Redundancy is when, through no fault of your own, your employer no longer needs your job within the business. Losing your job through redundancy can leave you feeling anxious about your future but it’s important to know your rights and whether or not you may be entitled to redundancy pay. 

A ‘genuine’ redundancy occurs when an employer no longer requires the employer’s job to be performed due to operational requirements, and the employer has complied with any obligation imposed by an applicable modern award or enterprise agreement. 

Please note, redundancy cannot be used to replace an employee. If you feel this has occurred, then it could be argued that you were dismissed rather than made redundant. 

If you are facing, or have experienced, a redundancy, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at Kelly Legal to gain further advice.