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Exceptions to statutory redundancy pay you’re still an employee of the company and
There are a few exceptions to statutory will receive your usual hourly rate.
redundancy pay. even if you’ve been in This means, however, that your employer
employment with the company for more than could ask you to go back to work at any point
two years. You won’t receive this rate of pay if during this period. And, as they still employ
you are: you, you can’t start another job in that time.
• Dismissed for misconduct (as this doesn’t
count as redundancy). Looking for work
The good news is, while you’re serving out
• An apprentice who will not have employment your notice period, you have the right to paid
in the company at the end of their training. time off work to look for a new job. When
• Offered another suitable role in the company you’re dealing with redundancy, your employer
or asked to stay on, but turned it down must give you a reasonable amount of time off
without good reason. to look for another job or to start training for a
new one.
• A merchant seaman or share fisherman.
However, your employer only has to pay you
• Crown servants, members of the armed 40% of that week’s pay for the time you take
forces or police services. off. So, don’t take it off just because you can –
• A domestic servant who is a member of your use it wisely!
employer’s family.
Act fast when dealing with redundancy
Pay in lieu Being made redundant can be difficult,
Your employer can choose whether they want especially if it comes as a surprise. But
you to continue working through your notice unfortunately, you can’t always avoid it. If you
period. If they decide they want your position find out you’re facing redundancy, make sure
to cease with immediate effect, you can still you know your rights!
receive redundancy pay, but only if you’ve If you need to, use online calculators to work
been there two years. out how much statutory pay you’re entitled
You’ll receive a lump sum called ‘pay in lieu’. to. You can find these on official government
The employer will work out how much you websites.
receive on the usual rates of statutory pay as If you do feel like you’ve been unfairly
above. Your employment with the company dismissed for any reason, don’t let this stress
will then end immediately. you out. Seek advice from your local CAB or
other online resources.
Garden leave
Your employer could also ask you to take Most of all – don’t panic! There are processes
something called ‘garden leave’. This is when to follow and, above all, there are new jobs out
you serve out the remainder of your notice there waiting for you!
period from home. While you’re not working,
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