31-07-12, 12:34 AM
Snap...just got made redundant 6 weeks ago too.
Anyhow, first thing to do is check the rules stipulated in your contract as regards notice etc., and find out if your firm had an agreement with your union; some employers only recognise particular unions (again, this should be in your contract or Statement of Main Terms of employment).
As regards dismissal, the legal standing is (unless your contract states otherwise):
Less than one month worked - nil notice required.
Over one month but less than 2 years - one weeks notice required.
IIRC, after that, its one week for each *complete* year, up to a maximum of 12 weeks for 12 years or more service.
Redundancy payments: these apply after 2 years *continuous* service, exact rates depend on age / service.
Often in these situations, "last in / first out" is applied (ie the last people to join the firm will be first laid off), but not always (it'll depend on the exact situation).
Are there administrators / receivers appointed to take care of the firms affairs?
Anyhow, first thing to do is check the rules stipulated in your contract as regards notice etc., and find out if your firm had an agreement with your union; some employers only recognise particular unions (again, this should be in your contract or Statement of Main Terms of employment).
As regards dismissal, the legal standing is (unless your contract states otherwise):
Less than one month worked - nil notice required.
Over one month but less than 2 years - one weeks notice required.
IIRC, after that, its one week for each *complete* year, up to a maximum of 12 weeks for 12 years or more service.
Redundancy payments: these apply after 2 years *continuous* service, exact rates depend on age / service.
Often in these situations, "last in / first out" is applied (ie the last people to join the firm will be first laid off), but not always (it'll depend on the exact situation).
Are there administrators / receivers appointed to take care of the firms affairs?