Leaving your job
If you are leaving your job either because your position has been made redundant, you would like to resign, you are due to retire, or you have been dismissed from a job there are some useful resources which can help explain the different processes and your rights in these situations.
Redundancy
If you are made redundant or have been offered redundancy it can be difficult to know what to do next or how to deal with the process. It is a good idea to know you rights and to make sure that you are consulted throughout your redundancy. You can also find our what you are entitled to following redundancy.
When employers make consultations about any future redundancies, they should take reasonable steps to make sure you are included in the consultations.
An employer cannot select you for redundancy just because you are disabled. The criteria used to select people for redundancy must not put disabled people at a disadvantage, unless there is a fair and balanced reason for this.
The employer must make reasonable adjustments to any criteria used to select employees for redundancies. For example, it could be a reasonable adjustment for the employer to discount disability-related sickness absence when using attendance as one basis for selection.
If the employer knows, or should know that you are disabled, they should not treat you unfavourably because of something connected with your disability. If they do, they would have to show there is a fair and balanced reason for this. Something connected with a disability might be having to work flexible hours or taking time off for disability-related sickness.
Visit Directgov website for more information about redundancy.
Resigning
If you would like to or have to resign from your current employment you can find out more information about the process. It is a good idea to be aware of your rights including notice periods, holiday pay, P45 forms, and pension schemes. Entitlement to benefits might change after leaving employment.
Visit Directgov website for advice on all matters relating to resignation.
Retiring
If you are due to retire or are keen to take early retirement it is a wise to find out more about pensions and retirement plans and discuss your financial options.
Visit Directgov website for information about planning for a retirement.
Dismissal
If you are worried about being dismissed by your employer or feel you have been unfairly dismissed there is more information which might help you with the process or decide what steps to take next.
Visit Directgov website for more information about dismissal from a job.
Searching for employment again
It might be useful to read our section on looking for employment for some useful resources about job hunting and tips for applications and the interview process.
Speak to someone
If you are worried about leaving your job or need any advice about work issues then please contact your local Action team and they will put you in touch with someone who can help. You can also contact us through the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and ask to be referred to your local Action team.
