At TV Edwards, our experienced redundancy solicitors in London and the broader UK provide clear and practical redundancy legal advice to employees who are facing redundancy or are at risk of being made redundant.
Whether you need urgent support or guidance through the process, our team will protect your redundancy rights and help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
As trusted employment solicitors, we support a range of clients at various stages, from early advice through to negotiations and potential legal claims.
We understand that the uncertainty of redundancy can be stressful, and as such, our aim is to provide straightforward and strategic redundancy advice for employees that provides clarity and confidence through the process.
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If you are at risk of redundancy or if you have already been made redundant, getting early advice about your redundancy can make a significant and positive difference to your outcome. Our redundancy solicitors can help you to:
- Understand your redundancy rights and your legal position
- Ensure that your employer follows a fair redundancy process
- Review redundancy packages and settlement agreements
- Negotiate improved compensation where appropriate
Speak to our team today for expert redundancy advice for employees.
Redundancy Advice for Employees
At TV Edwards, we provide expert redundancy advice for employees, adjusted for each individual and their specific circumstances. Our solicitors act for clients across a wide range of industries and levels of seniority, be they junior employees or senior executives.
No two redundancy situations are the same. You may be questioning whether the process is fair, reviewing an offer, or negotiating a settlement agreement. Whatever your situation is, we will take the time to understand your position and give you clear advice.
Our role is to guide you through the process and help you reach the best possible outcome, whether that is through negotiation or legal action (if required).
Your Redundancy Rights
If you are at risk of losing your job, then understanding your redundancy rights is critical. Employers must follow a fair and lawful process, and a failure to do so may result in a claim for unfair dismissal.
Our redundancy solicitors provide clear redundancy legal advice to help you:
- Understand your statutory redundancy rights
- Assess whether your employer has actually followed a fair process
- Identify any breaches of employment law
- Take steps to protect your position
We aim to ensure that you have the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions throughout the process.
The Redundancy Selection Process
Employers must use a fair, objective, and consistent method when it comes to selecting employees for redundancy. This often involves placing employees into a “selection pool” and applying measurable criteria across the group.
These are some common examples of fair selection criteria:
- Skills, qualifications, and experience
- Work performance and standards
- Attendance records (which excludes protected absences like sickness, maternity, bereavement)
- Disciplinary history
If the process is unclear, biased, or has been applied inconsistently, you may be able to challenge the decision with support from our redundancy solicitors in London or the wider UK.
Collective Redundancies (20+ Employees)
If your employer is proposing to make 20 or more redundancies within a 90-day period, this is known as a collective redundancy. Employers must follow the additional legal obligations in these cases, including:
- Consulting with trade unions or employee representatives
- Notifying the relevant government authority
- Carrying out a structured consultation process
You are still entitled to individual consultation alongside this process. We provide redundancy advice for employees who are involved in collective redundancies, and make sure their rights are protected throughout.
Redundancy Pay and Settlement Agreements
If you have at least two years of continuous service, you are usually entitled to statutory redundancy pay. This is calculated based on your age, how long you have worked at your job, and weekly pay (this is subject to a statutory cap).
Some employers offer enhanced redundancy packages above the statutory minimum, often in exchange for signing a settlement agreement. Before you accept any offer, it is crucial that you seek redundancy legal advice. Our solicitors can then:
- Review your redundancy package
- Explain settlement agreement terms clearly for you
- Assess whether the offer is fair
- Negotiate improved compensation where this is appropriate
You are not required to accept the first offer, and in many cases there is scope to secure a better outcome for yourself.
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How Our Redundancy Solicitors Can Help
Our redundancy solicitors in London and the UK more broadly provide support at every stage of the legal process.
We can:
- Assess whether your redundancy is fair
- Review the selection criteria and procedures
- Advise you on your redundancy rights and your legal options
- Negotiate redundancy packages and settlement agreements
- Represent you in unfair dismissal claims if it is necessary to do so
Our focus is always on achieving efficient, cost-effective outcomes while minimising any stress our clients might encounter.
Why Choose TV Edwards?
- Highly ranked in legal directories – Legal 500 and Chambers UK
- Immediate emergency support – call us on 0203 440 8000
- Specialist representation
- Hardworking problem-solvers – we fearlessly challenge evidence, protecting your interests
- Honest and down-to-earth – we explain your options compassionately and in plain English
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Redundancy FAQs
What are my redundancy rights?
Your redundancy rights include the right to a fair selection process, consultation, notice, and (if you are eligible) redundancy pay. If these rights are not followed, you may have a claim.
When should I seek redundancy legal advice?
You should seek legal advice for your redundancy as soon as you are told that your role is at risk. If you get early advice, you can significantly improve your outcome.
Can I challenge my redundancy?
Yes, if the process is unfair or the selection criteria are discriminatory or inconsistent, you may be able to bring a claim.
Do I need a redundancy solicitor to review my settlement agreement?
Yes. You are required to obtain independent legal advice before you sign a settlement agreement, and a redundancy solicitor in London or elsewhere in the UK can ensure that the terms are fair and that they protect your interests.
