Think your redundancy was unfair? Let's find out if it can be challenged.

An unfair redundancy usually means the reason given doesn't add up, or the process wasn't followed properly, not just that you're upset about losing your job. A redundancy is meant to be about the role disappearing, not a way to move someone on.

Common signs your redundancy may not have been handled fairly

• Your employer says your role is redundant, but the same work is still being done, by someone else, a contractor, or split across the team.
• You weren't consulted before the decision was made, or the consultation felt like a formality after the decision was already locked in.
• You were made redundant shortly after raising a complaint, taking leave, or asking about a workplace right.
• There was no genuine attempt to find you another role in the business, even though one existed.

If a redundancy isn't genuine, it can potentially be challenged as an unfair dismissal, or raise other legal protections, depending on exactly what happened. The right path depends on the details, which is why it's worth having a real conversation rather than guessing.