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Redundancies should be last resort, says CIPD
Redundancies should be a "last resort" as employers cut costs, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) insists. Planning for recovery by keeping staff is a better and potentially cheaper approach, it adds, saying an average redundancy costs employers £16,375 before any savings are made. The...
News | 5 Jan 2009
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Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
...Cambridge CB1 2RE T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Editor Claire Fuller Latest | Editorial Redundancy | Downsizing | Consultancy Redundancy support from Workplace Law How can Workplace Law help? Workplace Law's team of HR and employment relations specialists have years of experience in handling redundancies and downsizing programmes and can provide cost-effective support to help you plan and implement any decision to downsize your workforce. Our expert team can help you with: n Redundancy planning n Assistance with consultations n Implementing a redundancy programme n Confidential advice n In-house tr...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
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Headache? Try new and improved law and regulation!
...ently'. Only time will tell what approach the Tribunals eventually adopt to its interpretation. Clearly it means that the employer must convene at least two meetings before determining a case on the available evidence. The Code applies to disciplinary procedures and grievances. It does not apply to redundancies and the termination of fixed-term contracts, nor to dismissals for `some other substantial reason'. The process for fairly dealing with redundancy dismissals which never sat happily under the old process will return to the practice prior to the 2002 Act. The section on grievances requires: n ...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2009
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2009: new beginnings
...t in the Tribunal arena, creating more of a whimper than a bang. Now, more than two years on, have things changed, or, more importantly, are they likely to change? The answer appears to be "yes". The CIPD's recent survey of some of its members indicated that around a quarter surveyed will implement redundancies by the end of January. It also highlighted the alternative of retiring employees, provided the statutory retirement procedures are followed to the letter. If so the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 indicate that this is the only reason for dismissal that requires to be considered. However...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Employment Tribunals: back to the future?
...nd out about the very latest changes in legislation and new regulatory proposals · Look at the wider issues that need to be considered and the implications they will have on your business · Ensure your business is compliant with recent changes. s ge an n ch io t lat an is r t eg po o l Im t Who should attend? An essential event for facilities managers, project managers, designers, architects and developers. Energy Performance of Buildings 2006: Special Report worth £99 absolutely FREE when you book before 31 August 2007. Book your places now call 0870 777 8881 or visit www.workplacelaw.net quo...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2007
