Employment - In N. Ireland

Redundancy

This information applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

On the following pages, we explain your rights if you're made redundant:

• When your employer can make you redundant

We explain what redundancy is, in which situations you can be made redundant and in which situations you might not actually be redundant, even though your employer says you are. It covers your situation if you're made redundant because your employer goes out of business.

• Redundancy – procedures your employer must follow

We cover rules about how people should be chosen for redundancy, the three-step dismissal procedure your employer has to follow, your right to notice, your right to be offered another suitable job and your right to look for other work during your notice period.

• Redundancy pay

We explain things like whether you are entitled to redundancy pay, how much you can get and what happens if your employer doesn't pay up.

• Your money situation after redundancy

We cover what benefits you may be able to claim and what to do about your debts if you are made redundant.