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A Guide to the Redundancy Process
Being made redundant is something many people will have to deal with at some point in their career. Our guide looks the rules employers must follow, how redundancy pay is calculated, and what options ...
All About Child Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit is a benefit designed to help families with children. Although those in work can also receive it, if you've just been made redundant, your income will naturally have decreased; theref...
All About Constructive Dismissal
If you feel forced to resign because your working conditions have become unacceptable, you may be able to claim constructive dismissal and demand compensation from your former employer....
All About Council Tax Benefit
When you experience redundancy, you need all the financial help you can get. Council Tax Benefit makes it easier to survive on a reduced income....
All About Franchises
Have you ever wanted to start your own business but weren't sure what kind? If so, perhaps what you need is a franchise....
All About Non-Statutory Redundancy Pay
Sometimes employers go beyond the meagre limits of Statutory Redundancy Pay and offer something better. But what are the issues involved?...
All About Redundancy Counselling
Redundancy is one of the great life-disrupting events. Experienced advisers can help you cope with it and recover from it....
All About Tax Rebates and Redundancy
If you've just been made redundant, you may be due a tax rebate. Sometimes it will be handled automatically; otherwise, you'll need to claim yourself....
All About the Open University
If you've always wanted a degree, but either don't fancy or can't afford going to a conventional university, Britain's Open University may be just what you need....
Am I at Risk of Being Made Redundant?
If your firm plans to make redundancies it pays to know how they will judge who goes first and who is at risk....
Am I Eligible for Voluntary Redundancy?
Voluntary redundancy might sound like a golden opportunity, but just because your employer offers it, it does not always mean they will select you....
Am I Entitled to Redundancy from Temporary Work?
Temporary workers are sometimes seen as second class citizens by some employers, but this should not be the case when it comes to redundancy pay....
An Overview of Government Benefits
If you've just been made redundant, the benefits system offers you something to fall back on. Here's an overview of what you can expect from it....
Are Home Workers Entitled to Redundancy?
Working from home can be rewarding in many ways, but it can be a grey area when it comes to redundancy pay....
Are There Any Grants to Help with Retraining After Redundancy?
A look at what your options are when training to become an electrician later in life, and how you can fund this....
Being Made Redundant During a Career Break
Whenever you are notified of redundancy while on leave, the situation gives rise to special uncertainties, including, often, a suspicion that the redundancy is unfair....
Can I Be Made Redundant During a Career Break?
Career breaks can be a grey area when it comes to employment law and not everyone will qualify for redundancy....
Can I Be Made Redundant When Pregnant?
Losing your job when pregnant can be a huge shock and while in some circumstances it can be beneficial you need to make sure you have not been unfairly dismissed....
Can I Claim Benefits If I Have Volunteered for Redundancy?
Taking voluntary redundancy can often result in a hefty payout which in some circumstances can affect what benefits you are entitled to....
Can I Claim Jobseekers Allowance When Overseas?
Just because you leave the country it does not necessarily mean your jobseeker’s allowance ends the minute you leave UK soil....
Can I Take on More Staff After Making Person Redundant?
Recruiting staff after making redundancies is a process which must be handled with care; this article looks at how long you have to wait before recruiting again....
Can You Use Redundancy Money to Pay Off Mortgage?
Realistic advice for a person recently made redundant with questions about using their redundancy payment to pay off their mortgage....
Claiming Redundancy When With an Agency
Not all workers have the same rights when it comes to redundancy pay, sometimes it can pay to be an agency worker, but sometimes it can’t....
Completing your Secondary Education
Always regretted the fact that you didn't work a bit harder at school? Redundancy may be just the time to think about upgrading your qualifications....
Counselling After Being Made Redundant: A Case Study
Being made redundant can come as a huge blow but for many people they will not be able to bounce back until they seek professional help....
Deciding What Type of Job you Want
Redundancy doesn't have to be a tragedy. It can also be an opportunity to take your life in a new direction. But which one?...
Depression as a Result of Redundancy
It's normal to feel a little miserable when you're made redundant. But for some people, it goes way beyond that. Redundancy can lead to a deep depressive illness....
Do I Need to Tell a Future Employer About My Redundancy?
You shouldn’t feel scared or anxious about telling your new employer about being made redundant, but if you do there are some situations when it might not be necessary....
Do I Need to Tell Anyone I Have Lost My Job?
Some people choose to keep quiet when made redundant while others tell anyone who listens. The choice is yours, but there might be some you are legally obliged to tell....
Do Women Lose Out More on Redundancy?
Even in an age of equality, some women still lose out next to men when it comes to redundancy....
Does Consultation Always End in Redundancy?
Not all consultation periods end in redundancy and it is the job of the employer to make sure there are as few redundancies as possible....
Early Retirement
Your employer may offer you early retirement as an alternative to redundancy. But it may not always be the best option....
Getting a Job When You Have Been Made Redundant
Getting a job after you’ve been made redundant might seem like an uphill struggle, but it needn’t be that way if you are well prepared and know what to expect....
Going into Higher Education for the First Time
If you've missed out on higher education thus far, redundancy is the ideal time to consider it again. You may find that the qualifications you gain open up a whole new world of opportunities to you....
Government Grants for Retraining
Whether you're facing redundancy or are just worried about it, updating your skill set may be just what you need to stay competitive in the employment market. Often you will find that government finan...
Housing Benefit Explained
If you rent accommodation and have been made redundant, you may be able to get help paying your rent from the government. Here is a brief guide to Housing Benefit....
How a Redundancy Complaint Procedure Works
If you are unhappy with the way your employer handled the redundancy process, you can make a complaint to an Employment Tribunal. But how will your complaint actually be handled?...
How Accepting an Alternative to Redundancy Affects your Rights
When redundancy is threatened, sometimes alternatives are proposed. It's important to understand how these alternatives might affect your redundancy rights....
How does Redundancy Effect your Company Shares?
If you have share options in the company you work for, or have been participating in a share award scheme, how does redundancy affect your rights?...
How Much Statutory Redundancy Pay Will I Get?
Most people who are made redundant are entitled to Statutory Redundancy Pay. Here's how to work out how much you should get....
How Redundancy Affects Bonuses
The basic rules on establishing the statutory minimum amount of redundancy pay are clear. Throw bonuses into the mix, however, and things get more complicated....
How Redundancy Affects Pregnant Women
The issue of pregnant woman in the workplace is still seen as a taboo subject for many employers, but if redundancies need to be made it is important you know your rights....
How to Manage your Debts
If redundancy means you're going to struggle with debt repayments, options are available to help you mitigate some of the unpleasantness....
How to Tell Employees You Are Making Them Redundant
A guide to how to tell your employees that you are making them redundant - making sure you appreciate the personal impact...
How to Tell People You've Been Made Redundant
It is important you understand how you actually feel about being made redundant in order to decide how to tell your friends and family....
How to Use Flexible Working to Avoid Redundancy
This article explores ways in which flexible working arrangements can help cut down on redundancies....
How your Redundancy Package can Affect your Benefits
In a period of unemployment following redundancy, you may need to live on benefits. But how will your redundancy package affect your eligibility?...
I Changed My Career After Redundancy: A Case Study
With redundancy also comes opportunity, being made redundant can sometimes be a blessing in disguise, this case study follows Tim as he embarks on his career change....
I Forfeited My Redundancy Pay for New Job: A Case Study
Finding a new job can have its drawbacks if you have just been made redundant, this article looks at why Stephen forfeited his redundancy pay for a new job....
I Successfully Challenged My Redundancy: A Case Study
Being made redundant can be stressful, but you should challenge your employer if you think you have been treated unfairly, this article looks at how Joyce successfully challenged her redundancy....
I Took Voluntary Redundancy: A Case Study
Taking voluntary redundancy can be a great way to make a fresh start, this article looks at why one engineer chose the voluntary redundancy path....
I Was Made Redundant at 50: A Case Study
How Mike regained his confidence and found a new direction after he was made redundant at fifty....
I Work in the Public Sector, Am I at Risk?
The government is looking to cut up to 40,000 public sector jobs in the next few years as it tries to reign in the UK’s spending....
Important Interview Tips
Twenty minutes in an interview can make or break your life. Here's how to perform at your best....
Insurance Against Redundancy
If you're worried about job security, taking out insurance against redundancy may help you survive the loss of your job with your lifestyle intact....
Investing a Redundancy Payment
If you get a large redundancy payment, you may be tempted to splash out on a sports car. But try and calm yourself down and think about some sensible choices instead....
Is it Illegal to Do Cash in Hand Work When Redundant?
When faced with redundancy it can be tempting to do some cash in hand work, but it is important you still operate within the law.
When faced with redundancy it can be tempting to do some cash in ha...
Is Overtime Calculated Into My Redundancy Pay?
Many employees rely on overtime to top up their basic wage, but when calculating redundancy overtime is not always taken into account....
It Took Me a Year to Get Over Redundancy: A Case Study
Sally took nearly a year to feel back to her positive self after being made redundant....
Living on a Reduced Income
Redundancy brings an abrupt change in your income level. It's important to adjust your daily finances straight away to cope with the new circumstances you find yourself in....
Long-term Unemployment and Benefits
Long-term unemployment is the spectre which haunts anyone facing redundancy. If you should experience it, however, there are special government programmes designed to help....
Looking for a New Job
When redundancy is in the offing, you'll need to look for a new job. But how will your rights be affected?...
Motivational Tips for When You Are Redundant
It is important to grab every opportunity that comes your way when redundant, which is why it’s important to be motivated and have the right mental attitude....
My Employer Sacked Me After Re-Recruiting Me: A Case Study
Many employers will re-recruit staff after making them redundant, but this does not always end well, this article looks at what happened to Jim after being re-recruited....
My Employer Was Made Insolvent: A Case Study
When the company you work for is declared insolvent it is important you know your rights, this article looks at how to claim back what is owed to you....
My Redundancy Money and a Bar in Spain: A Case Study
Elaine Lincoln bought a bar in Spain with her redundancy money and started a new life in the sun....
My Union Helped Me in Redundancy: A Case Study
You can sometimes feel all alone when facing redundancy, but it needn’t be that way, this article looks at how one teacher called on her union for help....
Negotiating a Redundancy Package with your Employer
When you're faced with redundancy, you don't need to accept the first package your employer offers you. Negotiate to get a better deal....
Offered Alternative Job, Will I Still Get Redundancy Money?
Being offered a new job while you are in a consultation period can be god news, but it also means you risk losing your redundancy payout....
Overview of Your Employer's Obligations
The law imposes strict obligations on your employer when redundancies are due to take place. This article presents a summary of what those obligations are....
Pros and Cons of Setting Up a Business
Redundancy can open the door to a new life and allow you to look into the pros and cons of setting up your own business....
Questionnaire: Can I Challenge My Redundancy at a Tribunal?
Employers can make their staff redundant for lots of reason, but if suspect you have been unfairly treated you can take action against your employer....
Questionnaire: Can I Get a Bank Loan in Redundancy?
When you have been made redundant it‘s better not to take on any debt, but if you need to these few questions should help you assess whether you can apply for a loan....
Questionnaire: Do I Need to Join a Trade Union?
A trade union can be a vital source of help during redundancy, these few questions should help you decide whether joining a union is right for you....
Questionnaire: Have You Been Unfairly Dismissed?
Being made redundant can be traumatic and even more so if you suspect you have been made redundant unfairly. This questionnaire should help you decide whether your dismissal was fair....
Questionnaire: How do I Pay My Mortgage in Redundancy?
If you have been made redundant and are struggling to repay your mortgage these few questions should help you assess whether any help is available to you....
Questionnaire: How Much Tax Will I Pay on My Redundancy?
Your redundancy payment is one of the few upsides of being made redundant, but you may find some of this belongs to the tax man....
Questionnaire: Is My Redundancy Pay Correct?
Trying to work out how much redundancy money you are owed can be tricky, these few questions should help you assess how much you are entitled to....
Questionnaire: Should I Go for a Job I Am Over Qualified For?
It can be tempting to accept the first job that comes along when you have been redundant for a long time but this is not always the best move....
Questionnaire: Should I Relocate or Take Redundancy?
Having to choose between being made redundant or relocating is never easy and you will need to decide what you are willing to sacrifice....
Questionnaire: Should I Remortgage If Expecting Redundancy?
If you are worried about being made redundant now is the time to check you are on the cheapest mortgage rate and not paying more than you should....
Questionnaire: Should I Take Early Redundancy If Offered?
Redundancy doesn’t always have to be bad, there are circumstances in which it can be positive, these few questions should help you decide if early redundancy is right for you....
Racism and Redundancy
Unfortunately racism in the workplace does occur, so what should you do if you suspect you have been made redundant because of your race? Read on and find out......
Redundancy and Disability
Those with disabilities can feel victimised when firms start making people redundant, so it is important employers go the extra mile to cater for those with disabilities....
Redundancy and Keeping Up Mortgage Payments
As unemployment figures continue to rise it’s important to work out how you would pay your mortgage if you were made redundant....
Redundancy and Stress
In recent times research has documented the damaging effects of stress in the workplace. Unfortunately, it's a problem which the possibility of redundancy can only aggravate....
Redundancy and the Question of Age
Redundancy poses special problems for older workers. Legislation passed in 2006, however, now offers them protection against discrimination....
Redundancy Helped Me Follow My Dreams: A Case Study
Justin followed his dreams to be a working actor after being made redundant at 53...
Redundancy Threat: How Much Paid Time Off to Seek Work?
The law entitles you to reasonable time off to look for work during a redundancy period....
Redundancy: Telling Employees in Person
Making staff redundant is never an easy task, but it can be made less painful for all involved if it is done face-to-face....
Redundant: What Debts Should I Pay First?
Scraping together enough money to pay off debts when your redundant can seem impossible, which is why it is important to prioritise....
Regaining Confidence After Redundancy: A Case Study
A real life story of how a young professional needed a confidence boost after being made redundant....
Re-Training Options
If you're faced with redundancy, you should consider retraining to freshen up your skills and keep yourself competitive in the employment market. But what retraining options do you have?...
Self-Employment Explained
The number of self-employed people in Britain has been growing. And some studies predict almost half the workforce could eventually be self-employed. Could you be one of them?...
Should I Take a Job Cut or a Pay Cut?
As businesses come under pressure to cut costs more employees are being offered a pay cut instead of redundancy, but this is not always the best option....
Start your Own Consultancy Business
Have you acquired valuable expertise in the course of doing your job? If so, rather than looking for another salaried position, you could consider setting yourself up as an independent consultant....
Taking a Break to Travel After Redundancy
Should you put some of that redundancy money to good use, funding a round-the-world travel adventure? Or should you concentrate on finding a new position first and indulge yourself later?...
Taking a Mortgage Break: Paying the Interest Only
Paying the interest only on your mortgage is a good way to cut down on your monthly payments, but switching to interest only should only be done when absolutely necessary....
Telling your Family
You'll need your family's support to get through the experience of redundancy. Telling them about it in the right way is the first step to securing it....
The Best Way to Spend Your Redundancy Pay
It might be tempting to splash out and spend your redundancy pay on life’s little luxuries, but for it to be beneficial you will need to spend it wisely....
The Effects of Redundancy on Your Marriage
In the worst cases, redundancy can seem like a vicious circle in which one problem spirals after another. Losing your job can sometimes mean losing your marriage too....
The Jobs Most at Risk of Redundancy
The sectors that have suffered the highest number of redundancies has changed over the years as changes in society dictate what jobs are most in demand....
The Role of Trade Unions In Redundancies
Looming redundancies make for a stressful and confusing time in the workplace. Trade unions can offer valuable support....
Time-Off to Look for Work or Retrain When Redundancy is Imminent
If you're under notice of redundancy, the law grants you the right to paid time off to look for a new job or to arrange re-training....
Unfair Redundancy and What to do
Under what circumstances would your redundancy constitute unfair dismissal, and what options are open to you for seeking redress?...
Was My Redundancy Illegal? A Case Study
Martin gets advice to see if his redundancy was illegal on the grounds of discrimination against his sexuality...
What are Career Coaches?
If you're not happy with your current career track, perhaps outside advice can help you find a new one. A career coach may be just what you need....
What are my Obligations to Creditors?
Redundancy often raises the prospect of you possibly having to default on your debts. So what exactly are your obligations to your creditors?...
What Are the Financial Penalties Attached to Redundancy?
Finding out you are being made redundant can be a hard pill to swallow and even more so if there are any financial penalties attached to your redundancy....
What Happens to your Pension?
When redundancies are in the offing, you need to know how your pension will be handled should the axe fall on you....
What is Employee Buy-out?
If the company you work for plans to shut your entire site down, perhaps you and your fellow workers should consider taking the business over and running it for yourselves....
What is PPI and can I Claim on it?
Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) can be a vital resource when you're facing redundancy. But will you be able to claim on it?...
What is Redundancy?
The term redundancy is bandied around a lot. Often it's misused. So what exactly is the correct definition of redundancy?...
What to do if your Employer Becomes Insolvent
The law provides elaborate protections for employees facing redundancy. But how do these apply if your employer is insolvent?...
What to Do When Made Redundant
It can be hard to know what to do after you have been made redundant, this article offers some guidance....
When a Workforce Fights Against Redundancy
If an employer intends to make some or all of a workforce redundant, how viable is the idea of mounting a campaign of resistance in an attempt to bring about a change of plans?...
When an Employer Offers Alternatives to Redundancy
Redundancies should only take place after any alternative possibilities have been thoroughly considered, both by the employer and the employees affected. This is not only good practice, but a legal re...
When Redundancy Insurance is Not Good
Insuring yourself against redundancy may sound like a fool proof plan, but in reality this type of insurance does not always prove worthwhile....
Where to get Outside Help on Redundancy Issues
If you're faced with redundancy, you'll find that the law on the issue is complex. You need to know where to look for outside advice....
Who is Entitled to Statutory Redundancy Pay?
Statutory Redundancy Pay is the money an employer is obliged to pay its employees by law if they are made redundant. But who exactly is entitled to it?...
Who Will be Made Redundant?
When only part of a workforce is to be made redundant, an emotionally charged selection process must take place. It is important that the employer follow the strict guidelines laid down in law about h...
Why the Government are Charging for Unfair Dismissal Claims
A look at what is being done to crack down on the number of speculative claims being made at employment tribunals and how this could impact your unfair dismissal claim....
Will Going on Strike Affect My Redundancy?
Strike action does not always mean sacrificing your work rights, but it is important to that your strike is legal or it could result in you being dismissed....
Will I Receive Maternity Pay in Redundancy?
It is not uncommon for firms to make employees on maternity leave redundant, which can result in no or reduced maternity pay....
Will My Pension Be Affected by My Redundancy?
Being made redundant doesn’t always mean that you will lose your pension scheme as well, but there is a risk....
Your Mortgage and Benefits
Losing your home because you can't keep up with the mortgage payments is one of the greatest fears of anyone experiencing redundancy. What help can you expect from the government?...
Your Obligations When you're Receiving Benefits
Benefits are there to support you during the difficult moments of your life, such as redundancy. But you should be aware that claiming them does involve significant obligations on your part....
Your Rights: Doing Volunteer Work When Redundant
Volunteer work might look good on your CV, but this article delves into the practicalities of volunteer work and what rights you have....
Your Savings and Benefits
If you've just been made redundant, you may be forced to live on benefits for a while. But how will any savings you have, and that redundancy payment you got, affect your eligibility?...