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Redundancy and Reorganisation

Redundancy can be a stressful and uncertain experience. The AEP is committed to supporting members through redundancy, restructuring and organisational change processes, and encourages members to seek advice at the earliest opportunity.

Redundancy is a type of dismissal that occurs when an employer no longer requires employees to carry out work of a particular kind.  A redundancy situation may arise where: 

  • An organisation closes or ceases operating. 
  • A workplace closes or relocates. 
  • The need for employees to undertake a particular type of work has reduced or is expected to reduce. 

Redundancy often arises as part of organisational restructuring, service redesign or budget-saving measures. However, not every reorganisation will result in a genuine redundancy situation. 

A reorganisation may affect a range of aspects of your employment, including: 

  • Your job role or responsibilities, your work location, your grade or seniority. your pay and benefits, the overall staffing structure, including reductions in management or specialist posts and other contractual terms and conditions.

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