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Usdaw Reps will be involved in redundancy consultation and in supporting members who are facing redundancy.
In addition to the information on the Usdaw website we set out below a series of links which may help you in your work.
Working in a Downturn is a web page with links to advice on problem areas like debt or benefits: www.worksmart.org.uk/career/downturn
Coping with the Economic Downturn is a practical guide for working people and their families, produced in association with the Citizens' Advice service; you access the guide at www.tuc.org.uk/extras/downturn.pdf
Facing Redundancy is a basic guide to the law around redundancy and answers some common questions about what happens if you lose your job. You can access it at: www.tuc.org.uk/extras/facingredundancy.pdf
Pay and Work Rights
http://www.tuc.org.uk/extras/payandworkrights.pdf
TUC Guide to the Job Centre Plus Rapid Response service
http://www.tuc.org.uk/social/tuc-17308-f0.pdf
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
This page links to useful redundancy resources.
www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/employment/redundancy/index.html
Handling Potential Redundancies
This page is a great interactive site which is designed for Employers but is equally useful in helping Reps develop their strategy in consultation.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1073792401&type=RESOURCES
This provides important support services to members facing redundancy dismissal - make sure your employer brings them in.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/index.htm
The Pay and Work Rights Helpline - 0800 917 2368
direct.gov.uk/payandworkrights
Redundancy and Insolvency - a Guide for Employees
www.insolvency.gov.uk/pdfs/guidanceleafletspdf/guideforemployees.pdf
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