Final individual redundancy consultation meeting script template
Our Final Redundancy Consultation Meeting Script Template guides structured and sensitive conversations, addressing employee concerns professionally.
- 2 pages / 317 words.
- Last updated 16/09/2025.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
Final individual redundancy consultation meeting script
1 [Opening]
1.1 Good morning/afternoon. Thank you for joining us for this final redundancy consultation meeting.
2 [Purpose]
2.1 The purpose of this meeting is to update you on the outcome of the consultation process and to confirm the final decision regarding the proposed redundancy.
3 [Overview of the Redundancy Process]
3.1 As you know, we have been required to go through a fair and transparent redundancy process, which involves several steps. These include identifying the roles that may be made redundant, consulting with affected employees, exploring alternatives to redundancy, and deciding on the selection criteria for redundancies.
[Outcome of
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The purpose of a Final Individual Redundancy Consultation Meeting Script Template is to provide a structured framework for conducting the final consultation meeting with an employee who is at risk of redundancy.
The script helps guide the conversation between the employer and the employee, ensuring that all relevant topics are covered in a sensitive and professional manner. It allows for the exploration of potential alternatives, addressing any concerns or questions the employee may have, and providing them with necessary information about the redundancy process, their rights, and entitlements. The template aims to ensure a fair and transparent consultation process, supporting the employee through a challenging time and complying with relevant employment laws and regulations.
Additionally, the script provides a consistent approach for handling redundancy consultations, promoting clarity and understanding for all parties involved.
It is usually delivered to the Employee by the Employer / HR.
It should be actioned during the meeting itself.
Compliance
Compliance
This Final individual redundancy consultation meeting script template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
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Employment Rights Act 1996: Provides guidelines on the redundancy consultation process, including individual consultations and the right for employees to be informed about the reasons and selection criteria for redundancy.
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Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Applies to collective redundancies and outlines the consultation requirements for employers when making multiple employees redundant.
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Equality Act 2010: Ensures fair treatment during the redundancy process, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.
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ACAS Code of Practice on Handling Redundancy: Offers best practices for employers to follow during the redundancy process, including individual consultations.
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Data Protection Act 2018: Ensures that employee data related to redundancy consultations is handled securely and confidentially.
Flowchart
Flowchart
Check which resources should be implemeted before and/or after the Final individual redundancy consultation meeting script template, to understand the workflow.
Final individual redundancy consultation meeting invitation letter
If you need to conclude consultation with a provisionally selected employee, send this model redundancy consultation final meeting invitation letter template.
Redundancy confirmation letter
If, after consultation, the decision has been made to confirm the redundancy of a role, send this model confirmation letter template to the employee affected .
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Final individual redundancy consultation meeting script template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise it for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
