Redundancy, Restructuring, Redeployment

If you have experienced a redundancy, re-structure or been re-deployed we can advise on whether the employer has acted legally.

A redundancy is when your employer discontinues your position for business reasons. In this case your employment is terminated not because of anything you've done or not done as an employee, but because your particular job is no longer needed.

Your employer must have had genuine business reasons for making you redundant. It can't be because they were unhappy with your performance or for some other reason to do with you personally.

The decision to make you redundant must be one that a fair and reasonable employer could make in that situation, and your employer must also follow a fair process in coming to this decision.

If your employer doesn't meet those standards, you can bring a personal grievance

Redeployment

If there's a vacant position into which your employer can move (“redeploy”) you, your employer must do this, so long as you're able to do the work, or will be able to do it after receiving any necessary training.