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5 Principles to Follow for Getting Redundancies Right

With Covid related redundancies likely to be at a decade high, ACAS, CBI and TUC issued a joint statement hoping to encourage appropriate redundancy consultations and reduce unfair dismissal claims.

Issued on 24 September. https://www.acas.org.uk/joint-statement-acas-cbi-tuc

The guiding principles are as follows:

1. Do it openly

There are rules for collective redundancies (those involving 20 or more staff), but whatever the scale, the sooner people understand the situation, the better for everyone.

2. Do it thoroughly

To understand what's happening, people need information and guidance. Have you trained your staff representatives in how it all works?

3. Do it genuinely

Consultation means hearing people's views before you make a decision; so be open to alternatives from individuals and/or unions; and always feed back.

4. Do it fairly

All aspects of your redundancy procedure should be conducted fairly and without any form of discrimination.

5. Do it with dignity

Losing your job has a human as a well as a business cost. The way you let people go says a lot about your organisation's values. Think about how you will handle the conversation – whether its face-to-face or remote. And remember, you may want to rehire the same person in the future.

Posted on 10/07/2020 by Ortolan

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