Redundancy

Redundancy is one of the most complex and sensitive areas of UK employment law. Employers must follow strict legal requirements when managing redundancy situations, including consultation, fair selection and redundancy pay.

Clear processes, consistent decision-making and effective communication are essential to avoid significant legal and reputational risk.

This hub brings together practical guidance, tools and insights to support HR teams through individual and collective redundancy processes.

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Moving forward after redundancy: Stories from HR

Through the words of HR, we explore how organisations are moving forward following the end of their redundancy processes.

Browse our full library of UK redundancy resources

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Commentary and Insights

Labour Government employment law changes | On your radar

This resource reviews Labour Government employment law changes that are in the pipeline and how you can prepare …

Employment law guide

Collective redundancy consultation: scope of obligations

A guide explaining when collective redundancy consultation obligations arise, including how “redundancy” and “employee” are defined for consultation …

Tools & templates

Letter informing employee at risk of redundancy that their job is safe (individual consultation)

Use this model letter to inform an employee at risk of redundancy that their role is safe, with …

Tools & templates

Letter inviting employee to a second individual redundancy consultation

Use this model letter to invite an employee to a second individual consultation meeting to further discuss their …

Tools & templates

Letter inviting employee to individual redundancy consultation

Use this model letter to invite an employee to an individual consultation meeting to discuss their provisional selection …

Tools & templates

Collective redundancy notice – template letter for representatives

Manage collective redundancy processes confidently with our notice template for employee reps. HR best practice and legal guidance …

Tools & templates

HR1 form (collective redundancy consultation)

Stay compliant with UK collective redundancy law using our HR1 form resource. Clear, practical support for HR teams.

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October’s top employment law FAQs

Stay informed about your rights and responsibilities as an employer. Check out our 10 frequently asked employment law …

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Managing Pregnancy and Maternity Rights for Employees on Fixed‑Term Contracts

Understand employer obligations for pregnant fixed‑term employees, from avoiding discrimination to providing statutory maternity leave, pay entitlements, and …

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