2.1.4—Redundancy and dismissal

Redundancy occurs when a role is no longer required, often because demand, technology or structure changes. Dismissal is termination by the employer for reasons such as conduct or capability, subject to law and procedure.

Both affect morale, cost, skills and reputation. A fair process requires evidence, communication and consistent application of employment rights.

Automation may make a job redundant even if the worker performed well; repeated unsafe conduct after a fair process may lead to dismissal instead.

Redundancy is not a shortcut for removing an unwanted employee, and dismissal is not automatically unlawful or justified.