Losing My Job

[bluesking]

Hi everybody.

I was informed on Friday last week that my department at work is to undergo a 2 week "consultation period" with a view to restructuring and myself probably losing my position as manager. They have asked me if I would be willing to drop back down to the lowest level (I will lose over £6000 p.a.) and I have told them that there is no way I will consider this. In light of this, they have offered me 3 months redundancy money if I am unsuccessful in my second meeting to convince them of the merits of myself remaining as manager.

Any advice please as I was going to demote one of my supervisors when I first started the role and was told that I couldn't as he would probably leave and claim constructive dismissal. I am able to do the same?

 

[aguero93:20]

You're getting sacked in the morning!

Sorry mate, couldn't resist.

You might have a case, you should speak to a solicitor.

 

[bluesking]

Thanks mate. You at least made me laugh!

 

[Henkeman]

The first question is whether the role of manager is going to continue or not. Or if not, what is it being replaced with - particularly in the light of offering you the lowest position.

 

[bluesking]

They are proposing to divide it between two other H.O.D.'s who have no experience or qualification in the position.

 

[bluejon]

From my understanding, as the role is being discontinued, you probably haven't got a leg to stand on. It's a shitty way to go about things, but there's not much you can do.

 

[Indaparkside]

You have to be employed by the company for at least 12 months if I remember right

 

[bluesking]

Been employed there for two and-a-half years (last 6 months as manager).

 

[aguero93:20]

You have to be employed by the company for at least 12 months if I remember right

Looking at the redundancy money they're offering he's there more than 2 years.

 

[ganganvince]

Don’t know your circumstances but weigh up your options carefully, would you get any lieu of notice money on top of the redundancy if so may well be more than any compensation ring acas who will give impartial advice.