Redundancy Law
Redundancy is a form of dismissal so to claim redundancy you must have been dismissed.
You must have been dismissed because you are genuinely redundant otherwise you may well have a claim for unfair dismissal.
Employers often claim that people have been made redundant when it is in fact unfair dismissal to avoid making a redundancy payment.
It will be unfair if:
- It is not a real redundancy (ie employers business or part of business has ceased to operate, it has relocated or the need for a particular type of work has diminished);
- You have been unfairly selected for redundancy;
- You are being dismissed for a discriminatory reason eg race, because you are pregnant etc
You should have been selected for redundancy fairly, been fully consulted, given the correct notice period, discussed alternatives and received the correct amount of redundancy pay.
To discuss your redundancy situation please call us without obligation on 0845 293 2729, arrange a call back or email us on enquiries@employeesos.co.uk. We will provide you with a free assessment of your chances of a successful redundancy claim.
