tek-monkey
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I don't have the full details right now, so exact terminology may change, but a friend requires a bit of advice.
Their job is up for redundancy, along with the rest of their team. They have been advised that there are other positions available should they not wish to be considered for their current role, but the wording implies that its one or the other. Gut feeling is if you apply for the other job you are walking away from your own and are no longer a redundancy, but that doesn't seem right. I'm assuming there is nothing to stop them applying for the 'other' job whilst still being considered for their current role?
Like I said I need to see the paperwork, but this feels like blackmail to me. I know an employer can offer you a different role rather than make you redundant, but surely that is an actual offer not making you apply for it and more importantly not walking away from any rights you have in the current role, and only after your current role is terminated?
Their job is up for redundancy, along with the rest of their team. They have been advised that there are other positions available should they not wish to be considered for their current role, but the wording implies that its one or the other. Gut feeling is if you apply for the other job you are walking away from your own and are no longer a redundancy, but that doesn't seem right. I'm assuming there is nothing to stop them applying for the 'other' job whilst still being considered for their current role?
Like I said I need to see the paperwork, but this feels like blackmail to me. I know an employer can offer you a different role rather than make you redundant, but surely that is an actual offer not making you apply for it and more importantly not walking away from any rights you have in the current role, and only after your current role is terminated?