What are the 5 stages of redundancy?

There's no single statutory list, but a fair redundancy process runs to five stages: confirm it's a genuine redundancy, define the pool and selection criteria, consult meaningfully, look for suitable alternative employment, then confirm in writing with notice and pay. Rushing or skipping any one of them is what exposes an employer to a claim.

Can you make someone redundant for poor performance?

No, not as a redundancy. Redundancy is about the role no longer being needed, not the person underperforming. Using it to remove a poor performer is a "sham" redundancy and a common route to a tribunal claim. Performance concerns should go through a capability process instead.

How do I write a redundancy letter?

A redundancy letter should confirm the business reason, the consultation that took place, the decision, the last day of employment, the notice period, redundancy pay and the right to appeal. Getting the wording and timing right matters; a defective letter can undermine an otherwise fair process. We provide tested templates to get it right.

When can a company make someone redundant?

When there's a genuine business reason recognised in law: the business or workplace is closing, or the need for that kind of work has reduced or stopped. If the job still needs doing by someone, it's unlikely to be a genuine redundancy.

What are the 5 fair reasons for redundancy?

Strictly, redundancy is itself one of the five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, alongside capability, conduct, statutory illegality and "some other substantial reason." Within a redundancy, fairness turns on a genuine situation, objective selection, proper consultation and considering alternatives.

Is redundancy the same as being dismissed or fired?

Redundancy is a form of dismissal, but a specific one: the role is removed, rather than the employee being dismissed for conduct or performance. That distinction changes the process you must follow and the payments owed, which is why it's important to be clear which one you're actually dealing with.

Employee Redundancy: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Employers

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