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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Tools & templates

Redundancy selection matrix

Support compliant workforce changes using our Redundancy Selection Matrix. Ideal for HR teams managing fair and transparent redundancy …

Commentary and Insights

Employment Rights Bill: 10 key policies employers need to revamp

The Employment Rights Bill packs an imposing number of employment law reforms into its 330 pages. With Royal …

Checklists

Carrying out a fair redundancy process

Lead your organisation through redundancy with fairness, clarity and compassion with our step-by-step guide to managing UK redundancies …

Infographics

HR survival guide: Navigating redundancy

Get our latest infographic which breaks down the four critical dimensions of redundancy, so you can lead with …

Tools & templates

Letter giving employee notice of dismissal for redundancy

Use this ready‑made redundancy notice letter to confirm dismissal after the consultation process. Ideal for HR teams managing …

Guides – How to

Definition of redundancy

Discover what legally counts as redundancy in the UK, including business closures, reduced work needs and reorganisations. Essential …

Tools & templates

Letter to employee confirming trial period in alternative employment has been successful

A model letter for confirming that an employee has successfully completed a trial period in alternative employment following …

Case studies

Court of Appeal rules on consultation process for individual redundancies

A Court of Appeal decision clarifying that employers are not required to carry out general workforce consultation for …

Guides – How to

How to consult on an individual basis during a redundancy exercise

A guide explaining how employers should carry out individual consultation during a redundancy exercise, including key steps to …

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