Happy new year. 4 years as full time mechanic, salesman, at busy Skipton bike shop. Owner hands me my letter of doom explaining that he wants to run the shop with one employe (the current "manager". Not f***king happy. Confused as to how a busy shop capable of keeping 2 employes working 9 till 5 can survive with one and continue to provide the same service mechanical and sales service wise.
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Just been handed redundancy notice :(
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Posted 4 months ago #
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If you can handle a move south to Sheffield I've just left a shop there yesterday to do something different so there's a slot going.
Conversely, I've had to leave them in that situation- busy shop, only 1 full time shop floor member left.
Posted 4 months ago # -
That sucks, best of luck.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Hope things work out for you mate, they always time these things well don't they?
Posted 4 months ago # -
Does the 60 consultation period not apply to small businesses?
Posted 4 months ago # -
As with legend there is a process they have to go through in order to make anyone redundant. Get some proper advice!
Posted 4 months ago # -
There are massive practical issues around that too (what happens if the sole employee needs the loo, or to get a drink, or get some food), great opportunity for stock to go walkies! Is the workshop on the shop floor? Surely one person can't cover both areas.
I'm sure it's not been done lightly, small consolation I know. Sure you'll find something else.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Does the 60 consultation period not apply to small businesses?
It's 90 days and only for 20+ redundos.
Hope the OP finds something else soon.
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Depending on the length of employment there is a process they have to go through.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Bad news sturider, hope you get a new job soon.
njee20 - I would guess its now going to be shop owner + 1 mechanic, rather than shop owner + 2 mechanics.
Posted 4 months ago # -
sturider. Contact all the local bike shops in your area. Good luck.
Posted 4 months ago # -
I have to say, I wouldn't have posted that much detail on here. Still, good luck with finding something new!
Posted 4 months ago # -
@sturider - Is Sheffield too far for you? If not then this sounds like a great opportunity that @munrobiker has offered you!
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