Redundancy

A practical guide on where you stand and what to expect. Remember it’s the role that’s redundant, not you. Redundancy happens when your company decides that your role is no longer needed.

There has to be a clear business reason behind this, like cost-cutting due to lower revenue or a restructure that removes certain roles (these are just a couple of examples).

It’s a last resort—employers should explore other options first, like pausing hiring, redeploying roles, reducing contractor use, or even pay cuts.

If a company is doing things right, they’ll take a fair and structured approach. They’ll start by identifying which roles need to go, then follow a fair process to decide which employees in those roles are affected. It shouldn’t be about picking individuals.

Your redundancy rights and experience will depend on how long you’ve been with your employer. Our guide breaks things down simply, taking just a few minutes to walk you through what you need to know.