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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
On this day in 2024: pledge of support after Woodsmith Project cuts
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that York and North Yorkshire local government representatives had pledged to help staff made redundant by cuts to a planned £7bn fertiliser mine. The move followed Anglo American's announcement of its intention to "slow the development" of the Woodsmith Project mine, which had been due to open near Sneaton, south of Whitby, in 2027. As reported at the time, more than 2000 people, including contractors, had been working on the scheme, but the number was expected to be cut to 900, including contractors, within the ensuing 12 months. James Farrar, interim head of paid services at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, said at the time: "The announcement surrounding the future of Anglo American's Woodsmith Project is understandably of concern to the many staff, and associated businesses, which depend on the long-term viability of the site. "The mine is a major regional employer, drawing its workforce from Scarborough, Whitby, and other nearby rural and urban areas. "While York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is disappointed to learn of Anglo American's decision to slow development at the Woodsmith Project, we consider the mine integral to our economic ambitions as a region. "The Combined Authority and the York and North Yorkshire Mayor have, therefore, committed to ensuring every affected employee at the Woodsmith Project is connected to opportunities for reemployment, skills training, and small-business support. "I'd like to reassure those affected workers that we are listening to you and that, through a multi-agency approach, we will ensure you have access to the full range of available support services. "Meanwhile we will continue to work closely with Anglo American in navigating this challenging period and supporting the company's long-term commitment to polyhalite fertiliser extraction in our region."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
300 jobs at risk as London-based firm moves Scottish Power contract to South Africa
MORE than 300 people are at risk of being made redundant after an outsourcing firm that handles customer support for Scottish Power unveiled plans to transfer operations to South Africa. The outsourcing firm Capita confirmed that all its staff working on their contract with Scottish Power in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy, STV News has reported. Around 303 roles are at risk, with workers in home move, prepayment, and smart metering services, and domestic customer services among those affected. Scottish Power has its headquarters in Glasgow, with centres across Scotland and in England. READ MORE: 100 jobs at 'immediate risk' of redundancy at major Scottish road maintenance firm The London-based firm has provided customer support for Scottish Power since signing a five-year deal in 2022 worth a reported £63 million. Five work packages will still be delivered over the next three years, but operations will transition to South Africa, a memo seen by STV News reportedly said. Meanwhile, work on two packages still to be delivered will also be transitioned to South Africa, but through another outsourcing firm. It has been reported that some staff will be let go in October, while others may be made redundant in February next year. The announcement was made to staff on Wednesday, along with at-risk letters issued on the same day. A minimum 45-day collective consultation period will begin on Thursday. Capita previously provided customer support services for Scottish Power between 2005 and 2016. A Capita spokesperson said: 'Changes to our delivery model unfortunately mean that all colleagues working on our Scottish Power contract in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy. 'Our priority is to support impacted colleagues through this change, and includes looking at redeployment opportunities where possible.' Scottish Power has been approached for comment.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Retrenchment Benefits For Jetstar Asia's Employees After It Shuts Down
On 11 June, low-cost airlines Jetstar Asia announced that it will permanently shut down from 31 July 2025. Qantas Group, the parent company of Jetstar Asia, blamed rising supplier costs, high airport fees and intensified competition in the region for this business decision. Justifying this business decision, Qantas Group also stated that the airline is expected to post a $35 million underlying EBIT loss this financial year. Nevertheless, Jetstar Asia has committed to operate a 'progressive reduced' schedule until 31 July 2025. Any customers impacted will be offered a full refund or an alternative flight 'where possible'.News of Jetstar Asia's closure should not be confused with Jetstar Airways or Jetstar Japan. For clarity, Qantas owns 49% of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia (since 2004) – and this is the entity that will be shutting down on 31 July. Qantas also wholly-owns Australia-based Jetstar Airways and owns 33% of Japan-based Jetstar Japan – and these will continue operating normally. Jetstar Asia's closure will affect about 500 employees working for the airlines. In the Qantas Group announcement, it mentioned that all affected Jetstar Asia employees will be provided redundancy benefits as well as employment support services. It also committed to find job opportunities across the Group and with other airlines in the region. Based on online sources, retrenched staff will receive four weeks of salary for every year they worked with the company, as well as bonus payments as a gesture of appreciation. When news of Jetstar Asia's imminent closure broke, NTUC also came out to say that it 'will leverage its extensive Labour Movement network to assist impacted employees'. Officers from NTUC and the NTUC's e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) will be deployed at Changi Airport Terminal 1 next week to provide on-site support to affected workers. This support will include career coaching, skills upgrading, and employability assistance. NTUC also committed to match Jetstar Asia employees – including crew and corporate staff – to available roles with Singapore Airlines (SIA), a unionised company. The NTUC Aviation and Aerospace cluster of unions will also synchronise efforts with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group to identify potential job opportunities for displaced workers. Subsequently, online media also picked up on reports that SIA and Scoot will be at the Jetstar office to speak to affected employees about available positions – and will hire 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew Start April 2025, Singaporeans who are involuntarily unemployed can receive temporary financial support of up to $6,000 under the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme. As this scheme is targeted to lower to middle-income workers, affected employees must be earning $5,000 or less in the past 12 months (excluding employer CPF contributions), and live in a property with an Annual Value of $25,000 or less. PRs can only start tapping on this scheme from Q1 post Retrenchment Benefits For Jetstar Asia's Employees After It Shuts Down appeared first on DollarsAndSense Business.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
How can I prepare and negotiate to get a fair redundancy package after 20 years at my company?
APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who wants to negotiate a fair redundancy after 20 years at her job. Q) I have recently realised that redundancy is likely on the horizon for my role, and I am keen not to be caught off guard. I've been at my current company for 20 years, and am fine with the idea of moving on at this point, but I want to ensure the redundancy package I receive is fair and as beneficial as possible. How do I go about negotiating this, and should I team up with others who are made redundant to petition for a better deal? I've never been through this process before and want to avoid being taken for a mug – so is there anything I can do in advance to prepare? Lianne, via email A) If you suspect redundancy is coming, it's wise to prepare early. In the UK, you're entitled to statutory redundancy pay after two years working for a business, but many companies do offer enhanced terms, especially for long-serving staff. Check your contract for any clauses on redundancy and notice periods. If others at your workplace have been made redundant, try to find out what packages they received, as this can give you a benchmark. Don't wait to be told what is happening – instead, take the initiative yourself. Arrange a chat with HR or your manager and explain that you'd like clarity around your situation. Ask for a full breakdown of any potential packages in writing. If other colleagues are affected, sharing information with each other can help – just be sure you trust who you're talking to. Raising the subject yourself shows professionalism and may put you in a stronger position when it comes to negotiation, especially if management would rather avoid formal consultation or disputes. Good luck – and remember, this is the start of a new and positive chapter for you.
New York Times
12-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Blackburn Rovers set to make at least 20 women's team staff members redundant
Blackburn Rovers Women staff will take part in a redundancy process that could impact at least 20 members of staff, while all senior players are set to be released at the end of June, according to people familiar with the process. The club announced in May that their senior women's team were to be demoted from Women's Super League 2 — they had finished 10th in English football's second tier, five points clear of relegation. The club's ownership, the V H Group, which took over in November 2010, decided against meeting the required licensing criteria to retain their second tier status. Advertisement On Thursday, senior women's staff members received an email informing them that a 'group consultation process' was set to begin regarding their employment with the club, according to sources who wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships. The proposed redundancies impact all staff within the women's football department, including pathway and operations staff and medical staff, as well as marketing and communications personnel. The number of redundancies is said to surpass 20, which would remove most of the contracted staff working within the club's women's football department. The email informing staff of the impending redundancy process was said to be the first form of communication from the club hierarchy since Blackburn's decision to demote the women's senior team. Many members of staff say they have resigned themselves to searching for jobs elsewhere. A source with knowledge of the situation indicated internal discussions with relevant club staff remain ongoing, and staff have been informed they will continue to be paid until the consultation process has been finalised. Players are also set to be released at the end of the month following the expiration of their contracts, according to those close to the decision. A number of players saw options in their contracts triggered last summer, thereby keeping them at average salaries of £9,000 ($12,152), despite an increase in training sessions from three evenings a week to four days. Players had previously been informed that the club was not in a position to offer them a contract beyond the 2024-25 season, and they have been told they will be paid up until the end of their contracts. What the structure of the women's team would look like following redundancies and player departures is very uncertain. Regulations for the women's pyramid state that any club that withdraws from a league can only re‑enter at least two tiers lower, where teams largely operate on a volunteer basis with no elite pathways. Advertisement Blackburn confirmed at the start of June they will play in the National League Division 1 North next season, the fourth tier of the women's football pyramid. According to FA NWL rules, each team must have at least 11 players registered 14 days before the start of the season. The 2025-26 season commences on September 6. A failure to do so will result in a £50 fine. According to people familiar with the decision, the ownership did not wish to commit more than £100,000 into their women's team's playing budget for the 2025-26 season, which would not meet the minimum threshold introduced by WSL Football. Blackburn did not comment on the figure to The Athletic when asked in May other than to say they spent around £500,000 on the women's team for the 2024-25 season.
