Considering staff redundancies?

Even with the continuing support provided by the government furlough scheme – the current scheme will end 31st March 2021 – many business owners may be faced with making staff redundant. If you need to consider laying-off staff, we have listed below some of the steps you may need to take.

To stay on the right side of employment regulations, it is necessary to follow strict guidelines to avoid future challenges and disputes with affected employees.

The steps you may need to follow:

1. How many staff do you need to make redundant?
2. Have you considered alternatives, i.e., reorganisations?
3. If making 20 or more staff redundant, you will need a formal consultation process.
4. You will need to create a selection pool and selection criteria.
5. Write to affected staff with the above details.
6. You could consider calling for voluntary redundancies and set out terms of an enhanced offer.
7. Hold consultations with staff.
8. Score individuals based on selection criteria and send to staff for their comments.
9. Hold second consultations with staff who fall below minimum selection scores.
10. Finalise your selection, communicate with affected staff, and deal with remaining formalities.

We can help

If you need help with the initial number crunching, with an objective review of your current circumstances, or finding possible alternatives to avoid redundancies, please contact us at  contactus@accountinggem.co.uk, or call on 01473 744 700, and we will be more than happy to help you. 

Disclaimer: This blog is not to be taken as literal advice. This information is purely a guide. We would always recommend that you seek professional help from an HR specialist when making staff redundant.