Is the consultation period the same as notice period?

UK legislation does not specify when notice of termination can be given. Because of this, employers have, historically, given notice of termination so that some, or even all, of the notice period runs concurrently with any consultation period.

Is there a minimum consultation period?

There’s no time limit for how long the period of consultation should be, but the minimum is: 20 to 99 redundancies – the consultation must start at least 30 days before any dismissals take effect. 100 or more redundancies – the consultation must start at least 45 days before any dismissals take effect.

What happens after the 30 day consultation period?

So they have tried to get you to raise any issues if you failed then you have effectivly concluded the consultation period. Negotiations should continue through any notice periods and attempts made to find alternative positions. This discussion has been closed.

Is there a time limit for collective consultation?

Your employer must also meet certain legal requirements for collective consultations. There’s no time limit for how long the period of consultation should be, but the minimum is: 20 to 99 redundancies – the consultation must start at least 30 days before any dismissals take effect

How long is the consultation period for redundancy?

If a company needs to make 20 to 99 employees redundant, the employer must allow for a minimum 30-day consultation period. For 100 redundancies or more, this jumps to 45 days prior to dismissal. If you’re a small business looking to make less than 20 people redundant, there’s no minimum time for a consultation.

Is there a time frame for employee consultation?

There is no minimum time frame for individual consultation. If the employees agree to the proposed changes, the consultation period may be relatively short.

How long does consultation period have to be for redundancy?

Many commentators have taken this to mean that the full 30-day consultation period must be observed before an employer can give notice to terminate (the full 90 days if it proposes to dismiss 100 or more staff within 90 days). While this is clearly the safest option in your case, it is more expensive than running the periods concurrently.

There is no minimum time frame for individual consultation. If the employees agree to the proposed changes, the consultation period may be relatively short.