staff redundency....anyone know the rules

[Shelley]

Am trying to find out how redundency works. Can i just go right ahead and do it, do i have to pay redundency pay. Do i have to give a explanation??Does the length of time worked make a difference. Are there any basic requirements. CAn anyone help, never had to do this before.

[gapgb]

It's a complex area and you would do well to take legal advice in order to avoid claims against you for unfair dismissal. A good starting point however is the ACAS website www.acas.org.uk. They have a selection of good guides you can download.

I have had to lay people off in the past and had an emlpoyment policy in place to do this. I still took legal advice however to guide me through the various laws.

[Shelley]

thanks for gapgb, this is my biggest thing, having the unfair dismissal thrown back at me. i shall take a look. thanks for your time

[clairemackaness]

You can speak to an advisor from Business Link about this, but ACAS is a great starting point.

[Jayne]

I use ACAS all the time, I phone them though, I tell them my problem and they tell you all the legal ins and outs before you do anything. I've found them to be great help :D

Jayne

[bwglaw]

I specialise in employment law and would be happy to advise you. I can be contacted by email at legal.services@handsongroup.co.uk

The rules for redundancy very much depend on your circumstances and there is no standard answer. Bear in mind that ACAS/Business Link give you guidance, not legal advice.

If you email me your situation giving as much detail as possible I can then advise accordingly.

[Shelley]

thanks everyone that responded, cant get onto acas for some reason
Thanks handson have emailed you

[KM-Tiger]

Am trying to find out how redundency works
I would strongly recommend joining the Forum of Private Business.

Their manual on Employment Law is worth the price of membership alone, and includes the exact procedure you must follow for redundancy. You will also then have free advice should anything go wrong.

I've needed to use that service once - the free advice I mean - and found myself being advised by the Chairman of an Employment Tribunal (wearing his other hat, of course). The best advice I have ever had.

[Shelley]

thanks for that kent, will have a look on there first thing tom

[bwglaw]

Shelley

Got your email. I plan to reply tomorrow when I will be in a clear frame of mind

Thanks


Jonathan