Employers know they have to consult with employees before making redundancies, but what should they discuss in an individual redundancy consultation meeting? The most popular FAQ on XpertHR in June 2016 addresses what should be covered in the meeting.
Other questions on redundancy consultation were also popular last month, including when to consider bumped redundancies and the timing of the consultation process.
The top 10 HR questions on XpertHR in June were:
1. What should the employer and employee discuss at an individual redundancy consultation meeting?
4. When does overtime have to be included in holiday pay?
6. What is a bumped redundancy?
7. How is redundancy pay calculated under the Employment Rights Act 1996?
9. Is an employer required to consult with employees prior to giving notice of redundancies?
10. When should the employer begin collective redundancy consultation with employees?