Made redundant - then business advertises for roles?

[PreyingO9]

Hi everyone,

Recently I was made redundant from a call center customer service manager role after being there near 18 months. It was an upstart company, brand new at the time.

However, recently this company has been sold to a group that owns another similar company.... a company that I left to take this particular role.

I was made redundant on Feb 7, with my letter stating the following:

"We have explored whether there is an alternative position for you, however we have been unable to identify one".

Feb 20, this same company advertises on-line for a customer service agent position. A position I was in previously before accepting this new role, and ultimately no longer having a job.

If they had of offered me a lesser role within the company, I would certainly have taken it. I would rather take a step down if I need to change lanes in order to progress my career.

Is there any point pursuing this further? I just don't get how they can say they can't identify a role for me, but advertise for an open position for the role that I was in previous to accepting my most recent one?

Thanks

 

[Rod]

What State are you in?

And if covered by the Fair Work Act you have 21 days from date of dismissal to lodge a claim. You need to get on your bike if you want to have any chance of pursuing your matter. And yes, at face value based on your post, you have a chance.

 

[PreyingO9]

I'm in QLD.

 

[Rod]

Ring around lawyers and see how you go.