Where can I get advice for redundancy?
Henry Morales
Published Mar 22, 2026
You can get advice on redundancy from Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) or Citizens Advice.
What questions should I ask in a redundancy consultation?
Redundancy Procedure
- Is this a genuine redundancy situation?
- How has the pool of “at risk” employees been identified?
- Is the process of selection fair?
- Have you been fairly selected for redundancy?
- Has your employer considered alternatives to redundancy?
How do I advise redundancy?
The right way to break redundancy news
- Plan the conversation.
- Watch your language.
- Explain why the change is happening.
- Acknowledge their achievements and contributions.
- Tell them what to expect next.
- Organise career transition services.
- Be available afterwards.
- Talk to the survivors.
Can you make someone redundant if their job still exists?
Your employer has to be reasonable when making you redundant. Your employer can make you redundant if they genuinely don’t need you to do your job and your skills are no longer needed. So, if you find out that someone else takes your job just after you’re made redundant, you could have a case for unfair redundancy.
How soon after redundancy can you recruit?
Therefore, generally, you should not recruit into a role that you have made redundant for a minimum of 6 months after the termination date of the employee.
How long is the 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.
Can an employer 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.
What are the 5 stages of redundancy?
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 much redundancy will I get?
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.
How can Citizens Advice help in the redundancy process?
Fair redundancy process – Citizens Advice Get advice on your employer’s redundancy consultation, including the procedures they should follow and when you’ve been treated unfairly. Get advice on your employer’s redundancy consultation, including the procedures they should follow and when you’ve been treated unfairly.
Who is the best person to talk to about redundancy?
You should try to negotiate an amount of money that you would be prepared to accept. A professional employment lawyer, such as a member of the Monaco Solicitors’ team, is the perfect person to advise you during every step of this process.
What can I use in place of Please Advise?
“Please advise” alternatives. “Please advise” is on the formal side. In fact, it sounds a bit stuffy and old-fashioned. If you want alternatives for “please advise” that work in a more modern, casual workplace, try these synonyms: Let me know. I look forward to your answer. Thanks for your help. …Nothing at all.
How can I find out my redundancy entitlements online?
You can use the Dept of Employment Affairs and Social Protection redundancy calculator (click here) to help you to calculate your statutory redundancy entitlements. You should note that the online redundancy calculator does not give a legal entitlement to any statutory redundancy amount.
