Redundancy: Your rights at work

If you’re told you’re at risk of redundancy, do you know where to go to find out your rights, check what notice and pay you’re entitled to and what you can do if you want to appeal the decision? We’ve negotiated some of the best job security terms in the industry and we’re experienced in supporting members at such a critical time.

We've created an interactive guide, which will provide you with guidance on:

• what redundancy is and what consultation looks like
• the law - how you should be treated and what fair selection processes look like
• specific rights including the support you should expect if you're pregnant or on maternity leave
• what the union can do to support you, including helping find bumping opportunities
• additional support and services which may help you

If you work for Lloyds Banking Group, check out the Lloyds Banking Group’s Redundancy Policy Guidance which provides detailed information about the process you’re going through. However, we understand that sometimes you need more than a document—you need someone to talk to about your personal situation in confidence. That’s how we can help.

We've also produced a guide called navigating your outcome which we share with members impacted by restructures. This will help you understand what's happening and any options you have.

If you don’t agree with the selection outcome that places you at risk of redundancy you can appeal.

You have 14 days to submit an appeal. Start by notifying your manager of your intention to appeal and request your scores, evidence and rationale for the outcome decision. We can help you write your appeal and accompany you at the appeal hearing. 

We've got an appeal template letter you can use to help you structure your argument.

Contact details for your local Officer who is ready, willing and able to support you can be found here.

We understand that sometimes you need more than a document—you need someone to talk to about your personal situation in confidence. That’s how we can help. Here’s how to get in touch with us:

• Helpline: 0118 934 1808
• Email: [email protected]
• Find your local Accord officer and give them e a call

Here's some resources available through Lloyds Banking Group:

• Register for support through Right Management, a career transition service funded by the Group.
• Access tools and advice on the Organisational Change Gateway.

We know that writing a CV can seem daunting, especially if you've not had to prepare one in a long time. Here are some useful resources to help you get started:

• Check out what your employer has available already. There are many online courses and tools available which you may already have access to.
  
• The Bank Workers Charity has partnered with Renovo (an 'outplacement' service that some employers use) to provide 6 months' free access to Workfriend. Workfriend is a portal that includes a CV builder, job search engine, interview simulator and much more - watch this video for more info.
  
• If you're using Microsoft 365, Word has a built in CV assistant which uses LinkedIn to find data, jobs and helps you to tailor your CV for the job role you're applying for. Find out how to use this facility.
• There are many free online learning and writing tools available. Here are some you might want to try: Future Learn, LinkedIn learning, Reed CV builder, and My world of work.
  

The prospect of finding a new job can be quite overwhelming no matter what stage of life you're at, and you might not know where to start. Here are some resources which will help you to get the ball rolling:

• Check out what your employer provides already. They may have an 'outplacement' service which helps you plan for your future career, including finding new jobs externally and upskilling for the change.
• The Bank Workers Charity has partnered with Renovo (an 'outplacement' service that some employers use) to provide 6 months' free access to Workfriend. Workfriend is a portal that includes a CV builder, job search engine, interview simulator and much more - watch this video for more info.
  
• The TUC's Unionlearn have made a tool called Create your own future which helps you consider your career path and options that fit in with your interests. There's a separate and shorter version called Value my skills if you just want to think about your skills and capabilities.
• Check out the Lloyds Bank Academy - you don't have to work for them to use this resource.
• There are many other services out there that might be helpful, including Learn my way or using LinkedIn to help you.
  

Bumping is a process that some employers use to try and match people who have been selected for redundancy and wish to remain in employment, with others that would like to voluntarily leave.

You don't have to be doing the same role as the 'bumpee' in order to be considered for bumping. But there must be a significant job match along with some other criteria.

Talk to your local Accord officer to help you identify potential bumping opportunities.

There are legal protections to prevent you from being discriminated against because you are pregnant, on maternity leave or are a new parent. Here's some information to help you understand your rights:

• Check out this guidance from Acas.
• Maternity action has a lot of helpful guidance relating to redundancy as well as support for mothers and families.
  

Still got questions? Here are some resources that could help you:

• Find and contact your local Accord rep or Officer.
• Understand your rights at gov.uk.
• Find help at Citizens Advice.
• The National Careers Service can help you find alternative work.
  
• Use EntitledTo to find out about government benefits you may be entitled to.

Leaving your employer doesn't mean you have to leave your union. Did you know that you're entitled, by law, to be a member of the union of your choice, no matter who your employer is?

You may be choosing to leave the world or work or taking time out to consider your next career move. But leaving work doesn't mean you need to lose access to the many benefits of your union membership.

Find out more about associate membership, including how to let us know you want to switch when you leave.