Alternative employment for redundant employees
In Aramark (UK) Ltd v Fernandes, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that the employer's failure to put a redundant employee on a list of bank workers was not unreasonable, within the meaning of s.98(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
In George v London Borough of Brent, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that the employer's failure to comply with a contractual obligation to offer a redundant employee a trial period for a possible alternative role was likely to render the dismissal unfair.
A model letter to remind an employee, who has been given notice of redundancy, to respond to an offer of suitable alternative employment.
A model letter to send to an employee who has failed, declined or refused to accept an offer of suitable alternative employment following notice of redundancy.
Use this model letter to confirm to an employee, whose job was made redundant, that a trial period in new job has been successful.
A model letter to confirm to an employee, whose job is redundant, that a trial period in a new job has been unsuccessful and their employment will terminate.
A model letter to offer suitable alternative employment to an employee who has been given notice of redundancy.
A model letter to invite an employee who has been given notice of redundancy to a meeting to discuss suitable alternative employment.
Updated to include information on the Government's proposals to extend redundancy protection for employees after shared parental leave.
Updated to include information on the Government's proposals to extend redundancy protection for employees after adoption leave.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to alternative employment for redundant employees.