Leaving and redundancy help for small teams
Keep the reason, process, notice and final record clear when someone leaves.
Resignations and notice periods
Turn a resignation into one clear leaving plan, from notice and the final working day to handover, holiday, final pay and records.
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Redundancy for small employers
Move from a genuine need to reduce roles to a fair proposal, consultation, selection and final decision without choosing the person first.
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Notice period calculator
Work out statutory minimum notice from the employment dates: employer or employee side, and compare it with the contract, with the working shown.
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Notice period
A notice period is the time between notice being given to end employment and the employment ending.
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Resignation
Resignation is when an employee tells their employer they are ending their employment, usually by giving the notice their contract requires.
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Redundancy
Redundancy is a dismissal caused by business closure, workplace closure or a reduced need for employees to do particular work.
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Redundancy consultation
Redundancy consultation is a process for discussing proposed redundancies with affected employees or their representatives before decisions are final.
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Redundancy selection criteria
Redundancy selection criteria are the measurable factors an employer uses to choose employees from a fair selection pool.
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Suitable alternative employment
Suitable alternative employment is another job an employer offers to an employee at risk of redundancy when the role and terms may reasonably fit.
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