Redundancies: A Fair and Lawful Approach for Employers

Handle tough decisions with confidence, compassion, and compliance

Course Overview

Making redundancies is one of the hardest responsibilities for any employer — but it can be done fairly, legally, and with respect. This course gives business owners and managers a step-by-step guide to handling redundancy processes lawfully, from identifying a genuine business reason through to consultation, selection, and making payments.

Packed with practical examples, especially tailored to the motor trade, this session helps you avoid common pitfalls, protect your business from claims, and treat staff with dignity throughout.

Course Objectives

• Understand when and why redundancy is legally valid
• Follow a fair consultation and selection process
• Know what payments and notices employees are entitled to
• Offer suitable alternatives and avoid discriminatory pitfalls
• Communicate difficult decisions with empathy and professionalism

What's Included?

• Pre- and post-course knowledge checks to measure progress
• Expert-led session with practical, real-world examples
• Facilitated group discussion to troubleshoot real-life absence challenges