How is redundancy defined in employment law?

[tanjirookamado]

Can someone explain the definition of redundancy and what rights employees may have if made redundant?

 

[Henry]

Redundancy means dismissal because the employer no longer needs the role, needs fewer employees, is closing the business, or is closing/reducing work at that workplace. It is about the job, not personal performance.

 

[Watson]

In employment law, redundancy occurs when an employer no longer needs a particular job or role to be performed. This can happen because of business closures, workplace relocations, restructuring, automation, or a reduced need for certain work. The position becomes unnecessary, rather than the employee being dismissed for performance or conduct reasons.

Employees affected by redundancy may be entitled to notice, consultation, severance or redundancy pay, and other protections, depending on the laws in their country and their length of service.

 

[jacksparrow]

In employment law, redundancy refers to a situation where an employer reduces jobs because a role is no longer needed, often due to business closure, restructuring, reduced workload, or technological changes. Employees may receive notice, consultation, and redundancy pay rights.