What is a genuine redundancy?

What is a genuine redundancy?

External and internal factors can force a business to reconsider its allocation of its resources. Quite often an operational change in a business also correlates with the termination of a large number of employees, as certain positions are no longer required within...
How does redundancy work for a small business?

How does redundancy work for a small business?

Many SME business owners will need to consider ‘restructuring’ their operations over the coming months. The roles performed by different employees will necessarily come under the microscope – and some roles will need to go. Restructuring and...

FAQs: How Does Redundancy Pay Work?

Learn the answers to the most frequently asked questions that we receive about redundancy and redundancy pay. What is a genuine redundancy? A redundancy takes place where an employee’s role is eliminated. The key to a genuine redundancy is the disappearance of a job...

Is Genuine Redundancy A Redundant Concept?

When employers engage with a genuine redundancy, it is important for them to note their obligations. Redundancies are often a sensitive but necessary option for employers to take if the role being filled is no longer required. In an unfair dismissal context, section...
Do you need to make an employee redundant?

Do you need to make an employee redundant?

In today’s changing economic and technological environment the process of making an employee redundant is very common. Did you know that as an employer, you have strict statutory duties and responsibilities to follow in respect of that redundancy? If those...