Scottish HR firm – Simple HR – launch redundancy calculator with UK unemployment set to hit 17 year high

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 22, 2012 -- A Scottish human resources firm has responded to the concerns of employment and finance experts throughout the UK by launching a web-based redundancy calculator [http://www.simplehr.co.uk/redundancy-page/].

With UK unemployment set to rise to its highest level since 1995, it is expected that employers and employees alike will be increasingly curious about the financial ramifications of redundancy.

In the past week alone a number of high profile high street brands - including lingerie chain La Senza and discount clothing store Peacocks - have filed for administration, subsequently forcing the redundancies of thousands of British workers.

Based on UK employment law [http://www.simplehr.co.uk/our-services/employment-law/], anyone who has worked in the same role, for the same company, for two years or more is entitled to statutory redundancy pay.

Employees who are entitled to statutory redundancy pay can now calculate how much they may be due with the Simple HR redundancy calculator.

Alistair Williams – Director of Simple HR – explained the benefits of the redundancy calculator for those concerned about losing their jobs or those who are already experiencing redundancy:

“The current economic climate is affecting all types of businesses and sadly unemployment and redundancy are becoming a way of life.

“As an employer you have various legal obligations to your employee if their position becomes redundant. It is imperative that you follow procedure to ensure that the process is as fair, consistent and sympathetic as possible.

“At Simple HR we are able to provide you with a comprehensive guide that will take you through each stage ensuring your compliance with Employment Rights Act and the Redundancy Calculator is part of this.

“For employees and employers alike, calculating the cost of redundancy is going to be at the forefront of people's minds as the impact of job losses on both a business and personal level loom more starkly into focus.”

To use Simple HR's Redundancy Calculator or to find out more out compliance with statutory rights, visit www.simplehr.co.uk

About Simple HR:

Simple HR are a human resources firm based in West Lothian, Scotland.

Simple HR specialise in all aspects of human resources – from employment tribunals to employee engagement, absenteeism management to employment law.

To find out more, contact a Simple HR human resources consultant today on 01506 238745 or visit http://www.simplehr.co.uk/contact/.

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