Can you be made redundant in first 2 years?

Your employer still needs to have a clear process, but there are no rules about what it should be. If you’ve worked for your employer for less than 2 years your employer doesn’t need a redundancy process and doesn’t have to meet you individually.

Do you have to pay redundancy under 2 years?

You won’t get statutory redundancy pay if you: have worked in your job less than 2 years.

How many weeks per year do you get for redundancy?

Generally, the pay will depend on the employee’s period of continuous service. How many weeks per year do you get for redundancy? The number of weeks you receive for a redundancy will depend on how many years of continuous service. For example, you may receive four weeks of pay if you have worked for at least one year but less than two years.

Can a company Select you for voluntary redundancy?

It’s up to your employer whether they actually select you if you volunteer for redundancy. Your employer cannot just offer voluntary redundancy to age groups eligible for an early retirement package – this could be unlawful age discrimination.

How can I claim redundancy pay from the government?

You claim this money through the ‘Redundancy Payments Service’. You might be able to claim your statutory redundancy pay from the government. Before you can do this, you’ll need to go to an employment tribunal to make a redundancy pay claim. The tribunal will decide whether you’re entitled to redundancy pay or not.

Can You claim statutory redundancy pay if your employer is insolvent?

If they agree that you are, you can make a claim for your statutory redundancy pay through the ‘Redundancy Payments Service’. You should get help from an adviser if you need to claim your statutory redundancy pay when your employer isn’t insolvent. You’ll only be able to claim statutory redundancy pay through the Redundancy Payments Service.

How much does an employer have to pay for voluntary redundancy?

They can also use this time to arrange training or re-skill. However, no matter how much time an employee takes to look for another job, the employer only has to pay 40% of one week’s pay. How does voluntary redundancy pay compare to statutory redundancy pay? Often, payments for voluntary redundancy are larger sums than statutory redundancy pay.

How long does it take to get statutory redundancy notice?

However, as a general guideline, the statutory redundancy notice period is: One week’s notice (for those employed between one month and two years) One week’s notice for each year (for those employed between two years and 12 years) 12 weeks’ notice (for those employed for a period of more than 12 years)

Which is the first step in the voluntary redundancy process?

Every employer must follow the proper voluntary redundancy process. The first step is to write a voluntary redundancy letter explaining the situation and asking for members of staff to volunteer.

When do you get your pay back after redundancy?

These are based on an employee’s age and length of employment and are counted back from the date of dismissal. 1.5 weeks’ pay for each full year of employment after their 41st birthday a week’s pay for each full year of employment after their 22nd birthday half a week’s pay for each full year of employment up to their 22nd birthday