SCREENING
Redundancy Policy
Last updated 30 October 2025
The assessment
New or existing service or policy?
Exisiting
Directorate/service area
Human Resources
Officer(s) responsible for:
- Service/policy/project: Cheralyn Chance, Senior HR Advisor
- Completing equality impact assessment: Cheralyn Chance, Senior HR Advisor
Date
30 October 2025
What is the purpose? What are the outcomes?
As part of the HR policy review programme we have completed a review of the policy and updated in line with current legislation, NJC Green Book and clarification of Council's processes and procedures.
Are there any statutory requirements? Who are the main customer groups / stakeholders?
Employees - Statutory requirements as per legislation and NJC green book.
Who is intended to benefit from this service/policy? How will they benefit?
This policy is for the benefit of employees to ensure they are aware of their statutory redundancy rights and the Council's obligations within the legislative requirements.
What information are you using? What does the evidence show you?
In reviewing this policy we have checked against NJC Green Book, current legislation and also compared with other Council's in the region to ensure our policy sits in line with other Council's approaches to managing redundancy situations.
What impact does the service/policy/project have on the following equality strands?
Protected characteristics: definitions
Before the Equality Act 2010, there were 3 separate public sector equality duties covering race, disability, and gender. The Equality Act 2010 replaced these with a new single equality duty covering the following protected characteristics.
| Characteristic and definition | Impact and evidence |
|---|---|
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1. Age |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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2. Disability |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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3. Gender Reassignment |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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4. Marriage and Civil Partnership |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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5. Pregnancy and Maternity |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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6. Race |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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7. Religion of belief |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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8. Sex |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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9. Sexual Orientation |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
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Other e.g. deprivation, health inequalities, urban/rural divide, community safety |
Neutral: No specific measure or outcomes for this group |
Review
Can any differential impact be justified? (for example, promoting equality of opportunity)
Not applicable
Does any adverse impact amount to unlawful discrimination?
Not applicable
What alternative actions could be taken to mitigate any adverse impact? (Add these to the action plan)
Not applicable
Consultation
Detail any specific consultation on this service/policy (if there is insufficient data, further consultation will need to be undertaken and included in the action plan)
Consulted with managers and CLT members, comparisons with other LG Councils within the region and in relation to current legislation.
Conclusion
Can the service/policy proceed?
Yes
How will the service/policy be monitored and reviewed? (please give a timescale)
To be reviewed in 3 years as per policy review schedule or earlier if there is a change in legislation or JNC green book provisions.
Is a full assessment required?
No
Signed: Cheralyn Chance, Senior HR Advisor
Date: 30 October 2025