Redundancy is dismissal from your job, caused by your employer needing to reduce the workforce. the job you were hired for no longer exists. the need to cut costs means staff numbers must be reduced. the business is closing down or moving.
Can a redundancy notice be reversed?
No, not quite! Case law has established that once notice has properly been given by either an employer or an employee, it cannot be withdrawn unless both parties agree to it. If the employee refuses to accept the withdrawal of the notice, then the redundancy will go ahead as planned.
What happens when I am told I will be made redundant?
I have been told I will be made redundant. What are my rights? Redundancy occurs when the employer no longer needs the same amount of workforce hours devoted to the same activity at the same place. This may be because of a closure, a relocation or a reorganisation. The result is that the employer may opt to dismiss one or more employees.
Do you get pay in lieu of notice when you get redundant?
If you’re made redundant, your job won’t end straight away – you’ll get a paid notice period. You might get notice pay instead of your notice period – this is called ‘pay in lieu of notice’. Your employer will tell you if they’ll give you pay in lieu of notice.
What to do if you are made redundant in the public sector?
The same’s usually true if you take voluntary redundancy, so check first. If you think your job may be at risk talk to your employer and find out how high the risk is. It’s unlikely a rumour of job losses, even if it’s through a government announcement if you work in the public sector, will count as notice but be aware, many grey areas exist.
How does being on furlough affect your redundancy rights?
Coronavirus and its knock-on effects DO NOT affect your statutory redundancy rights, which are written into employment law. A new law passed by the Government and effective from 31 July 2020 means that being on furlough will not affect your statutory rights to redundancy pay or the relevant amount of notice.
