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Redundancy at risk meeting script

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5 mins

A structured meeting script to formally place an employee at risk of redundancy and begin a fair consultation process.

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What is a Redundancy at risk meeting script?

This redundancy at risk meeting script helps managers communicate difficult news clearly, lawfully, and sensitively. It provides a structured approach to starting a redundancy consultation process.

The script ensures employees understand that no decision has been made, explains the business rationale, and sets out the next steps in a fair and transparent way.

Using this script supports compliance with employment law, reduces legal risk, and helps maintain trust and professionalism during redundancy situations.

Issued by who, to whom
Who should issue this script, and to whom?
The Employer (you) to the Employee
Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this script be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

Timings

Step-by-step action table for redundancy at risk process

Step Description Responsibility Timing
1 Identify Redundancy Risk: Review business need and identify roles potentially affected. Senior Management / HR Day 1
2 Prepare and Hold At Risk Meeting: Inform employee their role is at risk and explain the consultation process. Manager / HR Day 2
3 Issue At Risk Letter: Confirm discussion in writing, including consultation period and support available. HR Day 2–3
4 Consultation Period: Meet with employee to consider feedback, alternatives, and redeployment options. Manager / HR Up to 7 days
5 Outcome Decision: Options include no redundancy, redeployment, revised role, or redundancy dismissal following full consultation. Management / HR After consultation

Compliance

United Kingdom
  • Employment Rights Act 1996 – right to redundancy pay and fair dismissal
  • Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 – collective consultation requirements
  • ACAS guidance on redundancy handling and consultation
  • Equality Act 2010 – avoiding discriminatory selection or processes
  • Case law on fairness and meaningful consultation in redundancy situations

Other territories

Consult your jurisdiction's employment legislation or labor laws to ensure compliance with the template. Review the language for local precision.

Redundancy at risk meeting Script [Delete this line]

Purpose of the meeting

This meeting is to formally inform you that your role is at risk of redundancy. No decisions have been made at this stage, and this meeting marks the start of a consultation process.

Opening the meeting

Thank you for attending today. I understand this may be difficult news, and I want to reassure you that this meeting is about discussing a proposal, not confirming an outcome.

Explanation of the business rationale

The reason your role is at risk is due to [business reason, for example restructuring, reduced workload, financial pressures, or change in operational requirements]. This has led us to review the structure of the team and the roles within it.

Why the role is at risk

Following this review, we have identified that your role is potentially affected because [explain the selection pool, role duplication, or changes to business needs].

Consultation process

This meeting begins a consultation period, during which we want to hear your views, discuss any concerns, and explore possible alternatives to redundancy, including redeployment.

Support and next steps

You are entitled to be accompanied at future meetings by a work colleague or trade union representative. We will provide you with written confirmation that your role is at risk and details of the consultation process.

Closing the meeting

Please take time to consider what we have discussed. If you have any immediate questions, we can address them now, and you are welcome to raise further points during the consultation period.

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