[Nottingham] Almost on topic, pipex for sale

[Duncan John Fyfe]

On Mon, 2007-03-12 at 09:59 -0700, Ovid wrote:
> --- Graeme Fowler <graeme at graemef.net> wrote:
> 
> > Pity the few who relocated, that's all I can say. Uncertain future to
> > uncertain future, what a nice way to treat them.
> 
> On a completely related note, since I'm one of those few who relocated,
> is there anyone on this list who has a work permit?  It's unclear to us
> what happens to me if Pipex is sold.  My work permit is tied to my
> employer and if they go bye-bye, I have 28 days to get a new job or
> face deportation.
> 
> I've no idea if my hypothetical new employer would be obligated to pick
> up my work permit :(  Anyone happen to know?
> 

I have no idea.  I suspect it depends on how and what is sold.
Best I can suggest is to find your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau
(http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/) and ask them.
Let us know how it goes.

Have fun,
Duncan