Reasonable length of time to consider voluntary redundancy?

[stuarto]

Good morning.

 

My better half is currently going through the 'consultation period' for regarding redundancies in her department at a college of further education.

 

During this period they have been told they can request a copy of their 'enhanced' (if choosing to go voluntarily) redundancy package and consider it without prejudice.

 

So, she requested hers, it was sent via email on Monday of this week at 4.30pm and in the email they informed her she must make her decision on whether to take the offer by this Friday!

 

Surely there are rules regarding a 'reasonable' length of time allowed to consider this massive decision?

 

Also, they haven't told her the alternatives - other than to say that "there is probably a job for you in the re-structuring". Again, surely she should be given further information on what that new role will be and under who's leadership and where in the college she will end up BEFORE she can weigh up the choices?

 

It's bad enough that the college is only offering the government statutory reduncancy package let alone adding the above stress to the situation.

 

She's worked there 26 years - doesn't seem to count for much in times like these.

 

Anyway, thanks for any advice/replies given.

Stuarto

[honeybee13]

Hello and welcome to CAG.

 

I'm sorry you haven't had any replies yet, but hopefully people in the know will be along later.

 

You could have a look at the directgov and ACAS websites for further information on redundancy. ACAS have a helpline that you or your wife might like to ring.

 

My best, HB

[mariefab]

There are no rules covering voluntary redundancy other than those set by the Company involved.

[stuarto]

Thanks for the replies.