Once employment has terminated by reason of redundancy, if the economic situation suddenly changes and the employer needs to employ someone, it may re-employ the redundant employee. The employer is under no obligation to offer the redundant employee their job back; it is entitled to recruit someone else instead.
What happens if I get a new job while being made redundant?
A Typically there are no restrictions on you taking up employment after you are made redundant. Unless the terms and conditions of your redundancy package explicitly forbids you from taking up employment in the near future, you should not worry about getting another job.
How long after making a position redundant can you re employ?
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 should I do after I have been made redundant?
They will help you find a new job and may even pay for training. You can use the service during your notice period and for up to 13 weeks after you’ve been made redundant. You should also ask your employer for a written reference, as you can send this with your job applications.
Do you get redundancy pay if you accept an alternative job?
You won’t get any redundancy pay if you accept an alternative job with your current employer before the end of your notice period. If you’ve worked for your employer for 2 years at the end of your notice period, you’re entitled to time off to apply for jobs or go on training.
How are redundancy payments calculated for full time employees?
A redundancy payment is based on “a week’s pay” (subject to the statutory cap) and takes into account the employee’s age and the number of years of employment. Years of employment count equally for this purpose regardless of whether the employee worked full time or part time.
Why did I leave my job during my redundancy notice?
Your decision to leave your job during your notice period is going to be influenced by your personal financial situation, the redundancy and notice pay you’re entitled to and whether you’re on gardening leave or receive PILON. Only you will know whether the money you’re entitled to is worth waiting for or not.
