COVID-19 Live Q&A: Managing Redundancies Compliantly

With further restrictions meaning an uncertain future for many hard-hit businesses, difficult decisions may need to be made regarding your workforce. Join us for expert insight and practical advice.

21 January at 14:00 & 15:00

When it comes to redundancy, our research reveals that business leaders’ greatest concern is the legal risk involved. Over a third (34%) say they worry about not following a fair and compliant process, potentially resulting in unfair dismissal or discrimination claims.  

With this in mind, Ellis Whittam is hosting a free live Q&A, Managing Redundancies Compliantly, to help senior HR professionals and Operational Directors conduct the process confidently and in line with the law.

Hosted by our Employment Law Director, James Tamm, this virtual session will walk you through the essential elements of a fair redundancy process, including:

  • The importance of putting together a water-tight business case and rationale;
  • How to determine whether you are in fact in a redundancy situation;
  • How to devise a fair pool for selection and identify those at risk;
  • If you are making 20 or more staff redundant, the need for collective consultation and the formal process of electing representatives;
  • How to create and apply fair, objective and non-discriminatory selection criteria (and criteria to avoid);
  • The duty to consider alternative employment for those at risk; and
  • Redundancy pay or the use of settlement agreements.

We understand that redundancy can be incredibly distressing for those affected, and daunting for those involved in carrying them out. Our aim is to help you make these difficult business decisions as painlessly as possible, armed with the knowledge of what a fair process looks like, so that you can minimise stress and reduce the potential for costly Employment Tribunal claims later down the line. 

This webinar is free to attend. Simply use the form opposite to select the session most relevant to you.

14:00 A single redundancy case: suitable for those who are making less than 20 employees redundant.

15:00 Collective redundancy: aimed at those who will be making 20 or more employees redundant.

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