Abstract: Redundancy and dismissal are central issues in employment relations because they affect organizational effectiveness, employee wellbeing, and legal risk. This manuscript examines the legal and procedural frameworks governing redundancy and termination, with particular attention to fairness, reasonableness, and employer accountability. It outlines redundancy as a potentially fair reason for dismissal under employment law and discusses its principal causes, including economic decline, technological change, and organizational restructuring. The discussion also distinguishes between wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal, summary dismissal, and the non-renewal of fixed-term contracts. Emphasis is placed on the importance of meaningful consultation, objective selection criteria, and procedural fairness in redundancy situations. The manuscript further reviews automatically unfair reasons for dismissal, including discrimination, pregnancy, maternity, health and safety activities, and protected statutory rights. Relevant case law is used to illustrate how tribunals assess fairness, particularly in relation to redundancy selection, procedural defects, and employer decision-making. The paper concludes that effective redundancy and dismissal procedures require legal compliance, transparent processes, and careful managerial judgement to balance organizational needs with employee rights.
Keywords: Redundancy, termination, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, summary dismissal, instant dismissal.
Title: The processes related to redundancy and termination play a vital role in the overall success of the organization
Author: Anusha Shalwani
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 14, Issue 1, April 2026 - September 2026
Page No: 266-270
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 25-April-2026
