First individual redundancy consultation meeting script

First individual redundancy consultation meeting Script [Delete this line]

[Introduction]

Welcome

Thank you for attending this meeting today.

[If no prior announcement has been made]

I need to inform you that, due to [insert reasons], the Company is currently considering making the position you hold redundant. As a result, your role is at risk. However, I want to emphasise that you are not being made redundant at this stage; you are at risk of redundancy, and this is why we are meeting today.

[If a prior announcement has been made]

Do you have any questions or concerns about the announcement that was made previously?

[Consultation]

This meeting marks the start of a formal consultation period.

The consultation will last for [insert number of days] days, and we expect it to end on [insert date]. However, please note that this timeline may be subject to review as the process progresses.

[Voluntary Redundancy (if applicable)]

Are you interested in being considered for voluntary redundancy?

If yes, please let me know, and I will record this.

If you need more time to consider this, please let me know within the next two working days.

[Selection (if applicable)]

The criteria for selection for redundancy have been [insert criteria]. I can explain these criteria in more detail and share your scores if you would like. The individuals with the lowest scores will likely be selected for redundancy.

If no selection process has been applied (e.g., you are the only person in your role), I will explain that the redundancy is due to [insert reason, such as business downturn, financial reasons, etc.].

[Suitable Alternative Employment]

We are actively looking for suitable alternative employment opportunities within the Company. This includes considering any current vacancies across different departments.

Please ensure that you check the internal vacancy listings regularly.

If there are no suitable vacancies available at this time, I will confirm this with you.

If there are vacancies, I will discuss them with you now. If any roles are available at a lower salary, I will explain this and  you can then confirm if you would like to be considered for those positions.

[Alternatives]

The Company is open to considering any alternatives or suggestions you may have regarding the redundancy process. We would be happy to hear and review any ideas you wish to put forward.

Please take time before our next meeting to consider any alternatives or suggestions you may have. There's no need to provide immediate suggestions today.

[Next Meeting(s)]

We will arrange a second meeting to discuss this matter further on [insert date].

[Payments]

I’ve prepared some information regarding redundancy payments, though please note that this does not imply redundancy is finalised at this stage. I wanted to ensure that you have all the necessary information to consider in case redundancy becomes the outcome.

I will go through the details of your redundancy payments, or you can review the estimated summary sheet if you prefer. This information includes [insert details of redundancy payments, notice periods, severance, outplacement services, etc.].

[Notice Period]

If redundancy is confirmed, we will discuss your notice period. I will confirm whether you’ll be required to work your notice or if this will be addressed at a later meeting.

[Questions and Answers]

Do you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss at this time?

[Other Matters]

Is there anything else you would like to bring up today? (Please make a note of any other matters discussed here, and if necessary, use a separate sheet.)

[Closing and Follow-up]

After this meeting, I will send you a follow-up letter to confirm what has been discussed today, including the details of the next meeting. The letter will also remind you of your right to be accompanied by a colleague or trade union representative at any future meetings.