When making redundancies, how much notice do we have to give?

Where you need to make redundancies, it’s your statutory duty to inform and consult with employee representatives regarding your proposals.

If you propose to make 100 or more employees redundant from the same establishment within less than 90 days, consultations must begin 45 days in the very least before any dismissals take place. 

If you propose to make between 20 and 99 employees redundant from the same establishment within less than 90 days, consultations must begin 30 days or more before any dismissals.

When proposing to dismiss less than 20 people, it is reasonable and courteous to give as much notice as possible. In any case you must observe the notice provisions set out in employee contracts. 

To ensure your redundancy procedures comply with the law and protect you from Employee Tribunal action, seek advice from Helix Law.