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I work Tuesdays and Thursdays at a sports centre, and have done for 13 years. They’’re talking about closing down my section, but when I asked whether part-timers might be entitled to a redundancy payment they told me I wasn’’t part-time, but “casual”. What’’s the difference?

Since you have had continuous service over a period of 13 years you are not a casual worker. Casual workers are usually people who work occasionally for an employer on an “as and when required” basis. An employment tribunal will not look at what an employee is called by an employer, but at their employment record. You are entitled to a redundancy payment calculated by reference to your years of service and your age. You will also be entitled to 12 weeks’ notice or pay in lieu of notice.

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