Redundancy and Changing Terms and Conditions

With downward pressure on the world-wide economy, firms of all types, large and small are working harder just to make a profit or even to remain in business.

As a result redundancy is increasingly commonplace. At the same time, some employers are making changes to employees’ terms of employment in order to reduce business costs.

All employers must follow a fair procedure before dismissing an employee for redundancy reasons. Failure by the employer to complete the process may make the redundancy unfair. So, if you have recently been made redundant from your employment, even if you accept that there has been a reduction of work in the kind that you were undertaking, you may still have grounds to claim. Call Curwens to discuss your particular circumstances.

We can advise you on whether your former employer has followed the correct procedures when making you redundant and also check that you have received your entitled statutory redundancy payment or indeed an enhanced redundancy payment. You do not have a right to a statutory redundancy payment unless you have been continuously employed for one year and 51 weeks.
 

If your employer is seeking to fundamentally change the terms and conditions of your employment, for example reducing your hours of work, salary, benefits and/or annual leave entitlement, this is potentially a breach of contract and unless your employer has sound business reasons for doing so, you are entitled to object to any proposed changes. We can advise you of your rights and whether you are in a strong position to object to any changes in the terms of employment. 

We have an experienced team of qualified Solicitors specialising in and dedicated to issues involving employment law in addition to three Trainees/Paralegals. We pride ourselves on the quality of advice we give. We are frequently praised by clients for our extensive knowledge of this often complex and developing area of law and also our ability to advise in a clear and concise manner whilst offering pragmatic and tactical solutions. 

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