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Write a redundancy appeal letter that sticks to the facts

You think the way you were picked for redundancy wasn't fair. Get a clear, calm appeal letter based on Acas's free template, with your points in order.

Updated 17 Oct 2026

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me write a redundancy appeal letter.

What happened: [the at-risk letter, meetings, the decision, with dates]
Why I think it's unfair: [e.g. selection criteria, scoring, no consultation, another role not offered]
Evidence I have: [e.g. scores, emails, appraisals]
Deadline for appealing: [from the letter]
What I want: [e.g. to stay, a fair review, a different role]

Ask me up to 3 short questions first if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers.

Then:
1. A short, calm appeal letter: what I'm appealing against, each ground with facts and dates, and what I'm asking for.
2. A one-page timeline of events.
3. Questions to ask at the appeal meeting.
4. A list of documents to gather.
5. Remind me to check Acas on my rights during redundancy and to contact Acas (0300 123 1100, Mon–Fri 8am–6pm) or Citizens Advice if I'm thinking of going further, because there are time limits.

This is help with wording and preparation, not legal advice; point me to Acas (helpline 0300 123 1100, Mon–Fri 8am–6pm) or GOV.UK for my rights, and to Citizens Advice or a union if I need someone on my side. Only use what I've told you, leave blanks for anything I haven't given, and don't invent facts, dates or results. UK English.

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A short example

Fill the blanks, then paste. the at-risk letter, meetings, the decision, with dates: a short note you already have. e.g. selection criteria, scoring, no consultation, another role not offered: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.

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