Facing redundancy can be stressful and uncertain. If your employer hasn’t followed the correct legal process or doesn’t have a valid reason for making you redundant, you may be entitled to claim for unfair dismissal.
We regularly support employees with:
• Understanding redundancy procedures
• Challenging unfair selection or dismissal
• Negotiating settlement agreements
• Bringing claims for unfair dismissal
Our experienced employment law solicitors will assess your situation, explain your options, and help you secure the best possible outcome.
Your employer must:
• Have a genuine reason for redundancy
• Follow a clear and transparent procedure
• Consult with affected employees
• Use fair and objective selection criteria
Selection should be based on factors such as attendance, disciplinary record, skills, experience, and qualifications. Discrimination—direct or indirect—is unlawful. For example, selecting only part-time workers for redundancy could be discriminatory if most part-time staff are women.
If selected, you’re entitled to:
• A proper consultation process
• A notice period
• Statutory or contractual redundancy pay
If any part of the process feels unfair or discriminatory, it’s important to seek legal advice promptly.
In some cases, your employer may offer a settlement agreement—a legally binding document where you agree not to pursue claims in exchange for a lump sum payment.
We’ll help you:
• Negotiate the best possible terms
• Understand the implications of signing
• Review clauses on confidentiality, references, and post-employment restrictions
By law, you must take independent legal advice before signing a settlement agreement. Your employer will usually contribute to the cost of this advice.
• Expert advice on redundancy and unfair dismissal
• Support with negotiation, settlement agreements, and tribunal claims
• Friendly, approachable team with extensive experience
• Recognised in The Legal 500 and awarded the Law Society Mark of Excellence
Our specialist commercial lawyers offer a one-stop-shop for legal advice for all types of business – from start-ups to established companies.
All of our lawyers are specialists in their area of law. Book in for an initial discussion where we will discuss all of your options with you.
