Superannuation Vesting Period Dispute

Summary

Employees terminated before meeting a 5-year vesting period may argue redundancy as unfair termination, affecting superannuation entitlements. Consulting an employment lawyer can help explore legal options and potentially strengthen their case. Employment contracts and local laws should be reviewed for clarity on entitlements.

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The company has a rule that says the employee only benefits from the comoany's comtribution if they have been with the company for * or more years. But, the company then undergoes a redundancy exercise and terminates the employment of some persons who did not meet the 5yr mark.
It sounds like you want to know if employees who were terminated during a redundancy exercise but did not meet the *-year mark are entitled to the company's superannuation contributions. Here are some general legal points that might help:
- In Kingston, employment laws and superannuation fund rules can vary.
- Generally, entitlements to superannuation contributions should be clearly defined in the employment contract.
- Employees may seek legal advice to determine if the employer's redundancy exercise affects their superannuation entitlements.
Would you like more detailed information or assistance with this issue?
THe employees' contributiom is refunded but they have no access to the company's conteibution since they did not meet the * yr vested period. Is there an argument employees can make to benefit feom the comoanys contribution since is is the company that broke the term of employment?
Employees in this situation might argue that the redundancy exercise constitutes an unfair termination, impacting their ability to meet the vesting period. It might be beneficial to consult an employment lawyer to explore legal options. Do you want to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with this case?
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It seems like a potentially strong case for an employment lawyer, especially considering the redundancy exercise impacting the vesting period for superannuation contributions. Consulting with a lawyer could provide clarity and potentially help in making a strong argument. If you need any more information or have further questions, feel free to ask!