Legal Advice for Employees Dealing with Redundancy

Broadly speaking, redundancy is used to describe a situation in which an employer decides to reduce the number of its employees, either within the business as a whole, or within a particular site, business unit, function or job role.

An employer may decide to make redundancies for a variety of reasons, including:

• economic pressures;
• changes in the market;
• increasing efficiency;
• technical advances; and
• relocation of business.

Provided there is a genuine business reason for the redundancy, employers are not generally required to justify their decision, although it is important to ensure that a fair procedure is followed so as to minimise the risk of litigation.

Our solicitors are able to provide guidance on how to manage a redundancy situation, including consideration as to whether there any alternatives available as well as understanding the legal and commercial implications of such actions.

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