Getting redundancy pay right – and why it is important

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In this month’s blog, we look at redundancy pay and explore how it can smooth –or worsen – the redundancy process. Statutory Redundancy Payment There is a statutory minimum which must be paid as a redundancy payment if an employee has worked for you for two years or longer. The calculation of how much pay […]

Redundancy – Looking After The Survivors

Have you thought about the people left in the workplace after a redundancy programme – the “survivors”? Initially, of course, they are likely to feel a sense of relief – they still have paid employment. But the feelings which follow may cause them some sleepless nights or worse.  They may be feeling fear about when […]

Cost Cutting – Is Redundancy The Only Option?

At some point in your business you may decide you need to cut your business overheads.  There may be many reasons for this: loss of a large customer; a slowdown in sales; new competition; increased business costs – even a global pandemic!  A quick way to cut your losses may be to reduce your employment […]