where do i stand?

[gap30]

at my place of work we have been having meetings over a 12 month period as regards redundancies, anyway about 8 weeks ago i got a letter stating i would be made redundant on July 27th, today i have been informed it is going to be on a week to week basis - is this legal?

i have worked for the company for 9 - 10 years in the liverpool/manchester area

anyone looking for experienced sparks lol

 

[Farmelectrics]

have you been cards in for them

 

[telectrix]

make sure you get your lump sum redundancy off them.

 

[gap30]

yes mate been cards in

 

[Farmelectrics]

if you have been cards in for them they can have you on week to week dont leave them stay with them updata your cv start sending it out but dont jack cos they owe you 9 weeks redundancy its law

 

[gap30]

well i had a quick conversation and if i leave of my own accord i wont get a penny, so he is ok to have me on a string but i cannot leave off my own back great!

 

[Farmelectrics]

keep a smile on your face dont give him reason to sack you but drop down a few gears dont do as much as you normally do least it will **** him off and hey he might just pay you off least youll have 9 weeks money to look for another job

 

[Octopus]

With 9+ years service you will get redundancy. I would recommend you sit tight and get the payment. Jumping ship now could cost you a lot of money.

What do you mean by a week to week basis, is it that your final day is changing?

 

[gap30]

exactly! you tell me? i think he is acting the you know what, thing is the boss plays his cards close to his chest which has always suited me - we speak when we have to and we keep it brief so getting any info out of him is a no no, most of this info came second hand as well

 

[Octopus]

A trip down to the CAB may be prudent.

 

[Farmelectrics]

sit tight let him make the moves your still earning money and thats all your bothered about in mean time box clever get your cv to as many companys and agencies as you can

 

[gap30]

sit tight let him make the moves your still earning money and thats all your bothered about in mean time box clever get your cv to as many companys and agencies as you can

yes you are right, its a drag atm - doing some skanky old asbestos riddled hotel in Burnley atm BUTS ITS WORK!

Plus as you know from my other thread i have my 2391 on August 11th - thats all i need now to get my approved which will help

 

[gap30]

A trip down to the CAB may be prudent.

i know a couple of lads who worked for other firms who did that and tbh they did not get much joy

 

[Octopus]

i know a couple of lads who worked for other firms who did that and tbh they did not get much joy

Sounds like you need to know (legally) where you stand.

If the CAB doesn't float your boat maybe an hour or 2 with a solicitor!

 

[gap30]

Sounds like you need to know (legally) where you stand.

If the CAB doesn't float your boat maybe an hour or 2 with a solicitor!

hmmm or another job?

 

[gap30]

OK lets say all goes well and i get my 2391 in a couple of weeks, i then get my JIB approved card - will i be any better off? i see plenty of JIB lads on here looking for work? its fooking dire out there atm

 

[Octopus]

With 9 years service you are entitled to redundancy pay so sit tight, and take the cheque.

If in the meantime your employer keeps you on a few more weeks than thats good isn't it!

 

[gap30]

With 9 years service you are entitled to redundancy pay so sit tight, and take the cheque.

If in the meantime your employer keeps you on a few more weeks than thats good isn't it!

i know there is work in the pipeline - but i think he is acting the goat to try and make us graft harder, thing is the hours are basic, no travel - on £12 an hour but pulling £350 ish a week (dont get me wrong it could be worse) and he is pushing hard atm

sometimes 2-3 hours travel a day

 

[Octopus]

i know there is work in the pipeline - but i think he is acting the goat to try and make us graft harder, thing is the hours are basic, no travel - on £12 an hour but pulling £350 ish a week (dont get me wrong it could be worse) and he is pushing hard atm

sometimes 2-3 hours travel a day

Better than £66 on the dole!

 

[gap30]

Better than £66 on the dole!

thats not an option for me, bought this house at the worst time during the peak, got 100% mortgage and i got a big payment every month, the house is nice but so is the mortgage!

£66 that is scary

 

[sbrown2]

Have you got kids and responsibilities. If your money has dropped can you pick up extra tax credits or benifits. You deserve them if you can get them. Just remember some families who do nothing earn at least £26000 a year. Get what you are entitled to.

 

[gap30]

Have you got kids and responsibilities. If your money has dropped can you pick up extra tax credits or benifits. You deserve them if you can get them. Just remember some families who do nothing earn at least £26000 a year. Get what you are entitled to.

yes mate got 2 kids, but the missus works 3 days a week as a legal secretary so i dont think we qualify, tbh i am hoping it would not come to that, but who knows what the future holds

 

[Octopus]

If you do lose your job the first thing you need to do is talk to your mortgage company and see if they'll allow you to go on to interest only payments only, it'll save you a lot of money in the short term.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Redundancy and leaving your job : Directgov - Employment

 

[Mr Mike]

Keep your head down, continue to work professionally; whilst sending out your c.v.
I know it has come at the wrong time for you but stay focussed, pass your exam and the redundancy may not come your way.

Hope all works out well for you.

 

[madmac]

Is the company a member of the ECA and do you get paid JIB wages/conditions etc? If they are and you do then it might be worthwhile giving your union rep. a call, do it even if they aint a member anyway.

 

[alarm man]

is it just you or is there others getting paid off,was there any meetings regards skills etc to say who goes and who stays,these things have to be done properly or you could have a case for unfair dismissal,id speak to a union..

 

[gap30]

is it just you or is there others getting paid off,was there any meetings regards skills etc to say who goes and who stays,these things have to be done properly or you could have a case for unfair dismissal,id speak to a union..

it affects about 10 of us but to be fair i would say i am in the top two skills/qualifications wise - but everything has been done by the book and yes the firm is a member of the ECA

 

[alarm man]

if its been done by the book then take the money and run,im a bit unsure about this week to week thing,make sure it isnt a week to week contract where he can let you go when work isnt there,be careful what you sign..

 

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[brucelee]

mate do you not still get child tax credit you may not get any working tax credit but may get child tax credit

 

[ian.settle1]

yes mate got 2 kids, but the missus works 3 days a week as a legal secretary so i dont think we qualify, tbh i am hoping it would not come to that, but who knows what the future holds

Why not ask the missus to have a word with her boss for some info?