Redundancy consultation letter

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• Company

  For example: Northgate Building Ltd

• Company address

  For example: 5 Market Street, Dublin, D02 XY12

• Date of letter

  For example: 12 November 2027

• Employee

  For example: Tomasz Nowak

• Employee's role

  For example: Site Administrator

• Where the decision stands

  Choose what is true today. Do not say no decision was made if it was.

  For example: This is a proposal. No final decision has been made, and we want to hear your views before anything is decided.

• Why jobs are at risk

  Plain facts. Say what you tried to avoid it.

  For example: Two large contracts ended in September and our order book for next year is 40 percent smaller. We have looked at ways to cut costs, including a hiring freeze and reduced overtime, but we believe we must also reduce the number of administrative roles.

• Roles affected and how many

  For example: Site Administrator (4 roles; we propose to reduce to 2)

• How people will be chosen

  Fair and objective. Never base it on a protected characteristic.

  For example: A scoring matrix based on skills, performance record over the last two years and attendance (excluding protected leave). You will see your own scores and can comment on them.

• First consultation meeting

  For example: 17 November 2027

• Where and with whom

  For example: Meeting room 2, with Sofia Marin (HR)

• Who may come with you

  For example: A colleague or a trade union representative

• Other work and optionsoptional

  For example: We will tell you of any suitable vacancies, and you can tell us of ideas such as reduced hours or a move to another site.

• Support offeredoptional

  For example: Paid time off to look for work, help with your CV, and access to our counselling line.

• Group consultation and notices to authorities (optional)optional

  Many places have extra steps when several jobs go. Check yours and say what you are doing.

  For example: Because several roles are affected, we are also consulting the employee representatives and will tell the labour authority, as the rules where we operate require.

• Who to contact

  For example: Sofia Marin, sofia@northgate.example

• Sender's name and title

  For example: Martin Kowalski, Operations Director

1. 1Why we are doing this
2. 2Who is affected
3. 3How people will be chosen
4. 4Consultation meeting
5. 5Other work and options
6. 6Support
7. 7What happens next

1. 01

   Fill in

   Type your details in the form. The document fills itself in as you type; click any gap to jump to its field.

2. 02

   Check

   Read it through. Gaps you have not filled stay marked, so nothing goes out half done.

3. 03

   Download

   Pay once and get it as a Word document to edit further and as a PDF to send or print. The link comes by email too.

What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 17 details, starting with Company, Company address, Date of letter, Employee, Employee's role. 3 more are optional.

How much does this template cost?

€2.99, paid once. Filling it in and seeing the first part is free. You pay when you download the finished Word document and PDF, with no account and no subscription. Every paid nerix plan includes it.

Can I download this template as Word or PDF?

Yes. When you have filled in the form, press Download and pay once. You get the finished document as a Word file to keep editing and as a PDF to send or print, and the link by email.

Is what I type sent anywhere?

While you fill it in, what you type stays in your browser. When you buy the document, your answers go to nerix to make your files. They are kept for seven days so you can download again, then deleted.

What should I check before I use this template?

Redundancy law differs greatly: notice, collective consultation, selection rules, pay and appeal. Check the law and any contract or union agreement where you operate before sending. This is not legal advice.

Are these HR templates free?

Most are. Fill in and download them for free as Word or PDF, with no account. A few longer documents are premium: free to fill in, paid once to download, and marked with their price.

Do the HR templates follow my country's employment law?

They assume no country's law. Employment rules differ a lot, so each template says where to check local requirements before you use it.

Can a small team use them too?

Yes. They work for a team of two or a company of two thousand, and you can cut any section you do not need in the Word version.

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