What is group redundancy?

You’re part of a ‘collective redundancy’ if your employer is making 20 or more people redundant. Your employer has to hold a group consultation if there’s a collective redundancy. Contact your nearest Citizens Advice if your employer is making 20 or more people redundant but doesn’t follow these rules.

What is meant by redundancy consultation?

You’re entitled to a consultation with your employer if you’re being made redundant. This involves speaking to them about: why you’re being made redundant. any alternatives to redundancy.

Does collective consultation mean redundancy?

Collective consultation is required when an employer is proposing to dismiss as redundant 20 or more employees at one establishment within a period of 90 days or less.

What does collective consultation mean in redundancy process?

Collective consultation is a discussion process between an employer and representatives of any employees who will be affected by a potential redundancy exercise.

Do you have to consult with employees before making redundancies?

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.

What’s the purpose of a meeting with employees about redundancy?

The purpose of the meeting is to advise employees that they’re ‘at risk’ of being made redundant. This meeting can be held with individual employees or a group of affected employees. Why the business has decided it’s necessary to make redundancies.

Do you need legal advice for collective redundancy?

Access unlimited legal advice without the worry of costs with our Triple A support. Consultation with any affected employees is a requirement in any redundancy situation, but where an employer is considering collective redundancies, a collective consultation exercise may also be required.