This is the second episode of a mini series on redundancy in which I will focus on all aspects of redundancy and how to ensure you get things right.
In this episode I will cover:
What the difference is with consultation for 20 or more employees.
What a minimum consultation would be.
How to deal with a Collective Consultation.
Why consultation is vital for a fair dismissal.
When you have to notify the Secretary of State.
How to consult employee representatives.
What the ‘Protective Award’ is.
Things to consider when consulting with employees during the covid-19 pandemic.
Why you should include extra time for the consultation process if staff are working from home or furloughed.
Why it is important to consider timing of the process in light of the recent extension to the furlough/job retention scheme.
Action Points
If you are considering redundancy carefully calculate the number of employees likely to be redundant as a result within the next 90 days (including those who volunteer).
Free Redundancy Webinar: Wednesday 20th May at 10am
In this webinar Solicitors, Alison Colley and Albert Bargery will be covering the basics of the redundancy process in a simple and easy to understand way.
You will learn the steps required for a redundancy process and the preparation required if you are thinking that cut backs or reductions may be required within your business.
As businesses start to look to the next steps after lockdown it may be necessary to make reductions and it is crucial that you follow the minimum legal process.
