Redundancy is when an employer ends someone's employment because they no longer need them or can no longer afford to keep them.

What are fair reasons for redundancy?

There's no longer a need for the worker, there are new systems in place, thier job no no longer exists, or the business transfers to a new owner.

Do you have to provide employees with redundancy pay?

Yes, if you're making someone redundant you must provide them with redundancy pay. This is a legal requirement so it's important you do so.

How can Peninsula help with redundancy?

Peninsula can offer expert and quality advice on redundancy, ensuring you act legally and avoid claims being raised against you.

Can you be taken to an employment tribunal over redundancy?

Yes, if you fail to follow a fair process or don't provide your employees with redundancy pay them may choose to raise a claim against you.

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Q: What is redundancy?

Redundancy is when an employer ends someone&apos;s employment because they no longer need them or can no longer afford to keep them.

Q: What are fair reasons for redundancy?

There&apos;s no longer a need for the worker, there are new systems in place, thier job no no longer exists, or the business transfers to a new owner.

Q: Do you have to provide employees with redundancy pay?

Yes, if you&apos;re making someone redundant you must provide them with redundancy pay. This is a legal requirement so it&apos;s important you do so.

Q: Can you be taken to an employment tribunal over redundancy?

Yes, if you fail to follow a fair process or don&apos;t provide your employees with redundancy pay them may choose to raise a claim against you.

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15th Aug 2024(Last updated Nov 8th 2024)

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Voluntary redundancy

During the voluntary redundancy process, your business may need to send out a voluntary redundancy letter. Peninsula has created a redundancy acceptance letter for you to download and use when needed.

This will confirm to an employee you accept their request for redundancy.

However, it's important you write a voluntary redundancy letter in the correct way. There are important areas of employment law to get right. It's important you have many redundancy acceptance letter examples if you need to go through the process.

You can download this voluntary redundancy acceptance letter template and use it as a guide for your business. Please fill out download form to gain access to the volunteering redundancy letter.

Alternatively, for any redundancy advice, reach out to us directly. Download your redundancy acceptance letter now.

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