Redundancy Advice For Employees

What if I am being made redundant?

If you are being made redundant it means that your employer no longer requires your job. It is a form of dismissal. It is usually done when an employer needs to reduce its workforce. If you are being made redundant you may be eligible for certain rights such as,

Redundancy pay
A notice period

A consultation with your employer
The option to move into a different job

Time off to find a new job

What if I believe the selection is unfair?

The selection of who to make redundant should be a fair process. It should not be on the basis of;

Sex/gender
Marital status
Sexual orientation
Race
Disability

Religion or belief
Your membership or non-membership of a trade union
Health and safety activities
Working pattern, for example, part-time or fixed-term employees

Age
Maternity leave, birth or pregnancy
Paternity leave, parental or dependants leave
An employee who is exercising statutory rights
Whistleblowing

if your employer has made you redundant on one of the above reasons it may be considered unfair dismissal. If that is the case you may be able to bring a claim against your employer. Each case will resolve on its own fact and therefore we would recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.

How much pay should I get when I am made redundant?

The government website has a very useful calculator to calculate your statutory redundancy pay.

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Being made redundant is never a nice process. It can be a stressful time as not only are you losing your job but also having to look for a new one.

We can help to ensure that your rights are protected and that you are in the best possible position moving forward.

About Lovedays

Lovedays Solicitors, Potter and Co Solicitors and Andrew Macbeth Cash and Co Solicitors are the trading names of Derbyshire Legal Services Limited which is a company registered in England and Wales under company number 08838592. Registered office Sherwood House, 1 Snitterton Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LZ.

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