Redundancy consultation questions

Ask your employer, in writing, the questions that matter during consultation.

£5 to download, or £9 in the Consultation pack

When to use it

You've been told your job is at risk and consultation has started (or is about to).

What it covers

Why my role is at risk
The selection pool
Criteria and my scores
Other jobs
My pay and benefits
The timetable
Time off to job-hunt
Collective consultation
Support and references

What you get

Your letter as Word and PDFReady to email or print, and easy to edit.
A "before you send" pageWhat to check, when to send it and where to get free advice.
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Part of the Consultation pack: three letters for £9. Or all seven plus the CV builder in the Fresh Start bundle for £19.

Example

Sam Taylor

12 Mill Lane

Leeds

LS6 2AB

sam@example.com

Jane Smith

HR Manager

Northfield Logistics Ltd

Unit 4, Ring Road

Leeds

LS11 5QX

8 October 2026

Dear Jane Smith

Redundancy consultation: my questions

Thank you for letting me know on 28 September 2026 that my role as Warehouse Team Leader is at risk of redundancy. I want to take part fully in the consultation, so I'm setting out my questions in writing. I'd be grateful for written answers before our meeting on 14 October 2026, or at the latest at that meeting.

My questions

Why is my role at risk? Please explain the business reasons, and what other options were considered to avoid or reduce redundancies, such as cutting overtime, agency or contractor work, redeployment or asking for volunteers.
Who is in the selection pool, and why was it drawn this way? Were any similar roles left out, and if so, why?
What selection criteria are being used, how is each one weighted and scored, and who did the scoring? Please send me my own scores against each criterion, with the evidence relied on.
What vacancies are there now, or expected during my notice period, in the organisation and any associated companies? Please send me the details so I can consider them, and tell me how the 4-week trial period would work if I move to a different role.
How has my redundancy pay been worked out? Please confirm the weekly pay, length of continuous service and age you've used, any enhanced redundancy terms in my contract or your policy, my notice period and notice pay, the holiday I'll be paid for, and what happens to my pension and any other benefits.
What is the timetable for the consultation, and when do you expect to make a final decision?
If I'm given notice, I'd like to take reasonable paid time off to look for work or arrange training. Please tell me how to arrange this.

I'd also like to bring a colleague or trade union representative to any further meetings. Please let me know if that's possible.

I'm keeping an open mind, and I want to understand the proposal properly. Please treat this letter as part of my consultation and keep a copy on my file.

The rest is built from your own answers.Start the letter to fill it in and preview it free.

Yours sincerely

Sam Taylor

Example with made-up names. Your letter uses your own details and answers.

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Information, not legal advice. This letter is a template you adapt and send yourself. It covers England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland's law is different (nidirect). For advice on your own situation, contact Acas (free, 0300 123 1100) or Citizens Advice.