Redundancy
Redundancy is a potentially lawful form of dismissal.
Redundancies can be the result of: poor finances if your company is not making enough money, lack of work or re-structuring. Where services rely on funding, such as public services, cuts may lead to redundancies.
Redundancies must be conducted fairly, transparently and involve consultation with employees. Redundancies affecting large groups of people (20 or more redundancies planned in 90 days) require employees to be both collectively and individually consulted. Redundancy dismissals are the final stage of the redundancy process which should aim explore all possible options before terminating any workers contracts.
If an employer fails to conduct a redundancy fairly, dismissals may be unfair and employees can submit Employment Tribunal claims for compensation.
Join Employees United today if you think you’re at risk of being made redundant. You’ll get immediate advice.
