Redundancy is when a business no longer needs an employee’s role to be done by anyone. When an employer makes an employee’s job redundant, the employer may need to pay the employee redundancy pay. See the following link for further information:
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Redundancy Pay and Entitlements
Under the National Employment Standards (NES), redundancy pay does not need to be paid in some circumstances, such as if the employer is a small business or the employee is a casual. The amount of redundancy pay the employee gets is based on their continuous service with their employer. Some awards have specific redundancy clauses, which apply instead of the NES. See the following link for further information:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ending-employment/redundancy/redundancy-pay-and-entitlements
Notice and Redundancy Calculator
The Notice and Redundancy Calculator calculates entitlements when employment ends, including notice to be given (by employer or employee) and redundancy pay. See the following link:
Consultation in the Workplace
Many awards contain standard consultation clauses. These require employers to consult with their employees and their representative if they intend to change an employee’s regular roster or ordinary hours of work, or they intend to make significant changes at the workplace. See the following link for further information:
Consultation and Cooperation in the Workplace Best Practice Guide
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Best Practice Guide explains the advantages of taking a best practice approach to consultation and cooperation in your business. See the following link for further information: