Got into work Monday to be told I have been made redundant. One other person plus one other from a choice of 3 which has not been decided yet. Why I was chosen was quite vague, something about skill sets.Want me to work until 21st Feb but will pay me up to the 5th Feb, which I guess is the month notice period. I was in shock when told as even though I knew redundancies might have been pending, it was all hearsay.
Anyway, got home last night and spoke to a couple of friends, one a HR manager, one a solicitor and also called ACAS. Basically they said he didn't follow the correct procedure, that there should have been a consultation period and a written letter (he only told me verbally) and that the selection process should have been explained etc etc etc. Also on my contract, it states 1 month notice for 1st 4 years service and 1 weeks notice for every year after that. I have worked for them for 10 yrs so I should get 10 weeks notice. All this together makes me think that I have a good case for unfair dismissal. I don't really want to go down that route but I want to make sure I get what I am entitled to plus more if possible. What is the best thing to do. Friend suggested waiting until he comes back with a written and then responding after that. Those that have been through it, your help would be appreciated? I only work 3 days a week and I have a feeling I am going because of the big salary I have compared to those that are full time due to my length of service. Should I speak to about the siutation first?
Also what are rights regarding benefits. DH has an OK job and if we scrimped and saved we could get by but am I entitled to job seekers allowance, unemployment benefit, other benefits or will they look at our earnings and say we don't count as we earn too much?
Sorry for waffling....it's a horrible time....any help would be appreciated.
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Lisa229 · 07/01/2009 12:05
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