Many employers provide standard references now and these are usually attached as a schedule or appendix to the settlement agreements/compromise agreements of employees who are being made redundant. Prior to signing your settlement agreement, it is a good idea to ensure that the reference has been agreed upon and completed as far as possible. This reduces the risk for errors in your reference when a future request is made by a prospective employer and goes towards ensuring there is nothing unexpected contained within your reference.

One of the first questions to consider when you are informed by your company that you are at risk of being made redundant, is whether it is a true redundancy situation.

Your company will only be able to make you redundant (and dismiss you fairly) if it can show that: (i) it ceased or intends to cease carrying on the business for which you were employed; or (ii) it ceased or intends to cease to carry on that business in the place where you were employed.

Have you been given notified that you are at risk of redundancy and need legal advice? If so, contact us now at [email protected] or call us on 0207 488 9947.