Redundancy and settlement

Redundancy

Redundancies usually occur when the employer needs to restructure and reduce its workforce.

If you have been employed for two years continuously, and your employment is terminated as a result of redundancy, then you are entitled to receive a redundancy payment.

Your employer must consult with you about the proposed redundancy situation and consider whether there is alternative employment that could be offered in order to avoid redundancy.

Your employer is obliged to act fairly in selecting who is to be made redundant, you may be able to challenge your redundancy if a full and fair procedure has not been entered into.

Saltworks solicitors can advise you as to:

• Whether the correct procedures have been followed

• Whether there has been a sufficient consultation

• Whether redundancy can successfully be challenged.

If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement, we can review the terms and advise you on whether you should accept.

Settlement agreements

A settlement agreement is a type of contract used by employers to record the terms and conditions agreed with the employee on termination.

The agreement will usually mean that the employee receives a sum of money in return for giving up the right to bring legal complaints against the employer.

A settlement agreement only becomes legally binding once you have received independent legal advice.

If you instruct a solicitor at an earlier stage, they can also assist you with negotiating the terms of the agreement and ensuring that you secure the right agreement for you.

OUR OFFER

Saltworks Solicitors have extensive experience in advising and negotiating settlement agreements and are able to work to urgent deadlines.