Redundancy Consultation
What is redundancy consultation?
A redundancy consultation is necessary for any fair dismissal or redundancy process, allowing the exchange of views between employers and employees.
When does the redundancy process occur?
Budget restrictions
Business restructure
Reduction in work
Ensure you follow a fair and legal redundancy process.
You will need to be careful around notice periods, pay entitlements, and selection criteria as mistakes can lead to employees bringing a tribunal case against you for unfair dismissal.
To avoid discrimination, make sure all staff are included in the redundancy process. Identify a selection pool, then ensure each person is scored objectively.
Legal minimum time between process start and first redundancy:
Fewer than 20 redundancies: No minimum consultation period
Between 20 and 99 redundancies: Consultation must begin 30 days prior
More than 100 redundancies: Consultation must begin 45 days prior
What should you say in a redundancy consultation?
Explain the business case
How the redundancy process will work
When the proposed changes will begin
What support is available to them
Address questions and concerns
Get in touch at [email protected] for help with redundancies.