What are the stages of redundancy consultation?

Basically, there are five main stages to consider during the redundancy process:

• Stage 1: Preparation.
• Stage 2: Selection.
• Stage 3: Individual Consultation.
• Stage 4: Notice of Redundancy and Appeals.
• Stage 5: The Termination Process.

  How long does redundancy consultation take?

  Length of consultation There’s no time limit for how long the period of consultation should be, but the minimum is: 20 to 99 redundancies – the consultation must start at least 30 days before any dismissals take effect.

  What happens during redundancy consultation?

  During the consultation process, an employer will discuss the redundancy with the employees (or their representatives), provide information on the redundancy process and explore employee feedback on ways to avoid redundancies. …

  What do you say at redundancy consultation?

  Ask why; why now; what are they hoping the redundancy or redundancies will achieve; what will happen to your duties and responsibilities; what alternatives have they considered (for example, furlough etc)? Make sure your concerns are known and make sure you obtain a response from your employer to your questions.

  Does consultation always end in redundancy?

  Consultation does not always end in redundancy and in many cases employers will place more staff than is necessary in consolation so they can be seen to be taking a fair and responsible approach to redundancies.

  What is a standard redundancy package?

  Redundancy pay is based on your earnings before tax (called gross pay). For each full year you’ve worked for your employer, you get: up to age 22 – half a week’s pay. age 22 to 40 – 1 week’s pay. age 41 and older – 1.5 weeks’ pay.

  What are the rules for redundancy consultation?

  There’s no time limit for how long the period of consultation should be, but the minimum is: 20 to 99 redundancies – the consultation must start at least 30 days before any dismissals take effect. 100 or more redundancies – the consultation must start at least 45 days before any dismissals take effect.

  How long should a redundancy consultation last?

  20-99 redundancies within 90 days in one workplace: the consultation process must last at least 30 days before a dismissal is made. 100+ redundancies within 90 days in one workplace: the consultation process must last at least 45 days before a dismissal is made.

  Can I have a full-time job and be a consultant?

  You can consult part-time, alongside your full-time or part-time job or your job search. That is the best way to start consulting, in fact — as a side job.

  What are the rights of an employee during a consultation?

  You have the right to vote for employee representatives or stand for election if you’re affected by the redundancy. During the consultation your employer must let you know in writing: Trade union or employee representatives represent you in the consultation with your employer.

  Can a fixed term employee be included in a consultation?

  If temporary or fixed-term workers are employees, they have the right to be included in the consultation process. However, a fixed-term contract coming to its natural end does not constitute a ‘dismissal’ for calculating the numbers of affected employees for consultation purposes (see our Redundancy Q&As).

  When does your employer need to consult with you?

  If your employer is planning more than 20 redundancies at the same establishment within 90 days, by law they might need to hold collective consultation. In collective consultation, as well as talking to you individually, your employer must also consult: recognised trade union representatives

  Can a company include you in collective consultation?

  If you’re an employee affected by the proposed redundancies you can: Your employer does not need to include you in collective consultation if you’re employed under a fixed-term contract, except if they’re ending your contract early because of redundancy.