LLOYDS Banking Group has said it plans to cut another 1,070 jobs as part of its major restructuring programme.

It is the latest set of redundancies as part of ongoing transformation plans designed to help the company “adapt to customers’ changing needs”.

The banking giant is cutting 1,070 jobs

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The banking giant is cutting 1,070 jobs Credit: EPA

The move will mainly affect staff in its group transformation and retail banking teams, and will result in no further bank closures, it said on Wednesday.

Lloyds said its latest restructuring move will result in a reduction of around 730 roles, as it will also create a further 340 positions across the business.

There are no branch closures and the majority are non customer facing roles.

In September, it unveiled plans to slash 865 jobs mainly in its insurance, wealth and retail teams.

A Lloyds Banking Group spokeswoman said: “This morning we shared changes to some of our teams and we can confirm a net reduction of around 730 roles.

What are my redundancy rights?

BEFORE making you unemployed, your employer should still carry out a fair redundancy process.

You are entitled to be consulted on the redundancy lay-off first and to receive a statutory redundancy payment, as long as you’ve been working somewhere for at least two years.

How much you’re entitled to depends on your age and length of service, although this is capped at 20 years. You’ll get:

  • Half a week’s pay for each full year you were under 22,
  • One week’s pay for each full year you were 22 or older, but under 41,
  • One and half week’s pay for each full year you were 41 or older.

Sadly, you won’t be entitled to a payout if you’ve been working for your employer for fewer than two years.

There should be a period of collective consultation as well as time for individual ones if your employer wants to make 20 or more employees redundant within 90 days or each other.

You are also entitled to appeal the decision by claiming unfair dismissal within three months of being let go.

“These changes reflect our ongoing plans to continue to meet our customers’ changing needs and make parts of our business simpler.

“The majority of colleagues briefed today will not leave until January at the earliest.

“We will help colleagues who are affected find new roles and redeployment opportunities wherever possible and everyone will be given access to a package of training and support designed to help them secure their next position, whether within or outside of our business.

“Change does mean making difficult decisions and our focus remains on supporting our customers, colleagues and communities.”

The Unite union has branded the move as a “shameful decision”, and called for the bank to postpone its restructuring efforts amid the rising threat of Covid-19.

Rob MacGregor, Unite national officer, said: “Unite cannot comprehend why LBG would choose to cut 1,000 staff who have given the bank such commitment and dedication during a global pandemic.

“These staff have worked tirelessly despite any risks to themselves.”

In July, the banking group reported a £676million loss in the second quarter of 2020.

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk

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