During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you still have the same employment rights, including notice period and pay
Step 5: Select employees for redundancy
This Letter Withdrawing Notice of Redundancy should be used to request an employee’s agreement to the withdrawal of the notice of redundancy because, for instance, an upturn in work means that the employee’s role no longer needs to be made redundant
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Redundancy letter types
The first letter should be the initial contact with the employee(s) about the potential for redundancy
Jul 31, 2020 · You can use this letter to initiate proceedings with fewer than 20 employees
This is known as furloughing
If the employer is terminating the employee for another reason, such as poor performance, use our Employee Termination Letter (General)
It is important that you follow the correct procedures when terminating an employee by meeting with the employee and issuing them with a formal letter
We want to make it clear that you have been a valuable employee and this termination is not a reflection of our satisfaction with your job performance
If you’re made redundant, your job won’t end straight away - you’ll get a paid notice period
If you’re made redundant on holiday or sick leave
Note that you will need to take extra care when making redundancies which involve employees who are pregnant or on maternity leave
At this first meeting, read through the letter you have drafted outlining the redundancy proposal as if it was your script
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Apr 19, 2021 · If you were not consulted prior to being made redundant, you may be entitled to a compensation payment called a protective award