Redundancy and consultation processes have made headlines this month after P&O Ferries made around 800 of its staff redundant with immediate effect via a pre-recorded video message. P&O has been ...

A local authority decided to close several schools and replace them with a new one. Teachers in the schools that were closing could apply for positions in the new school. If their applications were ...

With the uncertainty presented by Covid-19 (coronavirus), professionals and private business owners will need to rapidly adjust their practices and procedures to suit the current situation and ensure ...

Q. I need to make a number of my staff who are home-working redundant. What is the best way to perform the redundancy process remotely? A. Given the global economic situation caused by the coronavirus ...

If your business has been affected by the harsh economic times, you are probably looking at ways to reduce your outgoings. With labour costs often making up a large portion of the overall business ...

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a worker’s claim that her dismissal was unfair because it didn’t comply with the consultation process of her award. The employer, on the other hand, ...

In-house lawyers were hit by a double attack this week after they were accused of not ensuring software is compliant when businesses merge and having an alarming lack of knowledge of redundancy ...

Data from the Tribunals Service has shown that, even though the number of employment tribunals claims has decreased, single claims increased by more than 15% in 2008-2009. A number of reasons have ...