Can a company lay you off without redundancy?

Can a company lay you off without redundancy?

If you are laid-off you should get your full pay unless it is part of your contract that your employer can lay you off without pay or on reduced pay. If it is not part of your employment contract, you may agree to change your contract. For example, a lay-off might be better than being made redundant.

What is classed as unfair redundancy?

What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal occurs when your employer has not followed a fair redundancy process. Employers should always speak to you directly about why you have been selected and look at any alternatives to redundancy. If this hasn’t happened, you might have been unfairly dismissed.

Can you refuse redundancy?

Your employer can refuse to pay your redundancy pay if they don’t think you have a good reason for turning down the job.

Can I make someone redundant immediately?

You can be made redundant if the business closes down where you work. This is a genuine reason for redundancy. If you’ll have been working for your employer for at least 2 years by the time you leave your employer should see if they can offer you a different job.

What is the minimum consultation period for redundancy?

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 much notice do you give for redundancy?

The statutory redundancy notice periods are: at least one week’s notice if employed between one month and 2 years. one week’s notice for each year if employed between 2 and 12 years. 12 weeks’ notice if employed for 12 years or more.

Can you make a claim for unfair dismissal under 2 years service?

Whilst an employee with less than two years’ service cannot claim ordinary unfair dismissal, other types of claims can still be brought regardless of their length of service.