Redundancy
Redundancy can be a complex procedure and employers must meet specific legal requirements in order to make people redundant.
People who lose their jobs are subject to great emotional and financial pressures. If you have any sort of problem over redundancy, our specialist employment lawyers can help.
Employees can be made redundant if the business closes, or if there is no longer a need for a particular type of worker. It is important to keep in mind that it is the job that is no longer required, not the individual.
To be eligible for redundancy pay, you must have been continuously employed by the organisation for a minimum of two years.
Some workers are excluded from claiming redundancy pay. These include:
- Employees dismissed for misconduct
- Employees who ‘unreasonably’ turn down suitable alternative employment
The procedure for calculating statutory redundancy pay is set out in law, although many employers operate their own private redundancy schemes.
If you have a problem regarding redundancy, speak to our expert employment lawyers in total confidence, call 0800 731 0717, or send an email to advice@mwrlaw.com.
