Contracting whilst on Gardening Leave?

[northernladuk]

Have a proper meeting next week so probably get some answers and see the paperwork then but it's a bit difficult trying to get an answer to a question you're trying to avoid!

When it comes to potentially losing your redundancy I wouldn't be tryng to avoid it IMO. You want a straight answer to a simple question so you know where you stand. Being devious could end up with you not understanding where you are and landing you in hot water.

[Wanderer]

Yea it's 1 month leave. I did speak to HR yesterday and asked if I could shorten the notice period but if that happened my payout would be compromised. If I told them I had a new job I can see the pay being cut straight away.

Are you a union member? If so then talk to your rep for some advice. They may be able to negotiate with HR for you.

[mikedarv]

Thanks for the advice. No not a member of any unions.

I'd lose the contract if I was to wait any longer that's my only problem really. Other wise I'd be happy to see out the leave.

[northernladuk]

Thanks for the advice. No not a member of any unions.

I'd lose the contract if I was to wait any longer that's my only problem really. Other wise I'd be happy to see out the leave.

There are other contracts out there.

[Scrag Meister]

I was actually sat in my car ready to go into the interview for the job that I took, when a colleague from current employer rung me to let me know that we were going to be made redundant. Good timing. 8 days later i was offered the job.

The company who made me redundant were only paying minimum redundancy, so was like a months wages tax free. Tight-arses.

[centurian]

Use the time to brush up your skills

Or if the weather breaks - maybe doing some gardening


Two other things to consider. In your normal contract, does it prohibit you from working for someone else. Most permie contracts do, but worth checking. If there is no clause there, how can they prevent you from having a "second job" during your gardening leave.

Remember HR can pull off a bluster and quote "legal reasons" all they like - it doesn't mean they are right.

Also, how much is the redundancy. If the redundancy payment equates to less than a contract's invoiceable about over your gardening leave period, it might be worth the risk.

But whatever you decide, make sure you are fully aware of the implications.