What notice period will I receive?
If you are selected for redundancy you will receive 12 weeks’ notice.
Can I apply for Voluntary Redundancy or Voluntary Early Retirement (VR/VER)?
Voluntary early release schemes may be made available:
- if you are within a ring fence prior to a 'redundancy selection out' process
- as part of a restructure or service review, having become displaced following an 'appointment in' exercise
However, the council reserves the right to adapt when and who the schemes apply to, based on the circumstances of each organisational change.
What is a ‘selection out’ exercise?
A ‘selection out’ exercise takes place when jobs are unchanged in a structure, but a reduction is required in employee numbers.
What is an ‘appointment in’ exercise?
An ‘appointment in’ exercise takes place when a revised organisation structure is implemented which involves a reduction in employee numbers as well as the creation of new or substantially changed jobs.
What support will I receive?
See our redeployment support page for more info.
Can I challenge the selection decision?
If you are selected for redundancy, your manager will explain the reason for your selection and you'll be able to challenge the decision (with representation) if you want to.
The individual consultation will also enable you and your manager to talk about your options and next steps.
Will I be entitled to a redundancy payment?
To be entitled to a redundancy payment you must have a minimum of 2 years continuous service.
What redundancy payment will I receive?
If you're entitled to a redundancy payment the calculation is based on:
- 0.5 weeks pay for each full year of service if you're aged 21 or under
- 1 weeks pay for each full year of service if your age is 22 or above, but under 41
- 1.5 weeks pay for each full year of service if you're aged 41 or more
The maximum number of weeks payable is 30 based on a maximum of 20 years continuous service. Any redundancy payment over £30,000 is subject to tax.
See our redundancy payment calculator.
How is continuous service measured if I have more than one job?
Each contract is treated separately and any redundancy calculation is based on the length of service in the contract from which you're being made redundant.
How is continuous service measured if I have overlapping contracts?
If at the time of redundancy you are employed under only one contract but there have been one or more other overlapping contracts in the past, the length of service can be counted from the start of the first contract, if service has been continuous.
Is the ending of a Fixed Term contract a redundancy?
Possibly, depending on the reason. You should ask HR in these circumstances.
Can I appeal against redundancy?
Yes, you have the right to appeal against the redundancy decision.
To do this, you must write to the Director of Organisation Development & Policy within 7 working days of notification of the decision setting out the grounds for appeal.
The appeal will be heard by an Executive Director supported by HR and legal officers within 7 working days of receipt of the formal appeal notice.
The Appeal Hearing Officer may uphold the appeal or confirm the original decision. The decision of the Appeal Hearing Officer is final.