How long should a consultation period before redundancy?
There is no time limit on how long the redundancy consultation period has to last, but as a minimum it should be 30 days before you can dismiss any employees.
What is the minimum period of notice required for redundancy?
You must be given a notice period before your employment ends. The statutory redundancy notice periods are: at least one week’s notice if employed between one month and 2 years. one week’s notice for each year if employed between 2 and 12 years.
What is the consultation period for redundancy for less than 20?
For less than 20 redundancies If you’re a small business looking to make less than 20 people redundant, there’s no minimum time for a consultation. However, the law says it must be considered “meaningful” or the redundancy could be considered unfair.
Do you have to have a consultation period before redundancy?
You must consult with your employees before finalising any redundancies. If you do not hold genuine and meaningful consultation before making redundancies, employees could claim to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. Consultation is when you talk and listen to affected employees.
Can I start a new job during my redundancy notice period?
Getting another job during the redundancy notice period If you choose to start your new job before serving the full notice period, your employer may be able to take legal action against you and if you have been made redundant, it could result in you losing your redundancy pay entitlement.
Can I refuse to attend a redundancy consultation meeting?
An employee may refuse to attend due to an alleged shortcoming in the consultation process. If so, you may need to consider addressing that allegation and then inviting the employee to a rearranged meeting.
Can length of service be used in redundancy selection?
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the use of length of service as a criterion for redundancy selection is lawful where it is fairly applied, although it may constitute indirect age discrimination that requires objective justification in order for the discrimination to be fair.
Can you be made redundant with less than 2 years service?
Your employer still needs to have a clear process, but there are no rules about what it should be. If you’ve worked for your employer for less than 2 years your employer doesn’t need a redundancy process and doesn’t have to meet you individually.
What is the 4 week rule?
The weekly rule, in its simplest form, buys when prices reach a new four-week high and sells when prices reach a new four-week low. A new four-week high means that prices have exceeded the highest level they have reached over the past four weeks.
Can I be offered a lower paid job instead of redundancy?
Your employer can offer you an alternative job in any way, but unless they follow the rules you can refuse it and get your redundancy pay instead. Your employer has to: offer you the new job in writing or orally. make the offer before your current job ends.
Can I bring a friend to a redundancy meeting?
Your employer might let you bring someone with you to your redundancy meetings – for example someone from your union or HR. It can be helpful to have someone there to take notes and support you. If this isn’t mentioned in your redundancy process, ask your employer if you can bring someone.
Can I get another job while on redundancy notice?
If you get another job, you might want to leave your job during your notice period. If this is the case, you can ask your employer to change your finishing date. If they agree to change the date, you’ll still be entitled to your redundancy pay although, of course, you won’t continue to be paid by your old employer.
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