| Mark
Sorry to hear about this.
Very good advice from Rally
The first rule is to act fast and DON'T sign anything until you have sought professional advice.
Is there anyone else being made redundant in the business, or in your department?
Do you have a contract of employment? It is a legal requirement that you have one. If you don't have one, then ask for one immediately.
Do you have a copy of the companies policy on redundancy / grievance procedures etc. If you do see a solicitor he will also want to see the above.
As you have worked for the company for more than 12 months you are entitled to redundancy pay. This is normally one weeks pay for every year of employment. This would be in addition to any pay in lieu of notice and outstanding holiday pay.
As Rally says in his post there has to be consultation with any affected parties to this which should be done over a reasonable period of time. i.e. 4-6 weeks or more if possible.
Have you been told recently or had a general meeting or letters informing you that the company is in trouble?
Do they operate a last in first out policy?
I am like rally in that I'm also in management and have had to make people redundant, but I always make sure that the person involved gets every thing he is entitled to. It's traumatic enough without being 'stitched up' by the company.
You would be amazed at how many companies leave themselves open to unfair dismissal claims because they don't follow the rules.
If you want to u2u me your address I can quickly send you a copy of the procedures which your company should be following and which will also detail your entitlements. The procedural information was given to me by our legal advisors and is very comprehensive ( Even I understand it ). You could also look on the ACAS website.
Also don't forget that if they do ask for a meeting with you ( for which you must have advance notice - not ''come in this afternoon '' ) then you are legally entitled to have someone with you. There is nothing worse than being outnumbered . I know, I've been there.
Don't forget that u2u mark if you think it will help
Best of luck
Phil  |