Redundancy Advice Solicitors in Cheltenham
Legal Advice on Redundancy Rights, Process, and Entitlements
Specialist Legal Advice on Redundancy
Redundancy can have a significant impact on your work, income, and future plans. While employers are entitled to make redundancies in certain circumstances, they must follow a fair process and comply with legal requirements. Where this does not happen, employees may have grounds to challenge the decision or seek compensation.
We provide clear legal advice on redundancy matters to employees in Cheltenham and across England and Wales. Our role is to explain your rights, assess whether the redundancy process has been carried out lawfully, and advise on the options available to you.
We also advise clients nationwide and can provide support remotely where appropriate.
What Is Redundancy?
Redundancy arises where an employer no longer requires a particular role or type of work to be carried out. This may occur due to business closure, workplace restructuring, reduced demand, or changes in how work is organised.
Redundancy should relate to the role, not the individual. If an employer selects an employee for reasons unrelated to a genuine redundancy situation, the dismissal may be unfair.
When a Redundancy May Be Unfair
A redundancy may be unfair if the employer fails to follow a proper procedure or if the reason for dismissal is not genuinely related to redundancy. Issues can arise where consultation is inadequate, selection criteria are unclear, or suitable alternative roles are not properly considered.
We assess whether the redundancy process has complied with legal standards and whether there may be grounds to challenge the decision.
The Redundancy Process and Consultation
Employers are required to consult with affected employees before making redundancy decisions. Consultation should be meaningful and allow employees the opportunity to understand the reasons for redundancy and to raise concerns or alternatives.
In some cases, collective consultation rules apply where multiple redundancies are proposed. We advise on how consultation requirements apply to your situation and whether the process has been handled correctly.
Redundancy Pay and Financial Entitlements
Employees may be entitled to statutory redundancy pay, contractual redundancy pay, or other payments depending on their length of service and employment terms.
Entitlements may include:
Statutory or enhanced redundancy pay
Notice pay or payment in lieu of notice
Accrued but unused holiday pay
We advise on what payments you should receive and whether the amounts offered are correct.
Settlement Agreements and Redundancy
Redundancy situations are often accompanied by settlement agreements. These agreements may offer additional compensation in return for waiving certain legal rights.
We advise on the terms of settlement agreements, explain their effect clearly, and ensure that your interests are properly protected before any agreement is signed.
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Redundancy FAQs
How do I know if my redundancy is genuine?
A redundancy is genuine if the employer no longer needs the role to exist. If the role continues unchanged or is quickly given to someone else, this may raise concerns. Legal advice can help assess whether the redundancy situation is genuine.
Does my employer have to consult with me?
Yes. Consultation is a key part of a fair redundancy process. You should be informed of the situation, allowed to ask questions, and given an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made. A lack of meaningful consultation may make a redundancy unfair.
Can I be selected for redundancy because of performance?
Redundancy should be about the role, not the individual. While selection criteria may include skills or performance, redundancy should not be used as a substitute for dealing with performance issues. Advice can help assess whether selection was fair.
Am I entitled to redundancy pay?
You may be entitled to statutory redundancy pay if you have at least two years’ continuous service. Some employers offer enhanced redundancy packages. Advice can help confirm what you are entitled to receive.
What if I am offered another role?
Employers should consider suitable alternative roles where available. Whether a role is suitable depends on factors such as pay, location, and duties. Refusing a suitable role may affect redundancy pay, so advice is important before making a decision.
Are there time limits to challenge a redundancy?
Yes. Strict time limits apply if you wish to bring a legal claim relating to redundancy. Because deadlines can be short, it is important to seek advice as soon as possible.
Advice in Cheltenham and Across England and Wales
We advise employees on redundancy matters in Cheltenham, across Gloucestershire, and throughout England and Wales. Advice can be provided in person at our Cheltenham office or remotely by telephone or video call where appropriate.
Speak to redundancy solicitors in Cheltenham
If you are facing redundancy or have concerns about how a redundancy process has been handled, speaking to a solicitor early can help you understand your rights and options. To discuss your situation, call 0330 900 0377 or contact us online to arrange a confidential consultation.
How to Find Us
Pembridge Solicitors
Calderwood House
Montpellier Parade
Cheltenham
GL50 1UA
If you have any questions before visiting or would prefer remote advice, please contact us by phone.