The laws about dismissing employees on grounds of redundancy are complex. Beginning with the options to consider before deciding on making redundancies, it takes you through each step of a lawful redundancy exercise and gives you guidance on the difficulties which may arise.
As an employer, it is essential that you prepare carefully when implementing redundancies. This involves identifying all the legal requirements that you have to satisfy, and establishing a timetable for implementation.
This guide gives concise, workable advice for employers on handling redundancies. It focuses on how the law operates in practice and provides in the Appendices a checklist, forms and model letters. The Appendices also contain a list of key decisions of the courts relevant to handling redundancies.
This guide is essential reading for all HR professionals and senior management.