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Actions to take preempting redundancy (feddit.uk)

submitted 4 days ago by NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk to c/askuk@feddit.uk

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Right, I suspect I'm for the chop in January and didn't want to leave anything on the table.

What actions should I take now rather than wait for redundancy?

I'm talking less about "hit the gym/LinkedIn" and more to get the most from the company while I'm still engaged.

So for example, I plan to call on the employee assistance services to work on some counselling that I suspect could help me (in case that service extends indefinitely while the case is open).

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[–] Cyber@feddit.uk 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

As others have said - check your contract, but, also ask them for a copy of your contract... (and from reading other comments, maybe keep this for the 2nd meeting to delay until a 3rd?)

I was quite surprised when I changed roles a few years ago that the (large, global) company had only a single piece of paper with my NI details on. Nothing else.

If their copy is different, of course check the dates - I'm not a lawyer - but you might be able to pick the "better" version...

If you have things like overtime, then maybe you'll be able to take advantage of that to claim more income whilst you close out actions... or... dunno... get an eye test and claim it back...?

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Thanks Cyber. Loving the eye test proposal as I only did one in the summer and claimed (along with £60 towards the glasses) but wonder if it's per calendar year! :)

That's exactly along the lines I was thinking! - any little advantage to take before I get notice of redundancy, and also after I get notice.