Lawson-West’s 12 Tips of Advent #5

Lawson-West’s 12 Tips of Advent #5

From December 25th 2017 until January 5th 2018, Lawson-West Solicitors present you with our 12 top tips to ensure you and your family have the best festive period possible.

Our team of Solicitors consists of dedicated specialists and lawyers who deal with Employment law, Family law, Wills and Probate, Residential Conveyancing, Commercial law and Dispute Resolution. Each team has vast experience collectively and have wide, in-depth knowledge of all possible matters and disputes. 

You can be assured Lawson-West’s Solicitors keep up to date with the latest legal developments and changes to bring you the best advice.

With offices in Leicester, Wigston and Market Harborough we are local, available and aim to be your legal partner for life.

In a potential redundancy situation you must remember:

  • That genuine redundancy is when an employer no longer requires a role/roles to be carried out, where there is a reduction in the number of staff needed to fill a role/roles or when a business is closing.
  • Redundancy is not about the performance of an individual or any other failings of that individual (although this may be relevant in the selection criteria).
  • TUPE is not redundancy. 
  • Ensure that you plan thoroughly and schedule what actions you need to take and when.
  • Remember collective consultation meetings (if applicable) and individual consultation meetings.
  • Make sure that the pool of employees and the selection criteria is fair and reasonable.
  • The selection criteria used should always discount any absences caused by disability or pregnancy.
  • Any vacancies available should be offered to those at risk of redundancy.
  • Always communicate with those employees who are staying and not effected by the redundancy.

Call our expert Employment law team on 0116 212 1000 / 01858 445 480 to book your appointment.

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