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Facing Redundancy? Here’s What Your Employer Might Not Tell You Being told that your job is “at risk” can be frightening. You may be worried about your income, unsure whether the decision has already been made, and confused about what your employer is legally required to do. Redundancy is also an area where employees can lose money or miss opportunities to challenge an unfair decision simply because they do not understand the process. This guide explains the key rights you need to know, including redundancy pay, consultation, alternative employment and what happens if your employer becomes insolvent. Redundancy Is a Legal Form of Dismissal Redundancy is not simply another term for losing your job. A genuine redundancy situation can arise when: your employer closes the business; the workplace where you are employed closes; your employer needs fewer employees to carry out a particular type of work; or your role is no longer required because of restructuring, technology or chan...

Can My Employer Sack Me Without a Warning? What UK Employees Need to Know Being told you could lose your job without warning can be frightening. You may be wondering whether your employer can simply call you into a meeting, dismiss you on the spot and send you home. Sometimes an employer can dismiss without notice — but only in limited circumstances. In most cases, they should have a fair reason and follow a fair procedure before deciding to dismiss you. Can You Be Sacked Without a Warning? Yes, but not always. An employer may dismiss an employee without notice where they reasonably conclude that the employee committed gross misconduct. Gross misconduct means behaviour that is so serious that it can justify dismissal without notice or notice pay. Examples can include: theft or fraud; physical violence; gross negligence; serious insubordination; or other very serious misconduct listed in the employer’s disciplinary rules. But being accused of gross misconduct does ...