Anyone on here fully versed in the employment / employee laws?

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As you all know, I was made redunandant a few months ago from Offshore, I have worked for the same company for around 14 years

I worked all through my 12 week notice period which would have ended on the June 13th, but was then extended as I was asked to cover on another Rig.

This extension ran from June 13th to the end of July, which I again put my head down, worked and didn't grumble...

Then a few weeks ago, I was informed of a new contract for 3 months on my original Rig I was made redundnant from, this extension now takes me to the end of November.

I am of course appreciative of the 'extra' monthly wages, but how many times can an employer 'Legally' keep extending your notice for?

This dark cloud is effectively playing with my mental health, and will I or will I not have yet another extension.... (sigh)
 
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As you all know, I was made redunandant a few months ago from Offshore, I have worked for the same company for around 14 years

I worked all through my 12 week notice period which would have ended on the June 13th, but was then extended as I was asked to cover on another Rig.

This extension ran from June 13th to the end of July, which I again put my head down, worked and didn't grumble...

Then a few weeks ago, I was informed of a new contract for 3 months on my original Rig I was made redundnant from, this extension now takes me to the end of November.

I am of course appreciative of the 'extra' monthly wages, but how many times can an employer 'Legally' keep extending your notice for?

This dark cloud is effectively playing with my mental health, and will I or will I not have yet another extension.... (sigh)
Sorry to hear of your situation and complicated follow on contracts.

Are you in a professional institution, trades union, or do you have legal cover from your home insurance. They can be helpful and in some instance fight your corner. Even though I’m long retired I still have all three available. Your employers HR could be asked to advise formally. Good luck .
 
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I am working for an Offshore Company, and not part of a trade union.
Okay. this from ACAS may give some help. It almost seems since your employee is continuing to use you that your redundancy could be unfair. But it is such complex issue, undoubtedly with sensitivity for future employment in the sector, I would contact ACAS, or as stated above a law firm that specialises in employment law.

 
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If you received your Redundancy payout at the end of the three months, then they are just employing you as a Casual which is a way of reducing your company retirement pension.
 
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Yes I also called ACAS but they couldn't really give me a definite answer either..

It is complex, so basically this is why HR pull on it
Not sure if ACAS are motivated to help on a personal basis, in the same way as a specialist law firm.

John
 
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If you received your Redundancy payout at the end of the three months, then they are just employing you as a Casual which is a way of reducing your company retirement pension.
No

I have not recevied my redundancy payment yet, this will now be paid out end of November.
 
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If you received your Redundancy payout at the end of the three months, then they are just employing you as a Casual which is a way of reducing your company retirement pension.
It may well be a backhanded method of reducing the long term workforce. But if they wish to continue employing him then the position cannot have been truly redundant in the first instance. Therefore, the company made him redundant falsely.

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It may well be a backhanded method of reducing the long term workforce. But if they wish to continue employing him then the position cannot have been truly redundant in the first instance. Therefore, the company made him redundant falsely.

John
This is probably a more tricky one as it's not one place of work, I was drafted to another Rig to cover someone who was unwell during my 12 weeks notice, then my first extension was to help out at another Rig in Aberdeen, then my second extension was to work on my original rig as it's now managed to bag a new contract for 3 months.
 
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As you have been given notice I believe any extension has to be mutually agreed. You are within your rights to respectively decline extending your notice period. Of course if you want or need the additional money that's for you to decide.

When I resigned from my last job (not redundancy), I was on 3 months notice. I worked my notice and during it my employer asked me to stay an extra 3 months. They offered me a financial incentive in addition to my salary if I agreed to stay. I respectively told them to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. Telling them is imprinted in my memory 😭🤣. Good luck with your future.
 
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This is probably a more tricky one as it's not one place of work, I was drafted to another Rig to cover someone who was unwell during my 12 weeks notice, then my first extension was to help out at another Rig in Aberdeen, then my second extension was to work on my original rig as it's now managed to bag a new contract for 3 months.
Yes, could be tricky. But if an employment court considered it was continuous employment. That might be decisive. IMHO, Even if you were given separate contracts. If they were effectively for the same employer and for the same type of work. You might have a good case.

Over the 37 years I worked at a college. I was made redundant 3 times.

The first time does not really count as we were told it was just a rouse to shock the local authority. Which worked. But was nevertheless, a very stressful time. So I sympathise.

Times 2 and 3. I fought my case with the governors. Both times I was able to prove that my section was both profitable and served a necessary and essential role in the community.

They tried to show I was making an £8000 loss. My figures were accepted at a £20,000 proffit

After both times, the principal was sacked. I was also promoted.

Always pays to fight your corner.

All stressful times.

I still suggest professional advice is needed. Often, a first appointment is free.

John
 
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