Employment · HR glossary

Redundancy

Redundancy refers to a situation where an employer no longer needs certain work or roles in their existing form, with a specific legal meaning in some jurisdictions. It concerns the role or business need rather than individual misconduct.

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Example

A business closes a service line and reviews the roles affected, considering alternatives and the required consultation and selection process.

What to keep in mind

Redundancy rules differ by location. A label alone does not justify termination, so check the genuine business reason, fair selection, notice, compensation and any redeployment obligations.

Redundancy

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