Redundancy and settlement agreement

american_dreamer

Am I legally required to sign a settlement agreement after being told I'm being made redundant?

I've a really strong case for unfair dismissal, but on the other hand my length of service statutory redundancy pay will suffice - as long as I get a new job in next three months.

McKneff

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You arent being dissmissed. Your job will no longer exist so you are being made redundant.

Very few people win unfair dissmissal cases.

sangie595

american_dreamer wrote: »

Am I legally required to sign a settlement agreement after being told I'm being made redundant?

I've a really strong case for unfair dismissal, but on the other hand my length of service statutory redundancy pay will suffice - as long as I get a new job in next three months.

Simple answer. If all you get is statutory, then no you aren't required to sign. For anything more, probably yes.

american_dreamer

The redundancy process was not followed correctly and the selection pool was unfair, therefore it's a strong case for unfair dismissal.

Yes it's only statutory redundancy I'm being offered.

k3lvc

american_dreamer wrote: »

The redundancy process was not followed correctly and the selection pool was unfair, therefore it's a strong case for unfair dismissal.

Is this your opinion or one of a legal professional ?

american_dreamer

Union representative.