Redundancy

[Hibee Kev]

So a week and a half ago the company I work for went bust and I was made redundant with immediate effect - just 2 days before my expected July pay date. Have received nothing and advised by the administrators to claim all monies due through the Government Redundancy Payments Service. This includes all unpaid wages, holiday pay, redundancy payments and notice period (which can only be claimed once your contractual notice period has expired). They have also advised me to claim for JSA as this will be deducted from any notice payments whether you claim for it or not, so I have done. But apparently the payments from the RPS can take 4-6 weeks which isn't ideal given the missed July wage.

Have any bouncers any experience of this or been in a similar situation? I've been made redundant before but that was done by the book with the Scottish office I worked closing down, where I had all wages paid and got my full 6 week notice period. So had plenty breathing space to find my next job. This situation is completely different and has taken everyone by surprise as the group I worked for was busy, profitable and had a significant order backlog. Seems like disastrous mismanagement by the holding company has taken all the UK groups under. We were given no heads-up by management at all, and basically no warning other than some whispers on the Monday followed by a group Teams call on the Wednesday by the administrators informing us we were all out of a job. Brutal

EXCLUSIVE: 450 jobs lost as county oil and gas firm goes under

Alderley PLC shutters amid Ukraine impact and changing energy landscape.

www.punchline-gloucester.com

 

[anti-remaster]

No experience of it mate but sorry to hear it

 

[Jack]

No experience or expertise but good luck.

 

[Hattie]

So a week and a half ago the company I work for went bust and I was made redundant with immediate effect - just 2 days before my expected July pay date. Have received nothing and advised by the administrators to claim all monies due through the Government Redundancy Payments Service. This includes all unpaid wages, holiday pay, redundancy payments and notice period (which can only be claimed once your contractual notice period has expired). They have also advised me to claim for JSA as this will be deducted from any notice payments whether you claim for it or not, so I have done. But apparently the payments from the RPS can take 4-6 weeks which isn't ideal given the missed July wage.

Have any bouncers any experience of this or been in a similar situation? I've been made redundant before but that was done by the book with the Scottish office I worked closing down, where I had all wages paid and got my full 6 week notice period. So had plenty breathing space to find my next job. This situation is completely different and has taken everyone by surprise as the group I worked for was busy, profitable and had a significant order backlog. Seems like disastrous mismanagement by the holding company has taken all the UK groups under. We were given no heads-up by management at all, and basically no warning other than some whispers on the Monday followed by a group Teams call on the Wednesday by the administrators informing us we were all out of a job. Brutal

EXCLUSIVE: 450 jobs lost as county oil and gas firm goes under

Alderley PLC shutters amid Ukraine impact and changing energy landscape.

www.punchline-gloucester.com

Yeah mate but it was about 10 years ago.
Got told on the Thursday, out the door on Friday with not a penny.
Was going to Turkey in a few weeks!! But gladly i got sorted re job wise.
But as said it was 10 years ago.
I did get my money for everything through the govt, but it took 2-3 months.
I was short of a full year by a couple of weeks so that was lost.
I got 4 years and the 11 months and 2 weeks was discarded for a 5th year.
Btw, although this was 10 years ago, like you i had to sign on, but got work 1 week later, the JSA told me that as i had been made redundant i was qualified to get a grant for up to £1500 to retrain as anything i wanted, ie you could go for fork lift licence, anything up to £1500.
Best of luck

 

[Ifield Hibee]

Really sorry to read this.

I was made redundant in 2018 but like @Hattie, all was done by the book.

Hope you get sorted on both the job front and with any payments you are due.

 

[1 Mcnamara]

That’s a sore one that. I can’t offer you any advice but i send my best wishes that it gets sorted properly and speedily.
At least you’ve got Hibs to cheer you up

 

[hibbybilly]

So a week and a half ago the company I work for went bust and I was made redundant with immediate effect - just 2 days before my expected July pay date. Have received nothing and advised by the administrators to claim all monies due through the Government Redundancy Payments Service. This includes all unpaid wages, holiday pay, redundancy payments and notice period (which can only be claimed once your contractual notice period has expired). They have also advised me to claim for JSA as this will be deducted from any notice payments whether you claim for it or not, so I have done. But apparently the payments from the RPS can take 4-6 weeks which isn't ideal given the missed July wage.

Have any bouncers any experience of this or been in a similar situation? I've been made redundant before but that was done by the book with the Scottish office I worked closing down, where I had all wages paid and got my full 6 week notice period. So had plenty breathing space to find my next job. This situation is completely different and has taken everyone by surprise as the group I worked for was busy, profitable and had a significant order backlog. Seems like disastrous mismanagement by the holding company has taken all the UK groups under. We were given no heads-up by management at all, and basically no warning other than some whispers on the Monday followed by a group Teams call on the Wednesday by the administrators informing us we were all out of a job. Brutal

EXCLUSIVE: 450 jobs lost as county oil and gas firm goes under

Alderley PLC shutters amid Ukraine impact and changing energy landscape.

www.punchline-gloucester.com

Fuck sakes Kev that’s a fuckin dull yin mate. Happened tae me in 2019, firm went bust but I got settled up with most of what I was due from the government thing. I’m sure you’ll get another gig soon bud.

 

[Purple & Green]

Sorry to hear that Kev, I hope you get sorted out soon.

 

[emerald green]

Aye, thats a shocker Kev. FS.

Best wishes and hope it sorts for you and yours very soon!

 

[Hibee Kev]

Cheers everyone Hopefully get sorted out with something soon - have a few “irons in the fire”. These opportunities have come via friends and former colleagues, the recruitment agencies have been less than useless. Have also had to hold my nose and go back on LinkedIn this past fortnight - what a place that is.

Will keep this thread updated with how I get on with the RPS claims etc, as this info may be of use to others in similar predicament in the future.

 

[sockyboy]

Have you tried ACAS mate? , They're pretty good at giving advice

 

[Bofahibee]

Sorry to hear this. I’d give your local Citizens Advice a call.

 

[Stu]

I'm really sorry Kev. Been there, not nice.

Check out this link mate, it's a bit general at first but stick with it.
Redundancy help

This tells you how to claim .

Claim for redundency and other money you're owed by an employer

Claim for redundancy and other money you’re owed by an employer

Claim money if you've lost your job because your employer has been made insolvent

www.gov.uk

Good luck pal.

 

[kaimendhibs]

Very sorry to hear this. Good luck

 

[Cavalier]

Reminds me of my Carillon days.

No advice other than that already offered. You have my best wishes though mate

 

[Rocky]

Shite situation, hope you get sorted soon. I know it's a twee af thing to say but it's amazing how often folk end up in a better job after redundancy so fingers crossed for that.

Might no be relevant in your situation but this might be worth a read through anyway:

What Should I Do If I’ve Been Made Redundant? StepChange

 

[Stu]

Shite situation, hope you get sorted soon. I know it's a twee af thing to say but it's amazing how often folk end up in a better job after redundancy so fingers crossed for that.

Might no be relevant in your situation but this might be worth a read through anyway:

What Should I Do If I’ve Been Made Redundant? StepChange

StepChange are excellent. I refer people to them all the time.

Simlar to these people - both great.

PayPlan’s Debt and Redundancy Guide

Our Guide to Redundancy and Debt talks you through what to do if you are in debt and are being made redundant or are at risk of redundancy.

www.payplan.com

 

[Smurf]

Sorry to hear this. I hope you very quickly get things sorted out.

 

[Doc Shrink]

Hope you get all you're due, and secure an alternative job quickly.

(With better pay and prospects!)

 

[jetsam1]

Awful situation. I have never been there but my Dad was made redundant when I was 17 very suddenly and whilst he was strong and tried not to let it affect us I know he found it hard.

Best of luck getting something good as soon as possible!

 

[Davy]

Sad to hear that mate. Don't have experience of it either.

 

[tricky]

A chance to work on your fitness for the Hogmanay fitba?
All the best mate hope you get sorted

 

[anti-remaster]

Heard anything positive Kev?

 

[Robert Barone]

All the best finding something quickly Kev..hope you get sorted soon.

 

[Hibee Kev]

Heard anything positive Kev?

So a quick update; I received a payment from the government RPS scheme last Wednesday for my unpaid wages and redundancy pay. It's not everything I was due but it's something and should mean I am no worse off assuming I take up permanent employment again by the end of the month. It also arrived in less than 3 weeks from when I made the claim, which was much quicker than I expected. I have also claimed for 3 weeks notice pay which I was entitled to but never received, should hopefully get that fairly soon. I have also joined up with some former employees seeking a protective claim award against our former employers, solicitors are doing it on a No Win No Fee basis. Might mean a bit of extra cash 12 months down the line. Also heading into town today to sign on for JSA as was advised to do so.

On the job front, after 3 weeks of applying for jobs, speaking to recruiters, and interviews I ended up with 3 job offers last Friday! Have just this morning accepted one and it's on a better salary and is based more in the renewables and clean energy sector, so hopefully more secure than remaining solely in the oil & gas industry. Meant to start next week. Cheers for all the support and advice everyone!

 

[hibbybilly]

So a quick update; I received a payment from the government RPS scheme last Wednesday for my unpaid wages and redundancy pay. It's not everything I was due but it's something and should mean I am no worse off assuming I take up permanent employment again by the end of the month. It also arrived in less than 3 weeks from when I made the claim, which was much quicker than I expected. I have also claimed for 3 weeks notice pay which I was entitled to but never received, should hopefully get that fairly soon. I have also joined up with some former employees seeking a protective claim award against our former employers, solicitors are doing it on a No Win No Fee basis. Might mean a bit of extra cash 12 months down the line. Also heading into town today to sign on for JSA as was advised to do so.

Get a job ya lazy bast....

On the job front, after 3 weeks of applying for jobs, speaking to recruiters, and interviews I ended up with 3 job offers last Friday! Have just this morning accepted one and it's on a better salary and is based more in the renewables and clean energy sector, so hopefully more secure than remaining solely in the oil & gas industry. Meant to start next week. Cheers for all the support and advice everyone!

Well done Kev, knew you wid get one.

 

[Forzahibs]

So a quick update; I received a payment from the government RPS scheme last Wednesday for my unpaid wages and redundancy pay. It's not everything I was due but it's something and should mean I am no worse off assuming I take up permanent employment again by the end of the month. It also arrived in less than 3 weeks from when I made the claim, which was much quicker than I expected. I have also claimed for 3 weeks notice pay which I was entitled to but never received, should hopefully get that fairly soon. I have also joined up with some former employees seeking a protective claim award against our former employers, solicitors are doing it on a No Win No Fee basis. Might mean a bit of extra cash 12 months down the line. Also heading into town today to sign on for JSA as was advised to do so.

On the job front, after 3 weeks of applying for jobs, speaking to recruiters, and interviews I ended up with 3 job offers last Friday! Have just this morning accepted one and it's on a better salary and is based more in the renewables and clean energy sector, so hopefully more secure than remaining solely in the oil & gas industry. Meant to start next week. Cheers for all the support and advice everyone!

Well done , glad things have worked out ok for you (Y)

 

[1 Mcnamara]

Good to hear a bit good news for a change.
Good luck wi the new job.

 

[Findlayhibby]

Yeah good luck with the new job.