Redundancy

What Should Be Included in a Redundancy Letter?

UK law states you need to issue a letter at each stage of your procedure, and employers who forget or get their letters wrong risk unfair dismissal claims!

Redundancy Process

In this guide, we'll discuss what the redundancy process is, how to follow a fair procedure, and how long the process takes.

What is Redundancy Pay?

In this guide, we'll discuss redundancy pay, how much you need to provide, and what to do if you cannot afford to pay.

Redundancy

In this guide, we'll discuss everything you need to know about redundancy, how to avoid claims, and why you may make someone redundant.

What is the Purpose of a Notice Period?

In this guide, we'll look at what notice periods are, how long they last for, and how to manage job terminations properly.

Strategies for Reducing Costs Amid Funding Cuts

In this guide, we'll discuss funding reduction and redundancy within your business.

Prepare for new HR laws: Redundancy protection for pregnant staff

To learn about new redundancy rights for staff who are expecting to take (or already taking) leave, here's what you need to know…

Redundancy rules changing from 6 April

Our HR expert explains the implications of the extended ‘protected period’ for pregnant employees and returnees from family-related leave when considering redundancy:

Poundland snaps up 71 Wilko stores

Poundland owner Pepco has agreed to take on up to 71 Wilko stores, with staff working at the sites given priority for jobs once the sale has been completed.

Redundancy mistakes you need to avoid

Redundancy is a complex process. Along with being emotionally tough, there are steps you need to take to avoid risk. Without following specific ACAS rules, you could leave your business vulnerable to tribunal claims.

Reducing staff hours: an alternative to redundancies?

Five ways to cut staff costs without redundancies

During financially challenging times, companies may have no other option than to consider redundancies. As stressful as this is for employers, employees also understand the perils or redundancies and often have fears with job security.

Making redundancies is a big decision. And one that you need to think carefully about.

No employer enjoys making redundancies. However, when you make them, it’s important to get the process right.

Download our voluntary redundancy letter template to ensure total legal compliance.

For many businesses, redundancy is a difficult situation to approach. Letting talented employees go is tough, but sometimes essential.

During financially challenging times, companies may have no other option than to consider redundancies.