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Employment Law For Redundancy In Orange
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Approach it like a 'soft' negotiation; pitch your proposal, explain why you want to be made redundant, why it's important to you, explain why you think it's a good time for you and the business. And then be silent. Wait for your manager's response.
The following tips will help you deal with the situation: keep calm. stay positive, see redundancy as an opportunity for change. focus on moving on, rather than looking back. take stock of your situation and look at your options. get advice from professional advisers. talk to your friends and family.
The statutory redundancy notice periods are: at least one week's notice if you have been employed between one month and two years. one week's notice for each year if employed between two and 12 years. 12 weeks' notice if employed for 12 years or more.
Lastly to be a genuine redundancy the employer must have not reasonably been able to give the staff member other work either in the same business or with an associated entity. Termination that is not because of redundancy covers both when an employee resigns or is fired.
You have the right to a 4-week trial period for any alternative employment you're offered. The 4-week period could be extended if you need training. Any extension must be agreed in writing before the trial period starts. Tell your employer during the trial period if you decide the new job is not suitable.
For more information on how to report discrimination, how to file a complaint, or about the complaint process, call 311 or (212) 416-0197.
The statute of limitations for filing all discrimination complaints in a New York court under the Human Rights Law remains three years.
Complaints alleging prohibited personnel practices should be directed to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). OSC receives, investigates, and prosecutes allegations of prohibited personnel practices. Information can be found at .
FOR ACTS THAT OCCURRED ON OR AFTER 2/15/2024, you must file your complaint within three years of the most recent act of alleged discrimination. If you were terminated, you must file within three years of the date you were first informed you would be terminated.
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