What can I expect at a redundancy consultation?
During consultation, you should discuss: the changes that are needed, what you plan to do, and why. ways to avoid or make fewer redundancies. the skills and experience needed for the future.
How long is a consultation period?
Consultation
| Number of proposed redundancies | Minimum consultation period before dismissal |
|---|---|
| 20 to 99 | 30 days |
| 100 or more | 45 days |
What is individual consultation redundancy?
A consultation process is a period of constructive dialogue and information-sharing between an organisation and its employee, which may or may not result in redundancy. The type of consultation depends on the number of employees being made redundant at the same time.
What is the purpose of a redundancy consultation?
In a redundancy situation, the aim of consultation is to ensure that there is a genuine exchange of views and information in terms of why redundancies are proposed and how they can be avoided.
What happens at final redundancy consultation meeting?
The final consultation meeting will involve confirming with the employee that they have been selected – or escaped redundancy.
What happens at the end of redundancy consultation period?
Once the consultation period is over your employer will not have to give you any notice of your redundancy and they can make you redundant on the spot. If at the end of our consultation period your employer decides to not make you redundant you will go back to work as normal.
Who is most likely to be made redundant?
The poll found that large businesses were more likely to make redundancies than small and medium sized (SME) businesses. 3 out of 10 large businesses (30%) are likely to make redundancies and 10% of SMEs said that were likely to do so.
When should redundancy consultation start?
Collective consultation for redundancy You must start consultation for: 20 to 99 redundancies – at least 30 days before. 100 or more redundancies – at least 45 days before.
What are consultative standards?
Basic requirements Consultation must take place on all work health and safety matters including: undertaking risk management activities. proposing changes that may affect the health and safety of workers. making decisions about any work health and safety procedures.