Ask why; why now; what are they hoping the redundancy or redundancies will achieve; what will happen to your duties and responsibilities; what alternatives have they considered (for example, furlough etc)? Make sure your concerns are known and make sure you obtain a response from your employer to your questions.
What happens in a first consultation for redundancy?
In this meeting, the employer should explain that it is proposing changes within the business and if these are implemented, it could result in redundancies. The employer should also discuss the reasons for the proposed changes and the pool that has been chosen.
How long does the redundancy process take?
If a company needs to make 20 to 99 employees redundant, the employer must allow for a minimum 30-day consultation period.
When do you start the redundancy consultation process?
Normally, you will start the process by having an informal face-to-face meeting with the employee(s) whose job is at risk of redundancy, after which you will have individual meetings. The meetings should be spread over several weeks to enable proper consultation to take place.
When do you need legal advice about redundancy?
If consultation is required at some earlier stage, the situation is more complex, and we strongly recommend that you obtain legal advice before finalising any redundancy decisions. Be wary of delaying consultation with the affected employees.
How does the redundancy process work in a small business?
The little bit of the role left will be absorbed by other staff. However after having an initial meeting with the employee where we explained the potential redundancy and how the consultation period would work – he has subsequently gone off sick with stress (related to the redundancy process).
Why do people go off sick during redundancy?
However after having an initial meeting with the employee where we explained the potential redundancy and how the consultation period would work – he has subsequently gone off sick with stress (related to the redundancy process).
