Redundancy appeal meeting invitation letter template
Our Redundancy Appeal Meeting Invitation Letter template ensures fairness, inviting employees to discuss appeals with transparency and professionalism.
- 1 page / 124 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.
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Redundancy appeal meeting invitation letter
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
RE: Your appeal against your redundancy
I am writing to confirm that I have received your written notification that you wish to appeal against the decision to dismiss you on the grounds of redundancy.
I should like to meet you therefore on [date] at
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The Redundancy Appeal Meeting Invitation Letter is a formal communication extending an invitation for an employee to discuss their appeal against redundancy. It outlines the meeting details, emphasising the organisation's commitment to a fair and transparent process.
This letter aims to provide employees with an opportunity to express concerns and present their case, fostering open communication during the appeals process and ensuring procedural fairness.
It is usually delivered to the Employee by the Employer / HR.
Compliance
Compliance
This Redundancy appeal meeting invitation letter template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
There is no legal obligation to offer an appeal, but it's good practice to offer employees the chance to appeal if they feel they were selected unfairly for redundancy.
An appeals process can help to:
- give you early warning the redundancy selection process might have been unfair and the chance to correct it.
- deal with and resolve an employee's complaint, avoiding an employment tribunal claim.
- show a tribunal that you have followed a fair process.
If an employee is successful in an appeal, it's likely to mean another employee will have to be made redundant in their place. This could be a very difficult situation, especially if the employee was previously told they were safe from redundancy.
You should:
- prepare for how to handle the situation sensitively with the employees affected.
- keep communication clear and open.
- offer support.
If an employee thinks they've been unfairly selected or there was a problem in the redundancy process, you should give them the chance to appeal within a reasonable timescale of receiving their redundancy notice. For example, 5 days could be reasonable.
The employee should tell you in writing the reasons for their appeal.
Flowchart
Flowchart
Check which resources should be implemeted before and/or after the Redundancy appeal meeting invitation letter template, to understand the workflow.
Redundancy appeal letter
In case an employee wishes to appeal their redundancy decision, this template helps them draft a formal appeal, clearly stating the grounds for their appeal and supporting evidence.
Appeal hearing script
Our Appeal Hearing Script template guides fair and consistent appeal discussions, ensuring a structured process for addressing concerns and reaching resolutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Redundancy appeal meeting invitation 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.
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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.
