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Although redundancy is about roles, not people, people are affected. It can be a difficult and upsetting process.

Employers who need to let employees go.

Complete these employee exit lists to make sure you’ve done everything you need to do.

Redundancy support provides proactive, early intervention help to businesses considering downsizing or closing.

We'll work with other agencies to coordinate an all of government response.

Anyone who might be considering making staff redundant.

Work and Income's Early Response team can come and talk to you and your staff about:

• re-training
• finding another job
• financial support
• support available from other agencies including Inland Revenue.