HR tip: Time off for redundant employees

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Question:
"We have made some employees redundant and they are now demanding that we let them have time off to seek other work. How do we and they stand?"

HR tip:
Employees who have two years' service and have been declared redundant are entitled to reasonable time off work during their statutory notice period to seek alternative work or training opportunities.

'Reasonable' is not defined and, if taken to law, would be within the judgment of the tribunal. Employees who so qualify are entitled to a total of two days pay for this time off. You may find it prudent to allow them all, regardless of length of service, a generous amount of time off, though at times to suit you. Good will is most important at this stage.

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May 2008
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Calculating pay-in-lieu of notice
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Recovering training costs from departing employee
Employing husband and wife in same unit

April 2008
Employee relocation
Does raising standards require new contract?
Return after redundancy
Mobile phone use

March 2008
Proof of drunkenness
Satisfactory references
Time off for funerals
Redundancy – bumping

February 2008
Companion at informal warning
Advising retirement age employees of their rights
Alcohol on site
Lawful discrimination

January 2008
Reducing company car standard
The disappearing employee
Pre-employment medicals
Monitoring bullying
Controlling absence

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