Redundancies and company reorganisations are by their very nature delicate processes which can, if handled incorrectly, lead to major problems further down the line. Given the often emotive response that these can bring, it’s imperative that business leaders do everything by the book, remaining compliant with the relevant legalities from the beginning through to the end and beyond.
With our years of experience and our comprehensive knowledge of the legislation covering redundancies and reorganisations, MML Law is in the perfect position to help all commercial organisations to adopt the correct strategies. We work with businesses in all aspects of employment law, from contract disputes and equal pay disputes to cases of bullying and structured exits, so make sure you have our specialists right by your side.
Over the years, we’ve become aware of so many instances in which a company has failed to understand what redundancy means, and have paid the price in compensation claims and even in fines. The laws are very clear, a redundancy can occur if the workplace itself is closing, the employer has a surplus of workers for a particular position or if a specific role is no longer required to be performed. In short, a company can’t just make someone redundant if he or she isn’t working to the required standard.
Workers who are being made redundant have certain legal rights, and as a result employers are required to provide a fair redundancy process. This can include aspects such as a consultation period, relevant periods of notice, statutory redundancy payments and other payments if appropriate, and in some cases the right for representation. If your company isn’t following these, there’s a chance you could be held to account at a later date.
Our team can be on hand to offer advice and guidance before the process even gets under way, making sure you adhere to your legal obligations. Our wide range of services can include the likes of identifying legitimate redundancy procedures, providing all forms of documentation, specifying suitable criteria in employee selection, advising on the feasibility of voluntary and enforced redundancy schemes and supporting suitable alternative employment where necessary.
Legally, and indeed morally, redundancies and reorganisations can be something of a minefield, so it’s vital for senior managers, directors and company owners to make sure all processes are handled in the right way. Failure to do so can be upsetting for employees, including those remaining within the business, damaging to the organisation’s reputation and potentially highly expensive in financial punishments.
If your business has decided to implement redundancies or a reorganisation, you could be taking chances that are not worth taking. Top quality guidance is available right now from the employment law specialists at MML Law, so be sure to have a chat with our experienced professionals before the process gets under way. We can be contacted today on 01382 206 000, so we hope you’ll be getting in touch at the earliest opportunity. It’s so important for you to have confidence in the legalities of your upcoming actions.
