Redundancy Appeal Letter
Appeal against a redundancy selection decision, challenging the criteria applied or the process followed.
When to use this template
Use this within the appeal period specified in your redundancy notice (typically 5–10 working days). You should appeal if you believe the selection criteria were unfair or discriminatory, the consultation was inadequate, the selection pool was too narrow, or there were suitable alternative roles you were not offered.
When NOT to use this template
Do not use this if you have already accepted voluntary redundancy on agreed terms, as this may constitute acceptance of a settlement. If you have been dismissed and believe the redundancy was a sham, consider whether an unfair dismissal or discrimination claim is more appropriate alongside the appeal.
Legal Basis
Employment Rights Act 1996, s.98(4) (fairness of redundancy); s.188 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (collective consultation); ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (applies to redundancy appeals); Equality Act 2010 (if selection criteria indirectly discriminatory).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Missing the appeal deadline — if it has passed, explain the reason for late appeal immediately
- ✗Not identifying specific grounds of appeal — a general statement of unhappiness is insufficient
- ✗Not requesting details of the scoring matrix if you have not seen it
- ✗Forgetting to ask about suitable alternative employment, which is a separate right
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[YOUR FULL NAME] [YOUR JOB TITLE] [YOUR DEPARTMENT] [YOUR EMPLOYEE/PAYROLL NUMBER] [DATE OF LETTER] [HR MANAGER'S NAME] Human Resources [COMPANY NAME] [COMPANY ADDRESS] --- Dear [HR MANAGER'S NAME], **APPEAL AGAINST REDUNDANCY SELECTION — [YOUR FULL NAME]** I write to formally appeal against the decision to select me for redundancy, notified to me on [DATE REDUNDANCY NOTICE WAS GIVEN]. I submit this appeal in accordance with [COMPANY NAME]'s redundancy procedure. **Grounds of appeal** My appeal is based on the following grounds: **Ground 1: [FIRST GROUND OF APPEAL (SHORT HEADING)]** [DETAILS OF FIRST GROUND OF APPEAL] **Ground 2: [SECOND GROUND OF APPEAL (SHORT HEADING)]** [DETAILS OF SECOND GROUND OF APPEAL] [ANY ADDITIONAL GROUNDS] **Information requested** In order to properly understand the basis of my selection, I request the following information: 1. A copy of the selection criteria used and the scores awarded to me in each category. 2. The scores awarded to comparable employees in the selection pool, in anonymised form if necessary. 3. A copy of any selection pool definition and the methodology for its formation. 4. Minutes or notes of any meetings at which my selection was discussed. **Suitable alternative employment** [POSITION ON ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYMENT] **Request for appeal hearing** I ask that an appeal hearing be arranged at the earliest opportunity. I wish to exercise my right to be accompanied at the hearing by [YOUR CHOSEN COMPANION]. **Without prejudice position** Please note that this appeal is submitted without prejudice to any legal claims I may have arising from this redundancy process. Yours sincerely, [YOUR FULL NAME]
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