Guide to managing redundancy procedures

A comprehensive guide for employers on managing redundancy procedures

When an organisation identifies a reduction in the amount of work that it requires its employees to do, whether that requires reducing staff numbers or reducing the working hours for some/all employees it is vitally important it follows a fair process before dismissing an employee.

This guide includes information about the following:

• Potential claims
• What amounts to a redundancy?
• Is there an obligation to inform and consult collectively about redundancy?
• What is the employee’s entitlement to a statutory or contractual redundancy payment?
• Are there any alternatives to redundancy?
• Pool of selections
• Selection criteria
• Consultation
• Recommended procedure
• Other issues to consider