Updated to reflect that the right to be offered suitable alternative employment extends to employees who have recently returned from adoption leave, from 6 April 2024.
Use this model letter to confirm to an employee whose job is made redundant during or after adoption leave that no suitable alternative vacancies exist.
Use this model letter to confirm to an employee who has been given notice of redundancy during or after adoption leave that they have accepted an alternative position.
Updated to reflect that the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which will extend redundancy protection to employees returning from adoption leave, are in force from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect legislation in force from 1 January 2024 confirming that annual leave that cannot be taken due to adoption leave can be carried forward.