02 post!

CountessDracula · 03/08/2006 17:07

surely redundancy is just that, why does it look terrible? I would never discriminate against someone on the basis that they were made redundant I must say

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 17:07

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 17:08

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MrsJohnCusack · 03/08/2006 17:09

no
they cannot just get you to clear your desk and go, you are not being sacked.
you are entitled at LEAST to full pay for the notice period you have in your contract, and your employment can't end until they've officially given you notice and that period has expired
some people don't work out their notice and accept gardening leave or pay in lieu but they can't make you go.
I think it's going to be very tricky for them to wiggle out of that money they were going to pay you in Sept too.

MrsJohnCusack · 03/08/2006 17:10

honestly, this doesn't help you at the moment, but redundancy is horrifyingly common at the moment. Sacking looks bad yes,but redundancy is NOT sacking and will not look bad.

Is it only you they've proposed this for?

foxinsocks · 03/08/2006 17:10

have you worked there for long? I don't know what type of work you do/company you work for, but some companies are v generous with their redundancy pay - some also pay for you to have a session with a careers person to help you find another job. I would find out what the terms are likely to be from HR.

bakedpotato · 03/08/2006 17:12

voluntary redundancy means company asked for people to go, waited for volunteers, made them a good offer.
I've taken voluntary, very happy about it , good settlement, still work for them as a freelance but have autonomy. I'm quite happy to tell anyone who asks that I took vol red.
If you decide to spin it that way, what on earth is there to be ashamed of?

beckybrastraps · 03/08/2006 17:12

Redundancy doesn't look terrible at all. Dh's company had to make some people redundant a few months back and they have new jobs. There are many criteria for redundancy, and people appreciate that. It's a kick in the teeth when it happens to you, but it doesn't look bad to employers.

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lisalisa · 03/08/2006 17:14

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SenoraPostrophe · 03/08/2006 17:14

I agree that redundancy won't put future employers off.

other than that though I can't help. hope you get a decent settlement, lisalisa.

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