To: [NAMES OF EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES OR UNION]

Proposed redundancies: information under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

We are proposing to make redundancies at [SITE]. We are writing to give you the information the law requires and to invite you to consult with us. No final decisions have been made.

1. Why we are proposing redundancies: [REASONS FOR THE PROPOSAL]
2. The number and descriptions of employees we propose to dismiss: [NUMBER] employees in these roles: [ROLE DESCRIPTIONS]
3. The total number of employees in those roles at [SITE]: [NUMBER]
4. How we propose to select employees: [SELECTION METHOD AND CRITERIA]
5. How we propose to carry out the dismissals: [METHOD, INCLUDING ANY AGREED PROCEDURE], with dismissals taking effect between [START DATE] and [END DATE]
6. How we propose to calculate redundancy payments: [STATUTORY ONLY, OR THE ENHANCED TERMS PROPOSED]
7. Agency workers: [NUMBER] agency workers work in [PARTS OF THE BUSINESS], doing [TYPE OF WORK]

Consultation will begin on [DATE] and last at least [30 OR 45] days. We want to discuss with you ways of avoiding the redundancies, reducing the number of employees affected, and limiting the effects for those affected. We will consider your suggestions carefully and respond to them.

Our first meeting is on [DATE] at [TIME] at [PLACE]. If you have questions before then, please contact [NAME] at [EMAIL].