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Our Invitation for Voluntary Redundancy Applications letter template encourages employees to apply for voluntary redundancy while maintaining a fair process.
If you wish to invite voluntary redundancy applications, send this model letter as an invitation for employees to apply, and to set out the proposed terms.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Invitation for voluntary redundancy applications
Thank you for attending the [group/department/team] meeting that took place on [date]. As we informed you at that meeting, it is regrettably inevitable that the reorganisation of [Company]'s business and activities will result in redundancies. We anticipate that it will be necessary to make [number] employees redundant in [[Company] as a whole/the department in which you work].
As a first step, [Company] wishes to invite employees to consider whether to apply for voluntary redundancy. The
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An invitation for voluntary redundancy applications letter is a formal document used by an employer to inform employees that they have the opportunity to apply for voluntary redundancy.
Voluntary redundancy occurs when an employer offers employees the opportunity to voluntarily leave their employment in exchange for a financial package. This is typically done when the employer needs to reduce their workforce, but wants to avoid compulsory redundancies.
The invitation for voluntary redundancy applications letter typically includes information about the terms of the voluntary redundancy package, such as the amount of compensation that will be offered and any other benefits that may be available. The letter may also include information about the eligibility criteria for applying for voluntary redundancy, such as the length of service with the employer or any specific skills or roles that are being targeted for redundancy.
The purpose of the invitation for voluntary redundancy applications letter is to inform employees of the opportunity to apply for voluntary redundancy and to provide them with all the necessary information they need to make an informed decision about whether to apply. The letter may also serve as a way for the employer to demonstrate their commitment to treating employees fairly and with respect during a difficult period of change.
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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.
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