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A structured meeting script to formally place an employee at risk of redundancy and begin a fair consultation process.
Purpose of the meeting
This meeting is to formally inform you that your role is at risk of redundancy. No decisions have been made at this stage, and this meeting marks the start of a consultation process.
Opening the meeting
Thank you for attending today. I understand this may be difficult news, and I want to reassure you that this meeting is about discussing a proposal, not confirming an outcome.
Explanation of the business rationale
The
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This redundancy at risk meeting script helps managers communicate difficult news clearly, lawfully, and sensitively. It provides a structured approach to starting a redundancy consultation process.
The script ensures employees understand that no decision has been made, explains the business rationale, and sets out the next steps in a fair and transparent way.
Using this script supports compliance with employment law, reduces legal risk, and helps maintain trust and professionalism during redundancy situations.
Follow these best practice actions to get the most from the Redundancy at risk meeting script template, guiding you before, during, and after implementation:
Step-by-step action table for redundancy at risk process
| Step | Description | Responsibility | Timing |
| 1 | Identify Redundancy Risk: Review business need and identify roles potentially affected. | Senior Management / HR | Day 1 |
| 2 | Prepare and Hold At Risk Meeting: Inform employee their role is at risk and explain the consultation process. | Manager / HR | Day 2 |
| 3 | Issue At Risk Letter: Confirm discussion in writing, including consultation period and support available. | HR | Day 2–3 |
| 4 | Consultation Period: Meet with employee to consider feedback, alternatives, and redeployment options. | Manager / HR | Up to 7 days |
| 5 | Outcome Decision: Options include no redundancy, redeployment, revised role, or redundancy dismissal following full consultation. | Management / HR | After consultation |
At Greenline Services Ltd, a drop in client demand led to a team restructure.
Sarah, a manager, met individually with Tom to explain that his role was at risk.
She outlined the business reasons, confirmed no decision had been made, and invited Tom to share alternatives.
This approach allowed a fair consultation and avoided a rushed or unlawful dismissal.
This Redundancy at risk meeting script template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
Yes. The Redundancy at risk 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.
Absolutely. As with the Redundancy at risk meeting script 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 at risk meeting script 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 at risk meeting script template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format 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 at risk meeting script template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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