This appears to be a UK new site*, and it's definitely not how they usually happen there. In fact, it's not even how they legally happen. > 100 or more redunda

This appears to be a UK new site*, and it's definitely not how they usually happen there. In fact, it's not even how they legally happen. > 100 or more redundancies - the consultation must start at least 45 days before any dismissals take effect https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights/consultation https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights/consultation If you want to have similar laws, you need to lobby your representatives, and get them to follow California's example, which introduced the Cal-WARN act: > “an employer may not order a mass layoff, relocation, or termination at a covered establishment unless, 60 days before the order takes effect, the employer gives written notice of the order” From https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Cal-WARNAct.html https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Cal-WARNAct.html But as others have said, it's not as strong as the UK laws, so it just becomes a de-facto notice period instead. It's still progress though. * Although not one I've ever heard of, which is a little suspicious.