Thread: redundancy

You can't just be made redundant without all people in similar roles being put into a 'pool' for consideration. Neither can your working hours be reduced without proper negotiation.

You need to ask your employer for full details of why you are being singled out as a candidate for redundancy, and what other measures the company is considering to improve the profitability of the business. If the employer does not handle the redundancy correctly then you may have a case for unfair dismissal - have a look HERE for more information about the correct procedure to be followed in selecting candidates for redundancy.

Hard to prove, but bearing in mind the reason for your long term absence, a good employment lawyer could frighten the pants off them with a claim for UD on the gounds of sex discrimination, particularly if male employees are being retained but you are being expected to accept a reduction in hours or redundancy.

It does sound like the business is in trouble though. I would be very wary about accepting a reduction in hours, as ultimately you could be made redundant anyway and then your severance would only be based on the 20 hours a week worked at that time.