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Know your rights Being made redundant can be a confusing
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time, so know your legal rights. Your employer must follow the guidelines we have set out. Ensure you get at least the statutory legal minimum redundancy pay. If you feel you have been treated unfairly or have been discriminated against, you can take your case to an employment tribunal by filling in form IT1, available from BEAR, on 0845 145 0004. You must contact the tribunal within six months of the initial notice of redundancy.
Refusing an alternative job offer If your employer offers you an alternative job and you turn it down without a good reason, you might lose any right to redundancy pay. If you and your employer disagree on the suitability of the job, ask an employment tribunal to decide whether you are entitled to redundancy pay.
Re-vamp your CV Overhaul your CV to make yourself more attractive to prospective employers, but don't make it longer than two pages. Claim benefits Jobseeker's Allowance is £64.30 a week for a single person, but you won't be entitled to this money if your savings exceed £16,000. If you rent, you can claim council tax or housing benefit.
Secure your home If you're struggling with mortgage repayments, tell your lender immediately. Most lenders say they will treat homeowners in arrears leniently in these difficult times. From January, the government promised to help homeowners on benefits pay their mortgages.
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A fresh start It may sound like a cliche, but many people who are made redundant say it was the best thing that has happened to them. The opportunities are endless: star': your own business, re-train or work abroad.