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If you have any legal questions then our employment law solicitor maybe able to assist. Click here for contact information.

"DO YOU NEED ADVISE ON A COMPROMISE AGREEMENT". If you already know what a compromise agreement is and need immediate advice Click here to visit www.compromiseagreements.co.uk

Good employment practice recognises that :-

• As much warning as possible is given.
• Fair and Objective criteria will be used for selection.
• As far as possible alterative employment will be offered.
• Communications between employees representatives / trade unions remain open.

The following sections provide information on the redundancy process and your rights.

What redundancy means
Transfer of an undertaking
Notfication of the Department of Trade and Industry
Consultation period
Redundancy payments

There are a number of additional considerations where an exisitng business is transfered to a new employer. This is covered by legislation called the Transfer of Undertakings

The DTI, ACAS, DSS, Inland Revenue and Financial Services Authority publish an extremely wide selection of very helpful leaflets and booklets.

Go to helpful publications

Employment Rights Advice Service Helpline.

Telephone service for low paid workers, their advisers, employer's etc. Offers information and advice on pay, employment rights, and benefits.

Helpline :020 7713 7583

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