Redundancy arises where an employer no longer requires an employee’s job to be performed by anyone due to changes in the operational requirements of the organisation. It is a form of dismissal by the employer and caused by factors which are generally outside of the employer’s control, such as technological advancements or an economic downturn.
For information regarding Redundancy pay under the Fair Work Act 2009 see our article - Redundancy pay (National Employment Standards).
