Without Prejudice Meeting Guidance

Summary

A without prejudice chat is used to discuss settlement terms confidentially, meaning the conversation cannot be used as evidence in court. Employers must follow legal requirements for redundancy, including fair selection, consultation, and considering alternative employment. Ensure any settlement offer is fair and reflects your entitlements.

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I've been asked by my employer to have a 'without prejudice' chat at a time when others are being made redundant
Hi ****, a 'without prejudice' chat is typically used to discuss settlement terms confidentially. It means that the content of the conversation cannot be used as evidence in court.
- Are you being offered a settlement or severance package?
- Have you received any formal redundancy notice or documentation?
These details can help in providing more specific guidance.
The chat is to discuss a settlement. I believe in place of going through a redundancy scoring process, as a colleague has the same job title as me
Hi ****, thank you for sharing the details.
In England, redundancy procedures must follow specific legal requirements. If your employer is bypassing the redundancy scoring process, there are some key points to consider:
- **Fair Selection Process**: Employers must use fair and objective criteria when selecting employees for redundancy.
- **Consultation**: Employers must consult with employees before making redundancies.
- **Alternative Employment**: Employers should consider offering suitable alternative employment within the organization.
To better assist you, could you provide more information on the redundancy criteria and whether you've been offered a specific settlement amount?
I'm being offered a without prejudice meeting in place of a redundancy process
Thank you for the information, ****. Here are a few key points to consider regarding your situation:
- **Fair Selection Process**: Ensure that your employer has used fair criteria for redundancy.
- **Consultation**: Employers must consult with you before making redundancies.
- **Settlement Offers**: Such offers should be fair and reflect your entitlements.
Have you been informed about the redundancy criteria or the specifics of the settlement offer?