What is redundancy?

• The statutory definition
• Can changing terms be redundancy?
• Can a re-location be a redundancy?
• What is a reorganisation and how does this differ from a redundancy?

Redundancy consultation and how to do it

• What is consultation?
• Individual consultation
• Collective consultation
• Practical tips on how to run a consultation
• How to elect reps
• How to consult with reps
• How to run consultation meetings

Selection for redundancy

• Voluntary redundancies
• Who is “pooled”?
• Determining objective and fair selection criteria
• Applying criteria fairly

Pregnancy/Maternity Protection

• Pregnancy and sex discrimination
• How to treat women on maternity leave
• The Protected Period
• Examine criteria
• The right to be offered alternative work

Alternative work

• Suitable alternative vacancies
• Trial periods

Alternatives to redundancy

• Changing terms and conditions
• Unilateral changes
• Flexibility in employment contracts
• Offering other options – e.g. part time working, role changes

Redundancy payments

• Statutory entitlements
• Enhanced redundancy packages
• Consistency and discrimination
• Compromise agreements