Following a fair redundancy process.

We hope you enjoyed our live Q&A, Following a fair redundancy process, on 10 September. If you missed it or would like to watch it again, you can find the recording further down the page.

As part of our continued commitment to supporting organisations through the various employment and health and safety implications of coronavirus, Ellis Whittam is continuing to produce free resources designed to help businesses conduct a fair redundancy process, so that you can make necessary business decisions whilst working within the confines of the law. Scroll down for step-by-step guidance on both single redundancies and collective consultation, plus an employee support pack, created by our Employment Law and HR specialists.

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In this recent live Q&A, our Employment Law Director, James Tamm, explored the key considerations for employers when making redundancies. The session covered the critical steps involved, including the importance of developing a solid business case, when the need to collectively consult applies, and how to identify those at risk. Catch up on demand now.

All information correct at time of recording – 10/09/2020.

Redundancy Checklist

A quick reference checklist for employers highlighting the main issues to consider when going through a redundancy process.

Free expert guidance

Standalone Redundancy & Collective Consultation Guides

The financial impact of coronavirus continues to force many employers to consider redundancy as a necessary means of ensuring longer-term business sustainability. Whilst COVID-19 may be directly responsible for these difficult decisions, it doesn’t negate the requirement to provide a fair redundancy process to employees. Remember, if you are making 20 or more employees redundant, you have a legal duty to collectively consult.

Further supporting documents, including the newly updated HR1 form and template letters and agreements, and are available from our Back to Business Hub.

Redundancy Resource Pack for Employees

Redundancy can be a distressing and emotionally draining time for those affected. Created by our HR specialists, this support pack aims to provide direction and reassurance to redundant employees, offering advice and guidance on:

Handling the impact and staying positive;
Their rights in redundancy situations;
Managing their finances; and
Getting organised and reviewing their career.

This is supported by practical resources, including a Financial Planning Guide, Career Planning Chart and CV Template to help employees take positive steps to recover from redundancy.

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Whether you’re returning to work, or have been open throughout this period, these additional resources will enable you to approach your plans confidently, compliantly and with minimal disruption.