Venue:
Delivered digitally via Zoom
Map (opens in new window): Date:
14/06/2024: Time:
09:30 - 12:30: Price:
£125.00 per person

To book now please select how many people will be attending:

* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Redundancy: getting it right

Understanding the legal requirements and good practice for managing redundancies

When handling redundancies, it’s important to get the basics right. This can help reduce the risk of employment tribunals and help you maintain good workplace relations and employee engagement throughout.

Our experts will detail the legal and practical aspects of managing redundancies. They will share good practice, so that you can confidently handle a redundancy situation in your workplace.

Who is this best suited to?

Delegates from all sectors of work, including:

line managers, supervisors and team leaders
HR professionals
business owners
Trade Union/employee representatives
individuals who wish to further their professional development

What will I learn from this training?

First steps – including alternatives to redundancy, voluntary redundancy and establishing a procedure
Consultation – what consultation should look like, the benefits of consultation, understanding individual consultation
Collective redundancies – statutory consultation periods, the role of representatives, protective awards
Selection process and criteria – selection pools, commonly used selection criteria, scoring, discrimination, automatic unfair dismissal
Redundancy pay, notice periods and rights, suitable alternative employment, time off to seek work

Key course information

Delivered digitally via Zoom
Half day session
Includes case studies and real employer experiences throughout the session
Delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance

Run this training for your organisation

This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.