Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Employment
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Redundancy
Payments:
I
have been told that I am going to be made redundant. I would like to know how much money I am going to get.
The
amount of money that you are entitled to depends on your age and how many years
you have worked for the company. In
the case of a statutory redundancy payment you will get one week’s pay for each complete year worked if you
are aged between 22 and 40, and one and a half week’s pay if aged between 41 and
64. The statutory redundancy
payment is a maximum of £250 per week. You
may also be entitled to pay in lieu of notice if you are not required to work
your notice. You would get one week’s salary for each full year worked to
a maximum of twelve weeks.
What if I earn more than £250 per week?
You
will only get a maximum of £250 per week paid as a redundancy payment but any
salary in lieu of notice should be paid at your normal rate of pay.
I have heard about people who seem to get tens of thousands of pounds, why is this?
Sometimes, an employer will offer enhanced rates to encourage employees to volunteer for redundancy. It may be that there is something that has been negotiated by the Union. It is also possible that their contract entitles them to several months’ notice. This may well be more than the statutory minimum
I
have developed a medical condition that is causing me problems at work, will my
employer be within their rights to sack me for this?
This can be quite a complex area, and without knowing all the details, it is quite difficult to advise. We would recommend that you come to see us at the Citizens Advice Bureau. However, it is permissible for an employer to dismiss someone who develops a medical condition that affects their ability to do their job. If your employer feels that you can no longer do her job properly, they may be able to dismiss you.
Can
I be dismissed ‘just like that?’
No.
There are procedures an employer should follow, if your employer does not
follow procedure you may be able to claim unfair dismissal at an employment
tribunal if you have worked there for a year or more.
A tribunal would need to be satisfied that the employer had acted
reasonably in deciding to dismiss her on the grounds of inability to do the job
for medical reasons.
Does
my employer have to get any evidence before he can dismiss me?
Before dismissing someone due to a medical condition, an employer should get
some evidence from the your GP or Consultant (with your permission of
course) about how the condition affects you and and the work they are doing.
You should also be able to see this evidence.