Work sacked him during his notice period

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So my husband gave his 4 week notice to his employment 10 days ago, it annoyed his boss tbh but they treat their staff like crap.
anyway he got pulled into work today and told to go spend time with his family before he starts his new job, got given a letter of end date of employment dated today and his services are not required during his notice period, employment ended with immediate effect.
you will receive payment in lieu of your contractual notice period including holiday leave will be paid.
he starts his new job end of November. Does this mean they've pretty much sacked him so they don't need to pay the notice period?

first time an employers done this to him, he's given 110% to this job to so we're annoyed

You say in your own OP that he will be paid in lieu of notice? That's the answer to your question.

Why would you be annoyed? Being paid not to work is the dream.

This.
Sounds pretty good to me! He can take a break before he starts the new job.
Many employers have it in their contracts that PILON can be applied, sometimes there is no benefit of the employee hanging around when not engaged in the work.

I’m also confused as to why they are annoyed. It’s like what, you want to pay me and not have me work, how awful 😂

Just remember that any work benefits, eg medical cover, insurance cover, car scheme etc have now also ended at the same time as his employment.

It might not be relevant to your situation but I thought I would say just in case.

Does PILON mean he gets fewer days of accrued annual leave too as that is calculated up until today rather than the end of his notice period? Might not be much difference overall and at least he doesn't have to work his notice.

Also this isn't a dismissal or anything you need to declare to a future employer in case you were worried. It doesn't sound like he's been sacked. They are just not requiring him to work his notice period.

This kind of thing happens with high profile managers, niche or technical workers. The employer does not want to risk the employee slagging them off to other workers or possibly damaging the systems out of spite. Particularly if the resignation has been acrimonious. Sometimes they march you to your desk to collect your belongings accompanied by security staff who then escort you off the premises. Kind of walk of shame.

No need to worry OP- this doesn’t count as being sacked. He’s been paid in lieu of notice. This is better than gardening leave where you are still officially an employee but not expected to come into work, as if he wants, he could contact his new employer and say he’s been let go early so it would suit them to have him start early he could. Effectively if they do that he’ll get double pay for those days. Otherwise, he is being paid but not expected to work, enjoy the break!

Thanks all! Currently on mat leave and my brain has gone to mush and husband was in shock - he wanted to get his goodbyes in haha.
he did contact his boss and gained clarity - I was panicking (on mat leave so pays not great).
going to be nice to have some family time together!

he did say they wanted to physically watch him delete his work e-sim off his phone lol, and they were changing the locks before he even left the premises- poor sod has his toolbox in there he has to arrange to get it back!

Sounds like he needs to arrange some leaving drinks with the colleagues he is close to (NOT boss!) and they can bring it with them? Hope you all enjoy the unexpected extra time!

Ditto

Agree. If they dont pay him go through ACAS for illegal deduction from wages - it's easy enough and you'll get your money.

you will receive payment in lieu of your contractual notice period including holiday leave will be paid.
he starts his new job end of November. Does this mean they've pretty much sacked him so they don't need to pay the notice period?

um, you’ve answered your own question there? Payment in lieu of notice?

I've had similar - told in the afternoon my services no longer required, don't come in tomorrow, in my case two months' pay in lieu plus what already earned that month. Unexpected free time and a chunk of cash and the push to find something better which I did (started my own business and found a very nice contract).

See it as a benefit. Close the door, kick their dust off his feet, stop brooding and enjoy the next challenge.

HR manager here and this is very common in my industry (wealth management) .

As others have said, it’s called PILON - make the most of a few weeks doing nothing in full pay