Hi,
An employee was recently made redundant, due to leave the end of this month.
Her manager has asked if she can come back after a one week break in service - stating she doesn’t need to take a 4 week break in service because she is coming back on a FTC.
Can anyone confirm if this is the case?
Is there any deviation because there is a change from a permanent contract to FTC??
Thank you,
Laura
It sounds as if the redundancy doesn't need to take place right now. If the FTC opportunity is available when the employee's role comes to an end, they could move straight onto the FTC. During their time on the FTC, if a permanent opportunity arises they could be redeployed into this, thereby protecting their employment and avoiding redundancy. If there isn't, when the FTC draws to a close, they could either move to another FTC (if there's one available) or alternatively they'd be entitled to redundancy at that point and this would include recognition of the entire length of service including the time worked on the FTC.
That's correct Laura - only if the earnings etc of the FTC offered differed significantly from the existing ones might there be any need to do the redundancy first. Indeed, you could if you wished enhance the severance terms a bit for any redundancy arising at the ending of the FTC.
That's correct Laura - only if the earnings etc of the FTC offered differed significantly from the existing ones might there be any need to do the redundancy first. Indeed, you could if you wished enhance the severance terms a bit for any redundancy arising at the ending of the FTC.
