Redundancy - new job offer

Hi

My employer is currently undergoing consultation in relation to some redundancies. My role will disappear from the new structure and I am therefore at risk of compulsory redundancy.

I have been searching for jobs since I found out and I have now managed to find a new job. I have not yet received formal notice of redundancy as this will be given in September, however I know that I will be redundant.

Certain people will be required to work for a number of months after this and I expect that I will be one of those people. I also expect that my new job will start before the end of my current employment.

Where do I stand in relation to this and will I lose my right to a redundancy payment? My employer offers enhanced redundancy terms which are far more favourable than statutory terms.

Also, do you have any advice as to how to negotiate for early release without loss of redundancy with my employer?

Thank you for your help in advance

Unless your employer serves you with notice of redundancy, it should not a 'fait accompli' that you will be made redundant as the consultation period be used to look at ways of avoiding this and other suitable alternative employment that may be available for you.

It may be worth asking the question of whether voluntary redundancy is an option your employer would consider.

If your employer serves you with notice of redundancy, you can always ask your employer to agree an earlier termination date and still get your redundancy payment. Your employer is under no obligation to do this. Alternatively, you can serve written counter-notice to leave early during your statutory notice period and if your employer does not object you could leave (with your redundancy pay) when your counter-notice expires.