UK Redundancy Payouts
For both employees and employers in the United Kingdom, redundancy usually implies that you are suddenly facing a whole set of issues that you never even considered as part of the plan.
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Gray Purdue Solicitors have accumulated a wealth of expertise in employment law and redundancy law during their 25 years experience.
Our specialist solicitors can advise employers on UK redundancy laws, or employees if you think you have been wrongfully denied a redundancy payment, or if you have been unfairly dismissed under the pretext of redundancy.
The law defining redundancy is very specific and refers to three situations. Your employment must have ceased because:
- your employer's business has ceased to operate, or
- has ceased to operate in the place where you have been employed, or
- the business has ceased to require work of the particular kind in which you have been employed.
Paying Staff
In order to be eligible to claim for a redundancy payment, ex-employees:
- Must have been continuously employed for a minimum of 2 years
- Be over 20 years of age
- Have not validly contracted out of their rights to claim a redundancy payment (by signing a compromise agreement, for instance)
- Not be employed in one of the occupations excluded from redundancy payments (crown employees, mariners, or domestic servants employed by relations)
A redundancy sum is also payable to employees who have been "Bumped". This refers to when you are dismissed because somebody else's work is no longer required and they have been moved into your job.
Legislation
Dismissal of staff is always a Sensitive Issue, and employers need to ensure that they are aware of all the legislation that encompasses employees' rights regarding dismissal and redundancy law, in order to Avoid Claims being brought against them.
Our lawyers will provide comprehensive and clear advice and guidance for avoiding potential claims or preparation and representation in making or defending action in court or the employment tribunal.
We will ensure that you are kept fully informed of procedures and guide you through any action efficiently and rapidly.
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