Seniority

[PostmanJay]

Hi,

I left Royal Mail in February 2017 after 6 years but returned in September 2018.

There is talk of a revision in our office and I was wondering if I could argue that I have more seniority than other new starters as I have 6 years previous service.

I know I am probably clutching at straws but would be grateful if someone could please advise whether I can carry over my previous service or if I am to be treated as having started again from scratch.

Thanks

[spen]

I think after a break in service previous seniority can only be used towards extra holiday allowance, not duty picking

[TrueBlueTerrier]

All service within an appropriate grade, whether on permanent or temporary basis, will count for seniority purposes, with the exception of any periods worked on a casual contract, or during a career break or sabbatical. Unpaid leave will count provided there is no break in contract. Service after age 60 will continue to count.

However service must be continuous for seniority purposes, with periods prior to any break in contract (due to re-employment, for example) not generally included, unless there are exceptional circumstances applying to particular cases that are agreed at local level.

[Louise4419]

Hi, Can someone tell me what "appropriate grade" refers too? Are appropriate grades posted on the job adverts? Thanks

[ted_e_bear]

The short answer is no, and yes you are clutching at straws, the period of employment has to be continuous but the only good point is for whatever reason previous employment counts towards your holiday entitlement

[fadetogrey63]

The short answer is no, and yes you are clutching at straws, the period of employment has to be continuous but the only good point is for whatever reason previous employment counts towards your holiday entitlement

Interesting, never knew this, do you know if there is a time limit on the break in service, I've rejoined after a few years doing diff things..

[ted_e_bear]

The short answer is no, and yes you are clutching at straws, the period of employment has to be continuous but the only good point is for whatever reason previous employment counts towards your holiday entitlement

Interesting, never knew this, do you know if there is a time limit on the break in service, I've rejoined after a few years doing diff things..

I don't know it's in the way forward agreement, yes it's 25 years ago but I think it still stands, maybe contact HR on the people app and ask the question