No, there is no restriction on an employer re-employing an employee who has taken voluntary redundancy. The employer should be cautious if there is no break in employment between the last day of employment and the employee recommencing work.
Is voluntary redundancy a resignation?
However, it is not the same as a resignation. Voluntary redundancy is still classed as a dismissal, so subject to you having the necessary qualifying service, you will be entitled to a reasonable amount of time off to look for a new job or make arrangements for training for future opportunities.
What happens if you ask voluntary redundancy?
Ask your employer what the redundancy package will be. Sometimes employers offer incentives for taking voluntary redundancy, like extra redundancy pay or not having to work your notice period. You’ll also still get any other redundancy rights you’re entitled to, like time off to look for a new job.
Can you start a new job during redundancy notice period?
Your job won’t end until the end of your notice period, even though you don’t have to come to work. This will increase your redundancy pay if it means you’ll have completed another full year with your employer. This means you shouldn’t start another job in your notice period unless your existing employer agrees.
How long after voluntary redundancy can I start a new job?
A Typically there are no restrictions on you taking up employment after you are made redundant. The trouble is that some employers often stipulate that you do not take up any employment for, say, three months after you accept the severance package.
Is it better to take redundancy or resign?
If you’ve worked for your employer for over 2 years you’re usually better off waiting to be made redundant, as you’ll probably get a redundancy payment. If you want to stay with your employer, they might offer you a new job.
Can I get redundancy pay while on furlough?
So, any employee who is made redundant whilst on furlough will be entitled to a statutory redundancy payment if they have two years’ continuous employment, as well as any contractual redundancy entitlement. Furloughed employees who are made redundant will receive redundancy pay based on their normal wage.
In fact, under the Employment Rights Act 1996, voluntary redundancy is not considered as a resignation, and is therefore still classed as dismissal. As a result, you will not lose any right you have to redundancy pay, and employers must go through exactly the same protocol as any other redundancy.
Can a company refuse to accept a voluntary redundancy?
If you have agreed to accept voluntary redundancy and your employment has not yet been terminated you can ask your Employer to withdraw your application. The Employer may refuse to accept your withdrawal and could proceed with your dismissal for redundancy.
Can You claim statutory redundancy if you resign?
However, it is not the same as a resignation. You will still be entitled to claim statutory redundancy rights, such as a reasonable amount of time off to look for a new job. Your employer will need to discuss the redundancies with you to ensure you understand your rights.
How much money do you get in compulsory redundancy?
The amount of money you should receive as part of a compulsory redundancy depends on a number of factors: your age, your length of service, and your weekly pay. To better understand what you’re entitled to, read our article on what you can expect to get if you’ re made redundant.
Can a claim for redundancy be dismissed for unfair dismissal?
You will be dismissed for redundancy and whether you have a claim for unfair dismissal will depend very much on how the Employer has behaved and notably whether they have acted reasonably.
