Redundancy

[jacks09]

I was informed last week that my job was under consultation.......I know after 30 days I will get the bullet. Not too worried but was wondering if people had experienced this and how negotiable the package is?

[????]

How long you been there?

What's your notice period?

What other benefits do you get above salary?

[shebe]

Make sure that the process is being handled properly by your employer and that you know your rights - it will put you in a better position if anything is negotiable. If you're a trade union member, get advice from the union asap. If not, ACAS offers excellent free information/advice and an employee helpline.

http://www.acas.org.uk/?articleid=1611

[Mrs TP]

Try not to have to work your notice period - gardening leave is a must. Sorry to hear and good luck.

[womanofdulwich]

Try this:

http://www.pcs-hpnw.org.uk/resources/Questions%20for%20redundancy%20consultation%20meetings%20and%20appeals%20v2.pdf

I used it and nearly fell of my chair at some of the answers they came up with-then took legal advice.

( I worked all my notice though)

[jacks09]

Thanks all. I've only been there 7 months. I got a car (gutted to give it up). I've also had two share awards which none have vested.....missing out on nearly 600 shares which would have vested over 5 years. Got healthcare an dental also.

I've been offered four weeks severance on top of four weeks notice which I am aware is more than statutory....going through treatment on a back issue so am just keen to ensure my treatment will be honoured. My consultant may operate in the next few weeks. Also keen not to lose ALL my shares

[Robert Poste's Child]

Your health cover will last until the end of your notice period, so if you've just started consultation you should be ok for another three months at least. You should be able to use the consultation period to ask these kind of questions (if there is no union, has an employee rep been appointed, or if not you can ask yourself). From memory, consultation is 'about' 30 days and can end sooner if all questions are answered or later if there are more questions. Depending on the scale of change the company is making, there may also be a couple of weeks after consultation of group/individual meetings, mapping, looking for alternatives suggested by those who are at risk etc.