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Can Acas Help with Redundancy?

Sophia Al-Mansoor • • 6 min read
Can Acas Help with Redundancy?

Get help from Acas and early conciliation
It provides a free, impartial service to help you and your employer reach an agreement, so you don't have to start a tribunal claim. Get in touch with Acas as soon as you can - or straight away if you've already been made redundant.

Does ACAS Code apply to redundancy?

The ACAS Code on disciplinary and grievance procedures expressly provides: The Code does not apply to redundancy dismissals or the non renewal of fixed term contracts on their expiry.

Can I get help with redundancy?

Contact your local Jobcentre and ask for their Rapid Response Service - they specialise in helping people who have been made redundant. They will help you find a new job and may even pay for training. You can use the service during your notice period and for up to 13 weeks after you've been made redundant.

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Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.