Employment law - Redundancy

Information and consultation flow chartThis flow chart highlights the various situations where you may be legally obliged to inform and consult with a variety of employee representatives.   Overview of main obligationsHealth and safety: You must co... Read more

Collective redundancy information and consultation checklistRedundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal but you must still act reasonably. This means that you must properly explore other options to redundancy, fully consult with the affecte... Read more

Letter to wider workforce about redundancy situationIt's good practice to inform the wider workforce about a redundancy situation as it can stop rumours and ease unrest. They don't need to know all the details about your redundancy programme but do let... Read more

Selection criteriaIn deciding whom to select for redundancy, you need to consider your pool for selection, the objective criteria that you are going to apply and the adoption of a fair marking system. An unfair selection for redundancy can result in ... Read more

Unsuccessful trial period in alternative workWhere an employee accepts an alternative post during a redundancy programme, if the terms and conditions differ from those of their current post, there's a statutory trial period for both parties to establi... Read more

Successful trial period in alternative workWhere an employee accepts an alternative post during a redundancy programme, if the terms and conditions differ from those of their current post, there's a statutory trial period for both parties to establish... Read more

Time off to look for work on redundancy letterAn employee who has been given notice of redundancy and who has two years' continuous employment is entitled to reasonable time off work during their notice period to look for a new job or arrange training... Read more

Redundancy payment calculationOn making a redundancy payment, you're under a statutory duty to supply a written statement indicating how the amount of the payment has been calculated, and this is based on the employee's age, length of employment and gr... Read more

Employee rep role explanation letterWhere you're about to start collective consultation on redundancy with appropriate representatives, you might find it useful to let them first know what their role is in the process, particularly if it's a new experi... Read more

Collective consultation letterBefore collective consultation on redundancy can begin, you have to disclose in writing a specified set of information to the appropriate representatives. Use our collective consultation letter to comply with your legal ... Read more