What is redundancy?

Redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal, as long as it’s a genuine redundancy situation.

For example, if it’s a place of work that’s closing down or the employer has put in place new processes at work that made the business more efficient and therefore there’s less need for employees. These are two examples of what I would classify as a suitable reason for redundancy.

Here is a video recorded by Head of Employment Law, Richard Lozano:

Often enough we see employers following redundancy procedures incorrectly, this is where our Employment Team can help. If you believe that you have been made redundant without reasonable reasoning, then our team can be contacted on 01302 341 414 or by filling out our online enquiry form! Don’t delay taking action, you have just three months less one day to bring a claim in the Employment Tribunal.

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