Redundancy Legal Procedures England

Summary

Employers in england can make staff redundant for cost-saving, but must follow legal procedures: valid reason, employee consultation, fair selection, and redundancy pay. To defend against changes post-tupe transfer, challenge contract changes, question garden leave, document assurances, and seek legal advice. Consult a solicitor for potential breaches of contract and legal remedies.

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Certainly! Here's more information on each of the steps for making staff redundant in England:
- Provide a Valid Reason: Employers must demonstrate a genuine need for redundancies, such as financial difficulties or organizational changes.

- Consult Employees: Employers must engage in a consultation process, discussing the reasons and process with affected employees.
- Fair Selection Process: Employers must use objective criteria for selecting employees for redundancy, avoiding any form of discrimination.
- Redundancy Pay: Eligible employees should receive redundancy pay based on their length of service.
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FACTS OF THE CASE *)How to defend this
To defend against FACTS OF THE CASE *, you might consider the following:
- Challenge Contract Changes: Argue that the changes to employment conditions post-TUPE transfer were significant and without consent, potentially constituting a breach of contract.
- Question Garden Leave: If placed on garden leave without valid reasons, this could indicate unfair treatment.
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To further defend against the changes in employment conditions post-TUPE transfer, consider:
- Documenting Assurances: Gather evidence of any assurances given about unchanged contract terms during the TUPE transfer.
- Seek Legal Advice: Consult with a solicitor to explore potential breaches of contract and possible legal remedies.
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