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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If one is ever made to be redundant, their employer must treat them with fairness and act in accordance with their contract and legal redundancy rights. That includes making sure they’re consulted, following the right selection process, and giving them sufficient notice period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone should know their rights when faced with this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the video and read the transcript about making someone redundant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/english\/features\/english-at-work\/50-language-used-making-someone-redundant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Is work redundancy common in the workplace in your country? Talk about some instances you know of.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What are the rights of an employee who has been terminated due to redundancy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In your opinion, how long should the notice period be?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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