Synopsis
Every year, thousands of UK employers get redundancy wrong – and pay the price. Unfair dismissal claims. Protective awards of up to 180 days’ gross pay per employee. Discrimination findings. Reputational damage that lingers long after the tribunal hearing.
It does not have to be this way.
Redundancy is the practical, comprehensive guide that HR professionals and employment lawyers need in order to navigate the full redundancy process with confidence – whether dealing with a single at-risk employee or managing a collective consultation affecting hundreds.
Written by a practising barrister who teaches employment law to HR professionals and solicitors, and an experienced professional support lawyer, this book cuts through the complexity of UK redundancy law and translates it into clear, actionable guidance. Every chapter is grounded in current statute and case law, with practical tips, risk warnings and real-world examples drawn from tribunal decisions.
Who this book is for
This book is written for anyone responsible for planning or advising on redundancies in the UK workplace:
HR professionals managing redundancy processes at any scale
Employment lawyers advising employer clients
In-house legal teams supporting business restructures
Senior managers and directors involved in workforce planning decisions
What’s inside
Across eight chapters and two practical appendices, this book covers the entire redundancy process from start to finish:
The legal definition of redundancy – the three statutory categories, and how tribunals really apply them
Alternatives to redundancy – workforce planning measures, voluntary redundancy, lay-offs and short-time working
Pooling and selection – getting the pool right, designing fair selection criteria and managing bumping scenarios
Individual consultation – what a fair process looks like in practice, from the first meeting through to the dismissal letter
Alternative employment and trial periods – the statutory and common law frameworks, and the duty to search for suitable roles
Special protections – the enhanced rights of pregnant employees and those on family leave, and how to manage them without falling foul of automatic unfair dismissal
Payments and entitlements – statutory and enhanced redundancy pay, notice, holiday pay, settlement agreements and tax treatment
Legal claims – the full range of claims that can arise, including unfair dismissal, breach of contract and discrimination, with practical checklists for responding
TUPE and insolvency – how redundancy interacts with business transfers, pre-transfer dismissals and corporate insolvency
Collective consultation – when it is triggered, how to elect representatives, what information must be disclosed, and how to avoid protective award claims of up to 180 days’ gross pay per employee
Key features
Fully up to date with the Employment Rights Act 2025 and all relevant case law
Includes practical checklists for early planning and collective consultation
Explains complex legal concepts clearly, without unnecessary jargon
Takes a risk-focused approach, highlighting the financial and legal consequences of common mistakes
Covers individual and collective redundancy in a single, integrated text
Whether you are handling your first redundancy or your fiftieth, this book will help you get it right – lawfully, fairly and with confidence.
Available in paperback and Kindle editions.
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Redundancy (HR Inner Circle Employment Law Library)
Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
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