We have not been told officially that the premises is being sold, but we have concrete effidence.(athough the management don't know that we have found out) If the premises is sold to someone who decides to keep the staff already there, are we obliged to stay, or do we have a choice. I have never been in this stuation before.
2007-07-03 09:39:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thank you Richard, lets share a bottle of vodka. Cheers. x
2007-07-03 09:56:55 · update #1
check out www.acas.com - it tells you everything you need to know!
2007-07-03 09:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by HappyDaze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you can only get redundancy if you've worked for the company for at least two years minimum....so it sounds like you're eligible.
Each company is individual when it comes to redundancy package calculations but generally you should get at least one weeks wages per year in service, plus your notice period (in wages) as a minimum.
You can only take redundancy if you are offered it, otherwise you will be leaving of your own accord and won't be entitled to any payout.
You may find that the person who buys the premises and keeps the staff on (if this were to happen) may offer redundancy to a certain number of people. However it would be in their interest to get rid of people who have only been there for a short time because it would be cheaper. Generally you don't get a choice in these situations though.
Every company is different though so it would be worth referring to your staff manual/handbook if you have one to see what the current redundancy policies are.
2007-07-03 09:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
UK answer.
Assuming the business is being sold to another and is to continue in the premises, or the closure of the existing firm, you have a claim for redundancy. Some comes from the State and the rest from the Employer.
However, there is an Act called 'Transfer of Undertakings' that obliges the new owners, if they continue to employ you, to treat your employment as continuing for the purpose of any redundancy that happens later on.
2007-07-03 09:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speak to the Citizens Advice Bureau they will guide you on the right path, they know all the updated laws on what's what.
On the other hand if offered redundancy and have seven years service you should be entitled to seven times your basic annual wage less tax OK.
2007-07-03 10:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the US? You have no rights. Although I believe if enough people are being layed off, they are required to give a 60 or 90 day notice of impending layoffs.
2007-07-03 09:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These links show the answers to your question from the employer's point of view, but I think that you will find them helpful. http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=RESOURCES&site=150&itemId=1074479737
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1074019927
There are so many factors involved here. However, I think that this will give you material to work on -- along with your colleagues. I hope that it works out well for you.
2007-07-03 09:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should check with the "Department of Redundancy Department" regarding this.
2007-07-03 09:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by songndance1999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who cares?................get a new job & get over yourself !
2007-07-03 10:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by Hot Fuss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋