Redundancy procedure: Documents

Redundancy process flowcharts (PDF , 111kb)

Standard letters

Consultation meeting pro-forma:
These forms outline the discussion that should take place at an individual's consultation meeting in all cases of redundancy, and can be used to record notes of the meeting.

Notification pro-forma:
This form should be completed in any cases where redundancies are being contemplated and forwarded to the relevant HR Adviser for submission to the Joint Consultative Forum on Redundancy. Where it is anticipated that any potential redundancies relate to staff on fixed-term contracts only, this information may be provided as part of the regular monitoring process.

Redundancy notification pro-forma (MS Word , 33kb)

Invitation to first formal consultation meeting:

Outcome of first formal consultation meeting:

Expiry of fixed-term contract consultation:

Fixed-term contracts: employee consultation opt-out form (MS Word , 70kb)
For use with staff on fixed-term contracts to opt-out of consultation.
Letter to send if opt-out form has been signed (MS Word , 14kb)
For use with staff on fixed-term contracts who have indicated they do not wish to be involved in the consultation process.

Invitation to final formal consultation meeting:

Outcome of final formal consultation meeting:

Other template letters/documentation used in the process will be provided by Human Resources as required.

Last reviewed and updated: 25 July 2024