Unfortunately, employers are allowed to make an employee redundant and then hire someone to do the job for lower pay. This would include an apprentice carrying out the role after the previous employee was made redundant. However, they should have offered this role (and the pay) to you before hiring the new person.
Do companies have to offer voluntary redundancy?
To volunteer for redundancy, you can ask your employer. It’s a good idea to put it in writing. You should follow your employer’s policy or procedure for voluntary redundancy, if they have one. Your employer does not have to offer voluntary redundancy to everyone.
Can I refuse voluntary redundancy?
Are employers obliged to accept applications for voluntary redundancy? No, when an employer invites employees to put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy, it can reserve the right to refuse applications.
How long before you can replace a redundant role?
Therefore, generally, you should not recruit into a role that you have made redundant for a minimum of 6 months after the termination date of the employee. The topics this post covers are: Making Sure You’re Using Redundancy Properly.
What to do if you are made redundant in the UK?
If you do have to make redundancies you can get help from Jobcentre Plus. Employees have certain rights and may be entitled to redundancy pay if they’re made redundant. All employees under notice of redundancy have the right to:
What does it mean when you get a redundancy payment?
A genuine redundancy payment is a payment made to you as an employee, if your job is abolished and you no longer have a job. This means your employer has made a decision that your job no longer exists, and your employment is to be terminated.
When to apply for Fair Work redundancy pay?
Employees who were made redundant before 31 December 2014 may have been entitled to more generous redundancy pay under an old award. If you think this may apply to you or for more information, Contact us. An employer can apply to the Fair Work Commission to have the amount of redundancy they have to pay reduced if:
What should be included in a compulsory redundancy letter?
If you have been selected for compulsory redundancy, you will receive a formal notice of redundancy letter. The letter should say: ●●the reason for redundancy ●●what the notice period will be ●●the date of your last day of employment 5 ●●details of your redundancy pay ●●any other payments you will receive, such as for annual or long service leave
