Sacked or not? Sorry, a bit long.........

[fugitall]

I work for my parents, no contract, £4620 live in.

On Tuesday evening Mum told me they didn't want me to work there any more, they were going to emply a seasonal person instead.

I didn't argue, but phoned a 24hr legal helpline who said they need to follow the due process to sack me, or negotiate redundancy and give notice.

I phoned Mum in the morning to confirm the situation. She said I don't work there anymore, I asked why? Was I redundant or sacked, she said neither, you just don't work here anymore, I said but that's illegal, you need to get advice, she said she wouldn't and I should sue them.

Then, on thursday, dad told my dh that I'd not been sacked, but made redundant and would be paid 2 1/2 weeks pay for my 2 1/2 years service.

Is this legal?

[Lulumama]

oh ! do i 'know' you from DUK or are you incognito?

[Lulumama]

oh ! do i 'know' you from DUK or are you incognito?

[fugitall]

I've got 2 sisters, one on side (but quietly), the other seems not to be. I can't ask them to get too involved because thay need to preserve their relationships with the parents. My big sis is buying a static van near here, so I might offer to house sit it until we can get a house for us.

[fugitall]

I'm incognito, too ashamed to come out.

[Lulumama]

oh bless you! hope it all does work out ,i really do [smile[] and a happy birth too, that will take your mind off thigns for a few hours at least.

[fugitall]

My client is alone, so I'm feeling the pressure, and desperately want be 100% for her in spite of my bloody parents.

[Lulumama]

you will be! you will get in that doula zone when you need to ! if you are no longer working for your parents, you can go and spend lots more time with your client, no?

[Judy1234]

The annual sum is not really worth taking a legal claim for. You are redundant if they don't need someone to do the work any more so I suppose bringing in someone seasonal might imply redundancy - e.g no longer is there work to be done 52 weeks a year just at Christmas but I doubt it.

Also you might get some compensation for them not following procedures. Were you an employee or self employed which would make a difference too. It would be better if you could persuade them to keep you on and heal the family rift.

[fugitall]

Yes I can, and when I feel like it! Although I need to get another job to pay the bills, and they might not be as understanding as my parents used to be about me disappearing at short notice. I do love the zone though!

This is my first first baby!

[fugitall]

Xenia, the rift is too bad, I think I want to score points which is a bit silly, so I guess I'll let it lie. (I was employed full time live in)