It’s important to know that you weren’t made redundant for an unfair reason. Under the Employment Rights Act (1996) you have the right to ask your employer to provide a written statement of the reasons for your dismissal within 14 days. Find out more about which particular reasons a tribunal is likely to find justifiable for an unfair dismissal.
If a Tribunal finds you have been unfairly dismissed, they may order your employer to reinstate you and give you back your job, re-engage you in a different job or pay compensation. It’s important to know all your rights regarding redundancy, so you are treated fairly and are entitled to the benefits you have earned.