Dealing with redundancy can be daunting for both employers and employees. Employers need to ensure that they follow correct procedures and apply them fairly. Employees have a number of rights in a redundancy situation and both parties need to understand what these are.
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Employers need to know:
- What “redundancy” means
- When they must inform and consult collectively (with trade unions or employee representatives) about redundancy
- How to deal fairly with individuals being considered for redundancy so as to minimise claims for unfair dismissal
- What the alternatives to redundancy are, including lay off and short-time working
- How to determine an employee’s entitlement to a statutory or contractual redundancy payment
Employees who are dismissed by reason of redundancy may be entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.
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