3 day week

th283

My boss just informed me that he wants me and a number of full time salaried staff to go on a 3 day week for the next 12 weeks minimum, as the company is struggling financially. I’m not sure what to think, and am just wondering if I would be entitled to anything for these 2 days I won’t be working? I’m just worried as if I only get 3/5’s of my salary things could be difficult with my mortgage etc

Odelay

You should be able to claim job seekers benefit or similar. If after a number of weeks, think it’s 10, you can apply for redundancy.

Tomw86

I would advise a trip to a solicitor specialising in Company Law.

If you are salaried and the cut to hours is on their part then I would imagine you would be entitled to some sort of claim for full pay.

th283

Tomw86 wrote: »

I would advise a trip to a solicitor specialising in Company Law.

If you are salaried and the cut to hours is on their part then I would imagine you would be entitled to some sort of claim for full pay.

The cut in hours is on their part, I’m owed a large amount of holidays also, more than enough to cover the 2 days a week for 12 weeks that they’re requesting but was told that I’m not allowed use these

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th283 wrote: »

The cut in hours is on their part, I’m owed a large amount of holidays also, more than enough to cover the 2 days a week for 12 weeks that they’re requesting but was told that I’m not allowed use these

They are looking to reduce costs m holidays are a cost.

Look for another job.its unlikely to get better

Cathmandooo

Sorry to hear that.

Get a letter from your employer stating that you're being put on Systematic short term employment. You will be entitled to Jobseekers benefit for the days you're not working. Make sure the welfare office are clear that you're on systematic short term employment, otherwise your jobseekers benefit will be subject to income tax.

Tomw86

th283 wrote: »

The cut in hours is on their part, I’m owed a large amount of holidays also, more than enough to cover the 2 days a week for 12 weeks that they’re requesting but was told that I’m not allowed use these

If you leave they legally have to pay the unused holidays anyway so you'll get them.

Like I said, a solicitor might be your best bet, but I would also start looking elsewhere as the company may well be in trouble and employees come well down the rung on who gets paid out in the case of a liquidation.

Monkey2019

This happened me before. A hotel I worked in decided to close during weekdays in the winter so was down to 2/3 days per week. Get a letter from your employer and you can claim social welfare for the days you aren't working.

vandriver

Tomw86 wrote: »

If you leave they legally have to pay the unused holidays anyway so you'll get them.

Like I said, a solicitor might be your best bet, but I would also start looking elsewhere as the company may well be in trouble and employees come well down the rung on who gets paid out in the case of a liquidation.

This is factually 100% incorrect.

Tomw86

vandriver wrote: »

This is factually 100% incorrect.

Please explain how?

If you have accumulated holidays, whether you leave or are let go, you have to be paid them.

And if a company liquidates, then employees wages are not the first thing they have to pay - Company Acts 2014

Dav010

Tomw86 wrote: »

Please explain how?

If you have accumulated holidays, whether you leave or are let go, you have to be paid them.

And if a company liquidates, then employees wages are not the first thing they have to pay - Company Acts 2014

The employer can make you use your leave accrued during your notice period so they don’t have to pay after you leave your employment.

Tomw86

Dav010 wrote: »

The employer can make you use your leave accrued during your notice period so they don’t have to pay after you leave your employment.

Yeah, so you still get paid for them and get the days off. It's the same thing and certainly not incorrect.

the whole year inn

Monkey2019 wrote: »

This happened me before. A hotel I worked in decided to close during weekdays in the winter so was down to 2/3 days per week. Get a letter from your employer and you can claim social welfare for the days you aren't working.

How much would they pay tho. always thought that if your pay is over 200 then you would get nothing?

tomwaits48

Tomw86 wrote: »

Please explain how?

If you have accumulated holidays, whether you leave or are let go, you have to be paid them.

And if a company liquidates, then employees wages are not the first thing they have to pay - Company Acts 2014

and what if they've no cash left in the bank?

BrokenArrows

OP a big warning flag to me is you saying that you have a large amount of accrued holidays and the company is struggling.

If the company goes under it will be very hard for you to get the money for these accrued holidays.

I suggest you start looking for a new job ASAP and leave as soon as possible so the company can pay you while they are still able.

Tomw86

tomwaits48 wrote: »

and what if they've no cash left in the bank?

That's exactly my 2nd point, which someone previously said was factually incorrect.

I would advise leaving for a new role before the company has nothing left in the bank to ensure your holidays are paid in full.