united-kingdom employment
Redundancy notice for less than two years of employment (UK)
<p>It hasn't been 100% confirmed in writing, but my boss has told our team verbally, that due to the lack of work in our backlog, we wont be able to sustain all of us, and that one of us will likely go in quarter 1 of 2016. </p>

<p>As a result, I have been trying to look into my redundancy rights. I am currently employed in the UK, and joined 20th April 2014. So my two year work anniversary will be 20th April 2016. </p>

<p>Due to the fact my boss said it will be likely the first quarter if it did happen, what are my rights for redundancy in terms of pay and notice. </p>

<p>On my contract it states:</p>

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  <p>Once you have completed your probationary period, this notice period will increase to one month's written notice on either side...</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Online though, it states:</p>

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  <p>At least 1 week - if you have been employed continuously by your employer for more than 1 month but less than 2 years.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>So is my notice under redundancy 1 week or 1 month.</p>

<p>Thanks for any answers and any advice you feel may be useful or any knowledge of the law which I can use for my own empowerment.</p>

<p>In the UK, depending on the company size, the boss will not be able to just give you notice. There may be a consultation process legally required, to determine who will be laid off. </p>

<p>Some details here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/redundant-your-rights" rel="nofollow">https://www.gov.uk/redundant-your-rights</a></p>

<p>If you read about "statutory rights", that is the minimum rights that you have no matter what your contract says. If your contract has better conditions, then the contract counts. </p>
