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During the redundancy consultation period, you may be offered another role in your organisation rather than being made redundant. This is known as 'suitable alternative employment' and may form part of the redundancy process, if you have been employed for more than two years. If your employer doesn’t look for another job within the organisation that they could offer you, your redundancy may be unfair.
For advice on any employment law issue, we recommend completing our online enquiry form - by completing the form as fully as possible, it will allow us to assess your case much more efficiently to tell you whether we can assist and what funding option we can recommend.
Facing redundancy can be a challenging and uncertain time. Knowing your rights around suitable alternative employment is vital in ensuring you're treated fairly. Employers are legally obliged to consider offering redundant employees alternative roles within the organisation if available. The role must be suitable in terms of job responsibilities, remuneration, location, and status. If your employer fails to make such an offer or offers an unsuitable role, you may have grounds to challenge the redundancy on legal grounds.
At Stephensons, we provide dedicated support to employees navigating redundancy processes. If you are unsure whether a new position offered by your employer qualifies as suitable alternative employment, our expert solicitors can assess the role and advise you on your options. We guide you through the legal implications, help you raise grievances or appeals where necessary, and support you through early conciliation or at an employment tribunal if required. Your future employment rights and redundancy entitlements are too important to leave to chance.
It's important to approach offers of suitable alternative employment with care. Several errors could jeopardise your right to redundancy pay:
Consulting with an employment law specialist early in the process can reduce the risk of losing your redundancy entitlement.
Stephensons is a nationally recognised law firm with decades of experience advising individuals on all aspects of employment law. Our employment team is ranked in the Legal 500, reflecting our commitment to exceptional client service and outstanding legal expertise. We are also regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), ensuring we uphold the highest professional standards.
By choosing Stephensons, you benefit from:
We understand the emotional and financial impact of redundancy, and we’re here to ensure your legal rights are protected throughout the process of evaluating suitable alternative employment.
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