June 24, 2020

MBL: Redundancy

36 minutes

Are you worried you’re about to lose your job because of the coronavirus crisis? Has the job retention scheme kept you afloat since lockdown – but now your boss wants to let you go? If you’re facing redundancy, it's important to know your rights. How many days’ notice should you get and how much pay? If you're an employer, do you understand your obligations if you have to reduce your workforce? Millions of workers are at risk of redundancy in the coming months as the government furlough scheme starts to be phased out from August. So now is the time to get your redundancy queries answered.

Paul Lewis and a panel of experts are here with knowledge and advice. Email your questions to [email protected]

Guests:

Merrill April, Partner at CM Murray, specialist employment lawyers

Susan Raftery, Senior adviser at Acas, the conciliation and advice service for employees and employers

Minesh Patel, Welfare policy manager, Citizens Advice

Producer: Sally Abrahams

Editor: Emma Rippon

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