Hi,
I am sorry to hear of your siutuation.
90 days notice is required, however it depends on the number of employees at the place of work. I will try to explain.
The employer must consult with 'appropriate representatives' of employees if it is proposed to make redundant 20 or more employees at one establishment within a period of 90 days or less.
'Appropraite representatives' are:-
- Representatives of a recognised trade union or
- representatives elected by the employees.
Consultation must begin 'in good time' and at least 30 DAYS or for 100 or more redundancies , 90 DAYS before the first redundancy is due to take effect.
Intial written notification to appropiate representatives must provide infrmation on the reasons for the redundancies, the numbers and the descriptions of the employees affected, the selection procedures and the proposed method of calculating any non-statutory redundancy payments.
one to remeber -
Failure to consult gives rise to a complaint to the employment tribunal and possible protective awards of up to 90 days' pay per employee affected by the failure (wether made redundant or not).
Hope this helps.
William.