Making the decision to start the redundancy process is never easy for any business. It could be as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic or perhaps a change in your internal processes which makes a role obsolete. Whatever the reason, it may be the best thing to do for the good of the business and workforce who will remain.
What is really important is to recognise as an employer that you have a number of obligations to your staff when initiating the process. If not followed correctly staff can claim unfair dismissal which can be timely and costly to your business, so it is vital to understand this before you start the process.
Your midlife MOT has a range of support available to businesses to help understand redundancy. It is free advice provided by our impartial partners.
To start with, try calculating your employee’s statutory redundancy pay using the online calculator
Redundancy may not be the only route, find out your other options
Visit ResourceACAS provide their step by step guide to manage redundancies
Visit ResourceAccess a template letter to share with staff in the redundancy process
Visit ResourceMultiple redundancies will require consultation with a trade union. Discover what else you need to know for this process.
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