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Redundancy solicitors St Helens

Redundancy can be a complex and distressing experience. At Stephensons Solicitors LLP in St Helens, our dedicated redundancy lawyers offer expert legal advice and support to help you navigate this challenging time. Call us on 0161 696 6170 to speak with one of our redundancy specialists.

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Why choose our redundancy lawyers?

  • Expert legal advice: Our team has extensive experience in handling redundancy cases.
  • Client-focused service: We provide personalised support tailored to your needs.
  • Ethical commitment: We operate sustainably and ethically, ensuring positive community impact.

What does redundancy mean?

Redundancy occurs when an employer needs to reduce their workforce due to business closure, economic difficulties, or technological changes. Understanding your rights during redundancy is vital.

Rights of employees

  • Notice period: Entitled to a notice period based on length of service.
  • Consultation: Employers must consult with employees and consider alternatives.
  • Redundancy pay: Eligible for statutory redundancy pay if employed for at least two years.
  • Alternative roles: Employers should offer alternative employment opportunities if available.

Challenging unfair redundancy

If your redundancy is based on discrimination or procedural flaws, it may be unfair. Seeking prompt legal advice is crucial to challenge such redundancies. We provide support to contest unfair redundancy decisions effectively.

Our services

  • Redundancy consultation: Detailed review and advice on redundancy terms and rights.
  • Negotiating settlement agreements: Helping secure favourable settlement terms.
  • Unfair redundancy representation: Representing you in disputes and tribunals.

Contact us

Facing redundancy in St Helens? Reach out to Stephensons for expert legal advice and support. Our dedicated team are here to protect your rights and ensure fair treatment. Call us today on 0161 696 6170.

  • Guide to redundancy

    Trainee solicitor Lucy Bishop introduces employment law solicitor Stephen Woodhouse. 

    Stephen gives an overview of his roles within the team and the kind of cases he handles. Stephen provides a guide to the redundancy process, explaining why this might happen, the rules around the consultation process and how if the rules aren't followed correctly this could lead to unfair dismissal claims.

    Stephen also provides some tips for employees facing redundancy and explains why early advice is crucial if you are an employer who is considering making staff redundant.

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