I was made redundant yesterday and was wondering if I have grounds to fight for a better severance package than I was
JA: Was this retaliation? Or based on age, race, religion, gender, or disability?
Customer: No this was not
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: Hospitality Tech
JA: Where are you located? Workplace termination laws vary by state.
Customer: Well I was employed in Vic for 3 and half years and literally haave just arrive in WA on Sun. I had blessing and approval to complete my role remotely in WA. ANd I made it clear I would not have made the move to country WA without a job and if the job was required to stay in Vic or was only able to move to A capitol city, I would have chosen to move the family to Perth.
JA: Anything else you want the Lawyer to know before I connect you?
Customer: Well The company is global and yesterday invited everyone to a call to announce that there were going to be 88 redundancies globally. I was invited to this call. On the call it was explained that everyone in the call was safe. But I noticed my access had been disabled internally. After the meeting I contacted my line manager who did not know anything about this, finally I was able to speak with HR and the Country manager who informed me that I was one of the 88 and that I should have been invited to a seperate call
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Daniel, Expert
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My name is***** am a Solicitor here in Australia and look forward to helping from you.
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Have you agreed upon terms? If so, there will be some issue.
What was the offer?
Severance pay is usually around 7 weeks for that period of employ.
IN SHORT: yes you can of course negotiate with them and arrange for a better deal, however it is a matter for them to enter into discussions. Employed there for 3 1/2 years is not a substantial amount.
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Daniel, Expert
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There is nothing really under the fair work act to sue them.
You can attempt to however through the Fair Work Australia Commission.
Daniel, Expert
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Sick pay is not paid out generally in a redundancy sadly.
If you have agreed on terms, then there is not much else you can do. Perhaps focus on obtaining another employ. I know this sounds incredibly callous but the options here, limited.
Daniel, Expert
What have they offered?
If easier, click on the phone call option.
Daniel, Expert
Well within the range.
It's actually 3 weeks more than your entitled sadly.
Daniel, Expert
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Agreed. Apologies.
What I mean is that the 7 weeks is what you are entitled to, plus holidays.
7 weeks is the severance package for someone who has worked between 3 and 4 years.
Thats the entitlement. Plus 3 weeks holiday pay.
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