Company being sold as a going concern what redundancy rights do I have?

Chefie

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Hoping that someone can shed some light on this... The job that I am currently employed in for last 6 years is about to be sold as a "going concern", if the new owners decide not to carry on as it is, what redundency rights do I have?

Thanks in advance
 
Re: Redundency rights

there are rights afforded to the employees by the new owners under a "Transfer of Undertakings" - maybe someone can give more information on this?
 
Re: Redundency rights

If the company is being sold as a going concern, the new employer inherits your service and terms and conditions of employment (except pensions) - it is as if you always worked for them. Therefore in the event of a redundancy, it will be calculated on all of your service. However, they cannot make redundancies just because of the transfer, there must be other reasons justifying the redundancy. You must be given 30 days notice of the transfer and details of what is involved.
 
Re: Redundancy rights

Effectively, your rights are not affected.

If they make you redundant, it must be genuine and fair.

If it is not genuine, you can sue for unfair dismissal.

If it is genuine, you will get your statutory entitlements in the same way as any other employee being made redundant.

Brendan
 
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