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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 .
Payments, notice and leaving arrangements are all detailed.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Confirmation of redundancy
Further to [your meeting with [name] | our meeting] on date], I regretfully confirm that your employment with us will be terminated [with effect from [date] | with immediate effect].
This is due to your position having to be made redundant, and is not related to your performance, which has consistently met the requirements and expectations of your role throughout your employment.
The selection of employees to be made redundant was based on the Company redundancy selection procedure, which has been discussed with you, and the need for the Company to retain a balanced workforce.
[I have attached your redundancy selection criteria and score.]
[Unfortunately, you have less than two qualifying years service with [Company] and therefore you are not entitled to statutory redundancy pay.]
Or,
[You are entitled to [number] [weeks | months] notice, commencing on [date] and ending on [date]. While working your notice you are entitled to
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A redundancy confirmation letter is sent to an employee to confirm that their position has been made redundant. The letter typically outlines the reasons for the redundancy, the timeline of the process, and any compensation or entitlements that the employee may be eligible for.
The letter may also provide information on any available support or resources that the company may be able to provide to the employee, such as job search assistance or training opportunities. The purpose of the letter is to provide the employee with clarity and transparency about the redundancy process and to ensure that all parties are aware of their rights and obligations.
A Redundancy confirmation letter should be sent after a consultation period with the employee or their representatives, during which the employee may have had an opportunity to express their views and concerns about the redundancy process. The letter may also include information on any appeals process that the employee may be eligible for if they disagree with the decision to make their position redundant.
Overall, a Redundancy confirmation letter serves as a formal record of the redundancy process and helps to ensure that all parties are on the same page regarding the outcome of the process.
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This Redundancy confirmation letter template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
Employment Rights Act 1996: This legislation sets out the rights and obligations of employers and employees during the redundancy process, including consultation requirements and entitlement to a redundancy payment.
Redundancy Payments Act 1965: This act outlines the legal requirements for employers to provide redundancy payments to eligible employees who have been made redundant.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: This act regulates collective redundancies, requiring employers to consult with employee representatives when a certain number of redundancies are proposed within a specific timeframe.
Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998: This legislation establishes the procedures for resolving disputes related to redundancies, including unfair dismissal claims.
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE): TUPE protects employees' rights during business transfers or changes in ownership, including redundancies arising from such transfers.
Equality Act 2010: This act prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics (e.g., age, gender, race, disability) during the redundancy process and requires employers to ensure fairness and equality in the selection criteria.
Working Time Regulations 1998: This legislation governs working hours, rest breaks, and holidays, which may be relevant in the context of redundancy consultations and notice periods.
The Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014: These regulations specify the consultation period and requirements for collective redundancies involving 100 or more employees.
Yes. The Redundancy confirmation letter 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.
Absolutely. As with the Redundancy confirmation letter template, 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.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the Redundancy confirmation letter template 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.
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Redundancy confirmation letter template 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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