My workplace is closing down. Estimated closure date mid July. Announced today (it's in the paper, I personally haven't been officially told yet, although others have)
I'm currently off sick with work related stress and have been for 3 months. No sign of being well enough to return yet.
While this is shit, in a way it's good that the decision has been made for me and hopefully I can just put it behind me and move on.
What I really want to know, I suppose, is:
How soon legally can I take early redundancy? I know employer has to agree, and they may not, but as I'm on sick pay I could really do with the redundancy pay sooner rather than later! Is it a minimum of the 45 days consultation period or is it more?
Work have said they would look to redeploy within the group where possible. I currently work adjusted hrs around childcare - would this be something that would have to be considered or would it be a case of no, 9-5 if you turn it down then no payment?
In addition to the above, does the potential new job (no idea if there is one yet) being at a new site make it different enough that I would still be able to get redundancy if I turned it down?
Are there any things that I should be aware of that I may not be (if that makes sense?!)
Worked at company for 9 years if that makes any difference. Statutory notices apply, no difference in contract I don't think.
Thanks 