You have been told your role is at risk of redundancy. You now have a defined period — typically days — in which to understand your position before consultation formally begins. What happens in this window affects what happens next.
This publication covers the statutory framework that governs what your employer must do and what you are entitled to. The rights exist independently of what you are told in any meeting. Knowing them in advance of further discussions is not adversarial. It is procedural.
The sections below address each stage of the process. Read them in order, or go directly to the section relevant to your current position.
Each section stands alone. If consultation has not yet begun, start with Issue 01 and Issue 05. If you have already received written notification, go to Issue 06 first. If a settlement agreement is on the table, read Issue 07 before any further meetings.
The Week One Pack
Three documents for the immediate post-notification period: a day-by-day action checklist for the first seven days, a single-page 2026 statutory rights reference card, and a letter template for written acknowledgement within 48 hours of notification.
This publication is an information resource. It is not legal advice and does not constitute a solicitor-client relationship. Where your situation involves disputed facts, significant sums, or potential tribunal proceedings, independent legal advice is the appropriate next step.