Dismissal & Redundancy

Dismissal

Unfair dismissal claims can be expensive, disruptive and time consuming for employers.

They are best avoided if at all possible. Very often employers run into trouble when they have not followed proper procedures: claims for unfair dismissal can succeed simply on the basis of a want of procedure. We can assist your business by putting in place the necessary procedures to minimise and hopefully eradicate claims for unfair dismissal.

Where there has been misconduct by employees we can advise you on what are the appropriate steps to deal with the problem, including dismissal if that is the only solution. We are available on the end of a telephone to offer immediate guidance when problems crop up urgently or unexpectedly.

Managing redundancies

Where there is a need to make employees redundant, it is often a difficult and stressful time for all concerned. Again, however, it is important for employers to get the procedure right; otherwise the employees affected may bring claims for unfair dismissal on the basis that they have been unfairly selected for redundancy.

At the outset we can give you initial advice on how to manage the redundancies including dealing with often very contentious matters such as the initial selection of employees at risk of redundancy, the pooling of particular employees, requests for volunteers and the likely cost of the redundancies.

We have substantial experience of advising employers on redundancy and have prepared a detailed guide for employers to assist them throughout the redundancy process.