Managing Redundancies (Reductions in Force) in the United Kingdom

Although most employers will have already taken steps to reduce costs, the prospect of needing to make redundancies to help manage the long-term economic impacts of COVID-19 remains a reality for many. In this webinar, the speakers will answer common questions and provide practical tips to help employers in the United Kingdom navigate the challenging issues faced when implementing a redundancy programme, including:

• What is a genuine redundancy situation?
• When is the obligation to consult triggered and which employees fall within the scope of individual and collective consultation obligations?
• How to design a fair selection process
• What is “suitable alternative employment” and why does it matter?
• How to navigate the redundancy timeline