I am in a position where it is likely to suit both me and my employers for them to replace me. I have less than 2 years service so they will not have to pay me redundancy.
However I also have a health problem, I am currently on a waiting list for tests, and I don't know how it will turn out. Because of my age as well, I think I may have trouble getting another job although my skills are good. I have never been unemployed before and have only taken 2 weeks sick leave in 26 years of employment history.
So I'd like them to move the job to another part of the country, which would probably suit them, in order that they can give me notice to make it easier to get unemployment benefit or possibly disability benefit if the health disimproves.
I think my employers, who are grateful for what I've done in a difficult post, and will need my help to train in the replacement, will play ball with this idea but I want to know my facts before approaching them formally.
My question is: what other grounds can employers give notice on (eg they might well reduce the hours for the new person) that would qualify me for benefits? I know that if I am the one to give notice then I won't qualify.
And anything else I should be aware of in this situation?