Do you need to make redundancies in your business following furlough?

Restructuring or reorganising a business is a natural response to a changing marketplace or a shift in customer demand.

Given the extraordinary times that we have recently experienced and the ongoing economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, many employers may be faced for the first time, with the prospect of having to make staff redundant.

If you find yourself in the situation, particularly where the staff have been furloughed for several months as a result of coronavirus emergency measures, you will need to be confident that you are following the correct procedures and not acting unlawfully.

We are experts in providing advice on business restructuring and redundancies so can guide you through the process at every stage.

We like to think that as well as the legal advice required to underpin the process, we can offer practical support as well as helping you to understand the risks so that you do not leave yourself and therefore the business open to allegations of unfair dismissal because of unfair selection or otherwise, which can be both costly and protracted to defend.

The furlough scheme has added an additional layer of complexity for businesses that now need to downsize but our experts are here to help.

If you would like to talk in confidence to one of our experienced solicitors or have any questions please contact us today.