redundancy pay calculator<\/a> on the gov.uk website.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/i> Consultation<\/h3>\n
If your employer intends to make you redundant, you have a right to meet with them to discuss the reasons for your redundancy and whether there are any alternatives, such as employment at another location or reduced hours.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i> Paid time off to find a new job<\/h3>\n
Once you have been made redundant and as long as you have worked for your employer for at least two years, you are allowed a reasonable amount of paid time off to find a new job, for instance, when attending a job interview or a training course. However, the concept of \u2018reasonable\u2019 is open to debate and your employer doesn\u2019t have to provide full pay for that time off. It may be as little as 40% of your normal pay.<\/p>\n
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Can you start a job during your redundancy notice period?<\/h2>\n
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You can start looking for a job straightaway, but can you start a new job during your redundancy notice period? The answer annoyingly is, \u2018it depends\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i> Leaving before the end of your redundancy notice period<\/h3>\n
You can do this and still hang onto your redundancy payment if your employer agrees to let you leave early. If you finish before the end of your notice period without the agreement of your employer, this will be taken as a resignation on your part and you won\u2019t receive your redundancy pay. Equally, if you leave early without speaking to your employer, this will also be seen as a resignation and you won\u2019t receive your redundancy pay.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i> When you are put on garden leave<\/h3>\n
If you are asked to spend your notice period on garden leave, this means that you won\u2019t be expected to go into work during that time but you will still be a paid employee. However, you can\u2019t start a new job during garden leave unless your employer agrees to it. If you start a new job during your garden leave and don\u2019t receive your employer\u2019s agreement, this will be taken as a resignation and you will lose your redundancy pay.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i> When you receive payment in lieu of notice (PILON)<\/h3>\n
In this situation, your employment will end immediately and at that point you\u2019ll be paid the full amount that you would have received if you had worked during that notice period. You will also be eligible to receive redundancy pay. The advantage of this option is that you can start a new job as soon as your employment ends.<\/p>\n
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Wrapping it up<\/h2>\n
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Facing redundancy can be a worrying prospect but your employer must treat you reasonably and legally. You have certain rights, such as a consultation, and you can begin a new job within your notice period if your employer agrees to this. The key to reducing anxiety is to get a clear picture of what you can do, what you will receive, and how an employer must treat you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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