A group of former John Lewis and The Floor Room employees have set up a crowd-funding appeal to raise money to compensate for missing redundancy payments and pay legal fees.
The dozen former employees say they lost £135,000 of redundancy payments ‘we had rightfully earned’ following the collapse of The Floor Room, which operated John Lewis’ flooring concessions.
‘This financial loss has been devastating for many of us, especially those who had built their lives and families around the stability of their long-term employment. Some of us gave decades to John Lewis, and now we’re facing a bleak future without the security we were counting on.
‘We are seeking your support to help us cover the financial shortfall we’ve been left with due to this injustice. Your donations will be used to: support those who have lost significant redundancy payments; cover legal and administrative fees as we explore options to challenge this situation and provide financial relief for those who are struggling due to the sudden loss of income and savings they had counted on.
‘Any amount you can contribute would make a huge difference in helping us rebuild after this ordeal. We never imagined that after decades of loyalty and hard work, we would be left in such a vulnerable position. Your kindness, generosity, and willingness to stand with us during this difficult time is something we will never forget.’
The Gofundme page is titled ‘Ex John Lewis Partners injustice.’
