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If you're facing redundancy
Redundancy is when you lose your job because your employer needs to reduce their staff. It might be because your employer: doesn't need as many people for the work is trying to cut costs is moving
Choosing voluntary redundancy
Your employer might ask if anyone wants to take voluntary redundancy. You should think carefully about whether voluntary redundancy is right for you, including whether you’ll get any redundancy pay
Challenge your redundancy
If your employer did something wrong during your redundancy process, you might be able to challenge their decision. You should start by talking to your employer. You might also be able to use your
Make sure your redundancy is genuine
If you’ll have been working for your employer for at least 2 years by the time your job ends, check that your redundancy is genuine. A genuine redundancy is one where your employer has a real
Your notice period during redundancy
employer will tell you if they’ll give you pay in lieu of notice. As long as you work your normal hours in your statutory notice period you’ll get your normal pay. This is as well as any redundancy pay
Check the reason you were chosen for redundancy was fair
Your employer has a right to make redundancies, but they must use fair reasons when they choose who to make redundant. You can challenge your redundancy if your employer chooses you for a reason
Check how much redundancy pay you can get
If you’re being made redundant, you might be entitled to redundancy pay. You’ll only get redundancy pay if it is a genuine redundancy - check if your redundancy is genuine. There are 2 types
Check your employer has followed the right redundancy process
Your employer needs to show they have a redundancy process. They can decide what the process is, but it should always include a meeting with you to talk about: why you’re being made redundant
Check your rights if you're made redundant
If you're being made redundant If you're facing redundancy Check how much redundancy pay you can get Your notice period during redundancy Your options if your employer offers you another job Check
Your options if your employer offers you another job
less or it’s a different type of work. You might be able to get redundancy pay instead if you have a good reason to refuse the job. To get redundancy pay you’ll need to have worked for your employer