Redundancy and unfair dismissals - Ferdinand Kelly

There are thousands of employment redundancies each year, and with the current state of the economy, although steadily recovering, it could happen to any of us.

More companies are turning over lower figures each year and making cuts in the number of employers is one way of saving money.

If you are being made redundant you may be entitled to the following:

• Redundancy Pay
• A notice period
• A consultation with your employer
• The option to move to a different position within the company
• Time off to look for a new job

Your employer should be fair and objective in the way they select individuals for redundancy. Most commonly they select the employees with the shortest length at the company or those with the least skills or experience.

Many also announce to the staff they will be making redundancies and give them the opportunity to volunteer to leave.

An employer is unable to select employees for redundancy based on age, gender, race, if they are disabled or pregnant. If you were unfairly dismissed from your job, you are entitled to appeal and seek legal advice about your rights as an employee and whether you can claim compensation.

You must have worked 2 years or more before you're entitled to statutory redundancy pay.
What you will receive:

• Half a week's pay for each full year you were under 22
• 1 week's pay for each full year you were 22 or older, but under 41
• 1 and half week's pay for each full year you were 41 or older

Ferdinand Kelly are experienced in employment law and regularly deal with situations that arise in the workplace.

If your employer has no valid reason for dismissing you or they have not followed any formal disciplinary process, you can seek legal advice by contacting one of our team on 0121 555 5011. We will review your circumstances and the way your redundancy was handled compared to the rest of your employers.

Ferdinand Kelly

Birmingham & Midlands Employment Solicitors

Tel: 0121 555 5011