Redundancy Advice
Redundancy is becoming frequently more common in our turbulent economic climate, as firms or business units close, re-organise or are taken over and employers decide to reduce their workforce. If you’ve been made redundant, or are facing losing your job, talk to Arlingsworth’s redundancy solicitors for expert redundancy advice.
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What is Redundancy?
Under UK Employment Law, redundancy is a form of dismissal. However, it is a special type of dismissal to which different rules and requirements apply, and your employer has to follow these rules in order for redundancy to be legal. If not carried out in accordance with the requirements of Employment Law, redundancy could lead to a claim for compensation due to wrongful or Unfair Dismissal. It’s recommended to use the help of a redundancy solicitor to help you claim.
Redundancy Legal Advice
Those being made redundant have legal rights:
- To be given reasons for the redundancy.
- To be told and consulted in advance.
- To be selected according to an objectively fair process.
- To try out any alternative offer of suitable work for four weeks without losing your right to a redundancy payment.
- To take reasonable time off, with pay, to look for alternative work or training. What is reasonable depends on the nature of your work.
- To payment of entitlements.
Our redundancy solicitors can help you exercise these rights.
Speak with our Redundancy Solicitors
If you have been made redundant and feel that your employer has not followed the correct process or abided by employment law, then call our redundancy solicitors solicitors today. We’re open 7 days a week and always happy to help. Arlingsworth have helped win many employment cases over the last few years and our experts pride themselves on their absolute service.
Redundancy is a type of dismissal that occurs due to business needs, such as company closure, restructuring, or downsizing. Unlike other dismissals, redundancy requires employers to follow specific legal processes to ensure fairness.
In the UK, employees have specific rights during redundancy, including fair selection, a consultation period, and redundancy pay if eligible. Employees may also be entitled to time off for job hunting. A solicitor can help ensure that these rights are upheld.
Redundancy pay depends on factors like age, length of service, and the terms of employment. UK law provides statutory redundancy pay, but some employers offer enhanced packages. A solicitor can help ensure that you receive the correct amount of compensation.
If you believe your redundancy was unfair, you may have grounds to make a claim. Unfair redundancy occurs when the employer fails to follow legal procedures or provides invalid reasons. There are specific timeframes for making a claim, so it’s crucial to seek legal advice promptly to assess your case and guide you through the claims process.
In the UK, there are defined timeframes for filing a redundancy claim. It's important to seek legal advice promptly to safeguard your rights and navigate the complexities of the claims process, which may involve steps such as ACAS early conciliation.
UK law allows employees to try an alternative role within the same company for up to four weeks. If the new position isn’t suitable, you can still receive redundancy pay. This option can help employees make the best decision regarding their future role.
A solicitor can provide guidance on assessing the fairness of the redundancy process, determine claim eligibility, and advise on legal options. They can also represent clients in cases of unfair redundancy to ensure that any entitlements are received.