Redundancy

Redundancies are a fact of life in the smaller business, where carrying surplus staff is a short cut to disaster. A shift in the economic or business climate, a merger or a move to a new location can all make redundancies inevitable.

Redundancy is a complex issue, full of pitfalls. To avoid falling foul of employment tribunals, it is essential to follow demonstrably fair procedures.

This briefing covers:

The timetable and procedure to follow.
How to choose who to make redundant.
Calculating statutory redundancy pay.
How to avoid legal and practical problems.

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