Being consulted about a redundancy? Get advice before it's finalised.
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If your employer has told you your role might be made redundant but hasn't finalised anything yet, you're in the consultation period, and this is actually the best time to get advice, before any decision is locked in.
What proper consultation should look like
- Your employer tells you about the proposed change in writing.
- They discuss it with you and genuinely consider any alternatives you raise, including whether you could be redeployed elsewhere in the business.
- You're given a real chance to respond, not just informed after the fact.
If consultation feels rushed, if you're being told the decision is already final, or if you haven't been given the chance to suggest alternatives, that's worth flagging now rather than after your redundancy takes effect. Once it's finalised, your options narrow.
Common questions
Financial pressure doesn't remove the consultation requirement under most awards and agreements. It might explain the decision, but the process still needs to be followed properly.
Get advice early, ask questions in writing where you can, and don't feel pressured to agree to anything on the spot. You're entitled to genuinely raise alternatives before the decision is made.
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