Redundancy Process And Rights

Summary

Employers must follow a fair redundancy process in england. Employees with 2+ years of service are entitled to statutory redundancy pay. Employers may avoid redundancy pay by offering alternative roles or citing misconduct. Employees can volunteer for redundancy, but acceptance is not guaranteed. Consider discussing your interest in voluntary redundancy with your employer.

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Hi ****! Could you please provide more details about your legal issue so I can assist you better?
redundancy
Hi ****! It sounds like you're dealing with a redundancy issue. Here are some key points about redundancy laws in England:
- Your employer must follow a fair redundancy process.
- You are entitled to a statutory redundancy payment if you’ve been employed for 2 years or more.
- You can appeal if you believe the redundancy process was unfair.
Do you need more specific information on any of these points?
how can the employer avoid paying me redundancy
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Hi ****! An employer might try to avoid paying redundancy by:
- Offering you an alternative role within the company.
- Claiming that you were dismissed for misconduct.
- Arguing that you do not meet the criteria for redundancy pay (e.g., less than 2 years' service).
Is there something specific that your employer has mentioned or done?
can i put my hand up to be made redundant
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Hi ****! You can indeed volunteer for redundancy if your employer is offering voluntary redundancy. However, your employer is not obligated to accept your request. Have they mentioned anything about voluntary redundancy at your workplace?
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Hi ****! In that case, it might be helpful to have a conversation with your employer to express your interest in voluntary redundancy. Employers often consider volunteers to avoid compulsory redundancies. Do you have any other questions or need more information on this topic?