Policies, contracts, letters, guidance and HR support tools for UK employers.
View full library
When you commence redundancy consultation, send this model letter to an employee to explain the redundancy process from start to finish.
It also includes the most frequently asked questions with answers. This gives the employee something to refer back to after the initial redundancy warning meeting and prevents a barrage of questions to the managers.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Consultation pack
Throughout the course of the consultation process we will keep you informed at every stage of the process. This will be carried out through individual consultation meetings with your Line Manager or a member of the management team.
To assist the information process throughout the consultation we have produced a guide as follows which will hopefully answer some of the questions you may have at this stage.
Whilst the consultation process is taking place you will remain on full pay.
Advice will be available to help with writing a CV and putting application letters together should it be required.
To be entitled to redundancy pay you must have two years continuous service.
Stage 1
Announcement of intended redundancies
All affected employees will attend a meeting and receive an individual letter explaining the proposal to consider redundancies or other alternatives to reduce the employment cost base.
During this meeting possible options will be discussed and there will be an opportunity to ask any questions.
Stage 2
Individual consultation meetings
Every employee will have a minimum of [one | two] consultation[s] with their Line Manager or a member of the management team; these will be held on a one-to-one basis.
The purpose of these meetings is to keep you fully informed of any progress being made by the company in their decision regarding reducing employment costs and also to give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have throughout the process.
Stage 3
Confirmation of redundancies
In the unfortunate event that your position is to
To view in full, make a purchase
For more value, this is also found in our Full library and Redundancy templates toolkit
This Redundancy Consultation Information Letter serves as a comprehensive document to communicate essential details during redundancy consultations.
It provides employees with information on the redundancy process, including timelines, selection criteria, and support available.
This letter ensures transparency, keeping employees informed and engaged throughout the consultation process, fostering a fair and respectful approach to workforce changes.
Related HR resources and workflow
Explore the HR resources that may be relevant before and / or after using the Redundancy consultation information letter, helping you understand the wider process, maintain appropriate documentation and follow a consistent approach.
If you are considering a possible redundancy, send this model letter template to provide notice of the situation and the reasons why it is under consideration.
Our Redundancy Questionnaire Form template gathers essential information from employees, ensuring thorough understanding and compliance.
You must consult with your employees before finalising any redundancies.
If you do not hold genuine and meaningful consultation before making redundancies, employees could claim to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal.
Consultation is when you talk and listen to affected employees. In collective consultation you also consult with their representatives.
You should use consultation to try and agree actions wherever possible, for example the selection criteria.
During consultation, you should discuss:
the changes that are needed, what you plan to do, and why
ways to avoid or make fewer redundancies
the skills and experience needed for the future
the criteria for selecting employees for redundancy
any concerns employees may have
how you can support and arrange time off for affected employees, for example to update their CVs and get training
You do not need to reach an agreement for consultation to end. Consultation should be meaningful and you should be able to show you have genuinely considered any suggestions or points made by each employee, even if you do not accept them.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document 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 it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Redundancy consultation information letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.
Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
He has extensive practical experience of managing redundancy processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
"Darryl provides support and advice with excellent judgement, and has a strong understanding of people, policies and UK employment legislation."
"He is someone I trust; consistent, dependable, and committed to doing things properly."
Redundancy toolkit
36 templates
£34.90
Whether you employ 5 people or 50, hrdocbox gives you the structure, documents and expertise needed to manage employees professionally and legally.
Professionally written and fully compliant with UK employment law
Access a free contract template instantly - or save 10% on any document today.
Use this code at checkout for 10% off anything!
Includes instant download, updates, and full access to your HR templates.
Termination library
137 templates
Full library
776 templates