HI all,

I work for a US company in London. I had a message on my mobile from my boss who is over there at the moment, informing me that the UK operation is to close, and I will be made redundant.

I am entitled to one month’s notice, as per my contract, and he is coming over on Monday to shut things down. I have 2 questions:

1. If he pays me til the end of MArch, is this payment tax-free?

2. I am concerned that they will offer to pay me at the end of March (by that time, there will be noone in the UK). If they don’t pay me, it’ll be difficult to get any satisfaction. Is it reasonable to request a cheque from them before I leave next week? I don’t see how I would have any legal recourse if they stiff me, and I can’t afford to lose the money.

Thanks in advance

Marcus
Marcus Dowell