Some firms can keep their employees ‘at risk’ of redundancy for up to 12 months while they try to find a position for them elsewhere in the company. Normally if your employer makes you ‘at risk’ it is a good sign because it means they are looking for a solution and do not want to make you redundant.
Do I have to keep my redundancy confidential?
Discussions with individual employees should be treated confidentially, but where an employer is planning several redundancies, it is unlikely to be possible to keep this fact confidential.
What to do if you are put at risk of redundancy?
Check if your redundancy is fair
- Contact your nearest Citizens Advice if you need help at any stage.
- Check if your employer has discriminated.
- Check if you’ve been chosen for a fair reason.
- Make sure your employer holds a group consultation if they’re making at least 20 people redundant.
Can I refuse to work redundancy notice?
If your employer says you don’t have to work your notice period. You’ll still get the same notice pay if your employer says you don’t have to work your notice period. You’ll also still get work benefits, for example pension contributions, unless your contract says your employer can leave them out.
Can you be sacked whilst on redundancy notice?
However, the ruling does show employers are not powerless to remove staff, even during a notice period. So in theory – as long as you follow procedure properly and have the evidence to do so – if an employee commits gross misconduct, they can be sacked immediately, even during a notice period.
When can a company make you redundant?
Your workplace closes or moves You can be made redundant if the business closes down where you work. This is a genuine reason for redundancy. If you’ll have been working for your employer for at least 2 years by the time you leave your employer should see if they can offer you a different job.
How much do you get if you are made redundant after 22 years?
A 45-year-old employee is being made redundant after working for their employer for 22 years. Their average weekly pay is £300 before tax. They do not get anything for 2 of the years they worked, because the maximum statutory redundancy pay is capped at the last 20 years. In total, they’re entitled to £6,600 statutory redundancy pay.
When does an employer offer a settlement over redundancy?
A settlement is when the employer seeks to reach an agreement with you over redundancy to avoid going to tribunal. They will offer you money to head off legal action, but you don’t have to agree a proposed settlement.
How to calculate voluntary redundancy pay for employees?
You can choose to pay higher amounts if you want to encourage voluntary redundancies. Calculate the average weekly pay for the previous 12 weeks from the date you made them redundant. If they did not work for a whole week during that time – for example they were on holiday or off sick – replace it with an earlier week.
What do you need to know about redundancy and restructure?
In any redundancy/restructure exercise, the grounds for redundancy must be spelt out and they must be fair and not discriminate against certain workers, eg those who work part time or those who are on maternity leave.
