Redundancy
Redundancy is one of the more complex areas of employment law.
If you have been made redundant – or it’s being raised as a possibility by your employer – it’s important to get the right advice.
Speak to Queensland Workplace Law today.
Queensland Workplace Law Specialise in Employment Law including Redundancy.
What constitutes a genuine redundancy?
A redundancy occurs when:
Redundancy can not be used as a guise to replace an employee.
If the primary intention is the removal or replacement of an employee then it’s arguable that the employee was dismissed, as opposed to the redundancy not being genuine.
What is meant by Changes in operational requirements:
Changes in operational requirements are defined under the Labour Relations Act (LRA) as “requirements based on the economic, technological, structural or similar needs of an employer.” Some common examples include but are not limited to:
What should I do if I've been made redundant?
An employee who is made redundant is also entitled to notice and accrued annual leave and long service leave. An employee who is made redundant is also entitled to notice and accrued annual leave and long service leave.
Employees will not be entitled to a redundancy who are:
If you believe that your redundancy is not a genuine redundancy, then you need to obtain specialised advice immediately.
Queensland Workplace Law offer a free 15 minute initial phone consultation. Call us today to discuss your personal situation.
