Two new guides on the redundancy selection process have been published recently on XpertHR. One guide covers how to define the redundancy pool, from which employees will be selected; the other covers the redundancy selection criteria that should be used, and how to apply those criteria fairly.
Deciding which employees to include in a redundancy pool - a guide
One of the first stages of a redundancy exercise is to decide which employees should be included in the pool from which selection for redundancy will be made. This guide by Lavina Daryanani, solicitor, Abbey Legal Services, sets out the steps employers should take to ensure that they have considered all relevant employees.
Choosing and applying redundancy selection criteria - a guide
This guide by Elizabeth Stevens, a professional support lawyer at Steeles Law (external website), gives practical guidance for employers on the next steps in the redundancy exercise - how to choose selection criteria that will be fair and appropriate in the circumstances, and how to apply them, avoiding the risk of discrimination or unfair dismissals.A recent article in Employers' Law highlighting common pitfalls encountered by employers carrying out a redundancy exercise includes links to further guidance to help employers implement their redundancy procedure fairly and lawfully.
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