Collective Consultation Rules UK (2026 Guide)
Collective consultation is one of the most heavily regulated areas of UK employment law. Where an employer proposes to dismiss 20 or more employees as redundant within a 90-day period at one establishment, the law imposes strict procedural obligations. These obligations arise under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 […]
Redundancy Consultation for Employers: A Guide
Redundancy consultation is one of the most scrutinised stages of any redundancy process under UK employment law. While redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996, the fairness of the dismissal will often depend not on the business rationale itself, but on whether the employer conducted a proper and […]
Voluntary Redundancy: Pay, Notice & Process 2026
Voluntary redundancy is an option for employers to consider as an alternative to making compulsory redundancies. For employers, it is important to understand the legal and personnel issues of offering voluntary redundancy to avoid complaints and potential legal claims. In this guide, we explain what voluntary redundancy means and how it works in practice, as […]
UK Redundancy Pay 2026: Calculated, Rates & Eligibility
Redundancy pay sits at the centre of redundancy risk. If you underpay, pay late or misunderstand who qualifies, you can trigger tribunal claims, HMRC issues and wider challenges to the fairness of the redundancy process. The legal rules are prescriptive, but the practical risks for employers come from how redundancy pay interacts with selection decisions, […]
Suitable Alternative Employment in Redundancy UK 2026
Redundancy is rarely just a structural decision. It is a legal process governed by clear statutory rules and well-developed case law. One of the most important compliance steps in any UK redundancy exercise is the obligation to consider and, where appropriate, offer Suitable Alternative Employment. Employers who treat alternative roles as an afterthought expose themselves […]
Appeal Redundancy: UK Law & Employer Guide (2026)
Redundancy appeals are often where legal risk crystallises. While redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996, a dismissal can still be unfair if the process is flawed. The appeal stage is frequently the final opportunity to correct procedural defects before a dispute escalates into an employment tribunal claim. […]
Redundancy Notice 2026: Periods, Pay, Templates
Redundancy notice is one of the most scrutinised aspects of any redundancy process. Employers often focus on selection criteria and consultation mechanics, but miscalculating or mishandling notice can be just as legally damaging. Errors around notice periods, payment in lieu, tax treatment or timing frequently underpin wrongful dismissal claims and can also contribute to findings […]
Is Redundancy Pay Taxable? £30,000 Rule in 2026
Redundancy pay in the UK is tax-free up to £30,000 if it qualifies as a termination payment, but income tax applies to any amount above that threshold. The tax treatment depends on how each element of the redundancy package is classified. Section A: Is Redundancy Pay Taxable in the UK? Redundancy pay in […]
Redundancy Matrix: Fair Selection Guide for Employers
A redundancy matrix is a tool used by employers to assess employees fairly and objectively during a redundancy process. It involves scoring employees against a set of predetermined criteria to determine who will be selected for redundancy. The matrix ensures transparency and helps employers demonstrate that decisions were made based on measurable factors rather than […]
Redundancy Consultation Period for 1 Person
When making redundancies in the workplace, regardless of the number of redundancies that need to be made, employers must always follow a fair consultation process. Below we provide employers with some practical advice on the individual redundancy consultation process in the context of small-scale redundancy scenarios, together with guidance on meeting the collective consultation rules […]