Redundancy (Great Britain)
Under the statutory definition, redundancy can arise where a dismissal is wholly or mainly attributable to closure of the employer’s business or workplace, or a reduction in the need for employees to carry out work of a particular kind. Employers must assess the relevant consultation, selection, notice and payment requirements; whether an employee is entitled to a particular remedy depends on the facts and statutory conditions. A redundancy situation does not automatically make every selection or dismissal fair.
Worked example
A business closes a department and no longer needs the roles performed there. It considers consultation and fair selection before making employees redundant; their statutory entitlements depend on the circumstances.
Common mistake
Assuming a genuine redundancy situation automatically makes every dismissal fair or that every dismissed employee receives the same payment.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | LW (ENG) | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |