Redundancy solicitors for employees
Facing redundancy can be a daunting experience and make you feel anxious and uncertain about your future, especially if you think that your redundancy may be unfair. Whether you’ve been officially notified of redundancy or suspect it may happen soon, understanding your rights and seeking expert legal advice can make a real difference.
Our redundancy legal services can also help you resolve related disputes with your employer, review any redundancy documentation, and ensure that the process is carried out in accordance with UK redundancy law.
Here is an overview of the main services we offer to individuals facing unfair redundancy. For more detailed information about those aspects of redundancy mentioned in this page, see our separate Redundancy guide for employees.
Know your rights in redundancy
Facing redundancy can be a stressful and confusing time, especially if you are uncertain about your rights under redundancy law and the fairness of the process. Understanding the protections available to you is crucial to make sure you’re treated fairly during this period. Our redundancy solicitors can help clarify your legal rights and provide guidance throughout the process.
In the UK, employees are entitled by law to specific protections when made redundant, including redundancy pay, notice periods, and the right to consultation. It’s in your best interests to try to understand these entitlements, so that you can safeguard your interests and avoid being unfairly treated.
In addition to these legal rights, there are also safeguards in place to protect against discrimination during the redundancy process. This includes ensuring that decisions are not made based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you believe that you are being unfairly selected for redundancy due to one of these factors, our solicitors can help you pursue legal action to put matters right.
Understanding your entitlements and the legal protections available to you is the first step toward securing the best possible outcome during redundancy. Whether you are concerned about how your redundancy is being handled or want to understand the specifics of redundancy employment law in the UK, our redundancy lawyers can provide essential advice to ensure you are treated fairly.
Monaco Solicitors are experts in redundancy employment law and dedicated to helping employees secure fair treatment. Our redundancy lawyers have extensive experience in handling redundancy negotiations, ensuring that employers follow the correct legal procedures and that employees receive everything they are entitled to.
The redundancy process: What to expect
Redundancy is a formal process that employers are legally required to follow to ensure that their employees are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. The process generally involves several key stages, as outlined below. Each must be handled carefully to avoid any risk of unfair treatment or legal breaches.
Notification of redundancy
Initially, your employer will inform you about the possibility of redundancy. They should explain the reasons behind the decision, such as restructuring, a decline in business activity, or changes in the company’s operational needs. This stage can be emotionally difficult, but it is important to understand that your employer is required to provide clear communication.
Consultation period
During the consultation period, your employer is legally obliged to discuss the redundancy situation with you, considering any alternatives to dismissal, such as redeployment or retraining opportunities. Consultation is a vital step in ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process.
Selection process
If there are multiple employees at risk of redundancy, your employer must conduct a fair redundancy selection process. They should use objective criteria to decide who will be selected for redundancy, avoiding any form of discrimination or bias. This process should be clearly communicated, and you should have the opportunity to raise concerns about its fairness.
Notice and pay
If you are selected for redundancy, your employer must provide you with a notice period, as well as redundancy pay, which is calculated based on your length of service and other factors.
Throughout all steps in the redundancy process, our redundancy solicitors can ensure that your employer is following UK redundancy law correctly and that your rights are fully protected.
Securing the best redundancy package
If you are facing redundancy, you’ll want to negotiate the best possible package to ensure that you are compensated fairly for your service. Our redundancy solicitors can help you secure the following key aspects of a redundancy package:
- Redundancy pay: This should reflect your entitlement based on your length of service and any other applicable factors. Our solicitors can help ensure that the correct amount of redundancy pay is calculated and provided.
- Notice period: Ensure that you are given the correct notice period. If you are not given proper notice, our solicitors can help you negotiate compensation for the missed notice period.
- Favourable terms: In some cases, you may be able to negotiate a more generous severance package, which may include additional payments or benefits, especially if you feel that the redundancy process has not been handled fairly or according to the law.
Our redundancy lawyers can help you conduct redundancy negotiations with your employer to secure a deal that protects your financial well-being and ensures you are treated fairly during this difficult time.
Legal support for redundancy disputes
Sometimes disputes arise during redundancy processes. If you feel that your employer has not followed the correct procedures or if you believe you have been treated unfairly or discriminated against, legal advice on redundancy is essential. Our redundancy solicitors can assist you with such matters as:
Disputes over redundancy pay
If your employer is offering less than your legal entitlement, our redundancy solicitors can help you challenge this and ensure that you receive the correct amount.
Unfair redundancy
If the selection process for redundancy was not fair, or if it was discriminatory in nature, we can help you take legal action to remedy the situation.
Failure to follow legal procedures
If your employer has not followed the proper consultation or notice period requirements, our lawyers can help you seek compensation for any breaches of the law.
With our redundancy lawyers’ expertise and advice, you can take the appropriate steps to resolve disputes and protect your rights under redundancy law. Meantime, see our main Redundancy Guide for more detail on the above. The FAQs at the end are also helpful in dealing with aspects of redundancy pay.
Reviewing redundancy agreements & documentation
Any redundancy agreement or related documentation should be carefully reviewed to ensure that the terms are fair and legally sound. Monaco Solicitors’ redundancy solicitors can assist with:
Reviewing the redundancy agreement
Our solicitors will examine the terms of the agreement to ensure that they are fair and in line with your legal entitlements.
Ensuring correct redundancy pay
We will verify that your redundancy pay and entitlements are accurately calculated and that you are being offered the correct amounts.
Advising on potential changes
If the terms of the redundancy agreement are not satisfactory or legally sound, our redundancy solicitors can advise you on whether any changes need to be made before you sign the agreement.
By working with you to review these documents, our redundancy lawyers can help you avoid agreeing to unfair or unlawful terms and ensure that your interests are protected.
Protecting your rights during redundancy
Throughout the redundancy process, it’s not only important that you know what your legal rights are – as outlined above – but it’s also critical that your rights are protected. Our redundancy solicitors will help you ensure that your redundancy rights are not violated. This includes ensuring that:
- Your redundancy employment law rights are upheld
- You receive the correct amount of redundancy pay
- Your employer does not engage in discriminatory practices or unfair treatment
If you are in any way concerned about the way your redundancy is being conducted or whether its terms are lawful, having legal advice for redundancy will give you the peace of mind that your interests and rights are being fully protected.
FAQs about redundancy
What is redundancy?
Redundancy occurs when an employer decides that a particular job or position is no longer needed. This can happen due to changes in the business, such as restructuring or a decline in business activity.
How does redundancy work?
In the UK, redundancy is a formal process that includes consultation with the employee, selection for redundancy (if there are multiple candidates), and payment of redundancy pay and notice periods. (Also see our Redundancy guide)
How is redundancy pay calculated?
Redundancy pay is based on your length of service, age, and weekly earnings. The statutory amount is calculated using specific formulas, but it is important to ensure that your employer offers the correct amount.
What is statutory redundancy pay?
Statutory redundancy pay is the minimum amount that an employee is legally entitled to when made redundant. It is based on your age, length of service, and weekly earnings.
Do you pay tax on redundancy pay?
Redundancy pay is typically tax-free up to £30,000. However, any payments above this amount may be subject to tax and National Insurance.
How much notice does my employer have to give me if I’m being made redundant?
The notice period for redundancy depends on your length of service. The minimum notice period is one week for each year of service, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
When should I receive my redundancy pay?
Your redundancy pay should be paid to you at the same time as your final wages, usually during your notice period.
What next?
For specialist redundancy legal advice, contact Monaco Solicitors today and let our friendly team of expert employment law solicitors guide you to the solution that’s best for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Here’s how to contact us:
- Via this website link
- Phone 020 7717 5259
- Email communications@monacosolicitors.co.uk